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New York health chief, defender of Cuomo policies, resigning

New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, who was a leading defender of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has submitted his resignation, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.

Associated Press

Sep 23, 2021, 11:11 AM

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