“The governor’s implication that the Legislature is shirking its responsibility to complete the final state budget is insulting. We’ve been here 11 straight days working diligently with many of us away from our family and loved ones. I guess when you have a taxpayer-funded helicopter, security detail and private mansion it’s easy to travel across the state whenever you please.

“Gov. Cuomo showed his true colors last night when he talked about expanded powers which would threaten proper funding of our schools, hospitals and public safety system. New Yorkers cannot and should not have to wait until after Easter to know the specifics of how their money is being spent, but Gov. Cuomo continues to perpetuate New York’s version of Barnum & Bailey’s.”

Assemblyman Ra represents the 19th Assembly District. For more information, visit Assemblyman Ra’s website.