Cuomo refuses to apologize for ‘disastrous’ COVID nursing home policy when faced with grieving son at debate

Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s much-criticized record on nursing homes in the coronavirus pandemic became a flashpoint during Thursday’s mayoral debate – and he still refused to apologize.

The still-controversial issue arose after Cuomo admitted Thursday that he not only saw a controversial report on nursing home COVID-19 deaths while he was governor, but may have had a hand in doctoring the document.

City Comptroller Lander pounced on the issue by inviting Peter Arbeeny, whose father died from COVID-19 shortly after a rehab stint at a local nursing home, as a guest.

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