New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker Resigns

September 23, 2021 By News Staff New York State, Video 0

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NEW YORK – New York State’s Health Commissioner has resigned.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the news during a COVID-19 briefing on Thursday morning.











Dr. Howard Zucker has been under fire for his close ties with former Governor Andrew Cuomo and the handling of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.

“I made it very clear on my first day in office that I planned to build a new team, but I thank Dr. Zucker for his willingness to stay on,” said Hochul.

Zucker was first appointed to the position by Cuomo.









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