New York lawmakers preparing to work and vote remotely amid coronavirus concerns

ALBANY — New York lawmakers are set to apply social distancing to the legislative process.

Democrats, who control both the state Senate and Assembly, are taking steps to allow remote voting on budget bills amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers)...

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