NY POST - Enraged COVID victims' families call for charges against ex-Gov. Cuomo after claims he edited nursing home report

Families demand perjury charges against ex-Governor Cuomo, citing mishandling and misleading statements during the COVID-19 crisis that impacted nursing homes severely. Read more on the NY Post.

Learning the Truth about COVID In N.Y.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions linger about New York's handling of the crisis. An opinion piece in the NY Daily News argues fervently for the establishment of an independent commission to scrutinize the state's decisions and actions during the pandemic. The authors, both elected officials, call for a non-partisan approach to uncover the truth, emphasizing the necessity of transparency and responsibility to prevent future public health disasters. They propose empowering the commission with subpoena power to ensure a comprehensive and fact-based assessment, stressing that only through understanding past errors can we adequately prepare for future challenges.

N.Y. Dems must face COVID nursing home deaths

Peter Arbeeny's Plea for a Thorough Investigation

In a poignant opinion piece, Peter Arbeeny, a Cobble Hill resident who lost his father to COVID-19, criticizes the New York Democratic Party for failing to adequately investigate the state's handling of the nursing home crisis during the pandemic. Highlighting the tragic death of his father and thousands of other vulnerable seniors due to the Cuomo administration’s "must-admit" policy, Arbeeny questions the delayed and inadequate response of the Democratic Party in probing the mismanagement and alleged cover-ups. He contrasts this with the proactive stance of the House GOP in seeking accountability. Arbeeny urges the Democratic Party to support a thorough investigation with subpoena power, highlighting the need for justice for the affected families and a transparent assessment of the crisis to prevent future failures.

Urgent Call for an Independent Review of New York’s COVID Response

Bill Hammond voices a compelling argument for a critical assessment of New York's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocating for a bill to create an expert commission, he underscores the necessity of learning from past oversights to bolster the state's preparedness for future health crises. This proposal, driven by lawmakers deeply affected by the pandemic's early surge, aims to bring about systemic reforms through detailed analysis and actionable recommendations. Hammond's call to action reflects a broader desire for accountability and resilience in New York's public health policy.

Howard Zucker to testify on COVID-19 Nursing Home Policy

Learn about Howard Zucker's upcoming congressional testimony on New York's COVID-19 nursing home policy. Discover insights into the March 2020 mandate, its impact on elderly residents, and the scrutiny from GOP Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and advocates like Janice Dean.

Why Did Biden Hire N.Y.’s COVID Doc?

Brothers Peter and Daniel Arbeeny, in an op-ed for the New York Daily News, express dismay over President Biden's appointment of Howard Zucker to a significant CDC position, citing Zucker's controversial role during the Cuomo administration's pandemic response. They highlight the problematic directive forcing nursing homes to admit COVID-positive patients, leading to a spike in deaths. The brothers, who lost their father, Norman Arbeeny, to COVID-19 in a nursing home, call for an investigation into Zucker's actions and stress the importance of trust, transparency, and accountability.

*NO RESPONSE* The Quest for Truth: Peter Arbeeny's Plea to DA Alvin Bragg on the NYC Nursing Home Crisis

Peter Arbeeny pens a poignant appeal to Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, on July 18, 2023 and March 27, 2022 but has received no response. Highlighting the ongoing anguish of ‘COVID Orphans’, he underscores the urgency for clarity on the 2020 nursing home directive. Arbeeny’s pursuit of transparency seeks answers, justice, and peace for affected families.

New York's Unresolved Nursing Home Crisis: An Open Letter to Governor Hochul

Peter Arbeeny reaches out to Governor Kathy Hochul, highlighting the lingering pain surrounding COVID-19 deaths in New York nursing homes. Amid various reports and inquiries, Peter's plea is clear: "When will our loved ones' deaths truly count?" Beyond statistics and politics, he seeks a genuine dialogue with the Governor, aiming for transparency and closure for countless grieving families.

Feds hired NY health czar who defended deadly nursing-home order

Excerpt from the NY Post. Three years ago, the Cuomo-Hochul administration faced scrutiny over their nursing-home policy, a policy which had grave consequences, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The March 25, 2020, nursing-home order became controversial after it led to thousands of deaths of nursing home residents. Central to the controversy was the state Health Commissioner, Howard Zucker, who actively defended this policy and was criticized for obscuring the actual number of deaths tied to nursing homes. Despite his questionable handling of this crisis, Zucker was promoted to a senior position in the Biden Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The article highlights that, even after three years, New Yorkers are still seeking justice and accountability. The piece suggests a need for a thorough investigation into Zucker’s and the administration’s actions during this tumultuous period, with many believing that Howard Zucker should face more severe consequences for his role in the tragedy.

Empire Center: Emails Confirm That Cuomo’s Staff Launched Its ‘Book’ Project in March 2020

Newly disclosed email records confirm that Governor Andrew Cuomo's staff initiated a book project on his pandemic response in March 2020, while New York was still experiencing the first wave of COVID-19. The emails reveal that state-employed writers began researching, outlining, and drafting the book before the initial surge had subsided. One email exchange discussed structuring the book in chapters or sections based on crises and actions taken. Despite the governor's spokesperson denying any connection between the emails and the book project, the evidence suggests otherwise.

Dear Judge DeArcy Hall:

American Courts have recognized that the right to be free from cruel, unhuman or degrading treatment is a universally accepted customary human rights norm. Abebe–Jira v. Negewo, 72 F.3d 844 (11th Cir.1996), cert. denied, 519 U.S. 830, 117 S.Ct. 96, 136 L.Ed.2d 51 (1996); Najarro de Sanchez v. Banco Central de Nicaragua, 770 F.2d 1385 (5th Cir.1985); Jama v. U.S. I.N.S., 22 F. Supp. 2d 353 (D.N.J. 1998). Xuncax v. Gramajo, 886 F.Supp. 162 (D.Mass.1995); Paul v. Avril, 901 F.Supp. 330 (S.D.Fla.1994). There are few things more cruel, more unhuman, more degrading than helpless, vulnerable elderly people being abandoned to suffer miserable torturous but wholly avoidable COVID deaths that were substantially caused by Defendants’ deliberate indifference and conscience shocking unconstitutional misconduct. Am. Compl. ¶¶ 1-108.

Dear Mr. Olson,

My father, Norman Arbeeny, passed away from COVID-19 because of the New York State nursing home COVID crisis. His death is still not counted by the State as a nursing home fatality, or even a COVID death. He is not alone.

Three Years Later, Still No Answers

Covid Orphans of Cuomo’s New York State Nursing Home COVID Crisis demand an investigation with subpoena power into the deaths of our loved ones