Cuomo lashes out at protests as NY sees 299 more deaths: 'I'm not going to put dollar signs over human lives'

NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisted Saturday that he won’t tolerate rallies that put public health at risk as the coronavirus crisis claimed another 299 people overnight. Asked about a Long Island rally that attracted scores of protesters, Cuomo said everyone has the right to express their opinion — but not by violating rules that protect society as a whole. “You want to jeopardize your health, God bless you,” Cuomo said. “You have no right to jeopardize my health … and my children’s health and your children’s health.” The governor said he is as concerned as anyone about the economic devastatio...

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