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On the recordMarch 29, 2020
We're working very closely with Andrew Cuomo. As he said, New York needs relief. I would broaden that. I would say the New York metropolitan area needs relief because we, in southern Connecticut, are part of that pandemic that's coming out of New York City.
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Ned Lamont
Democratic · Connecticut

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Governor Lamont emphasizes the interconnectedness of the New York metropolitan area in addressing the pandemic.

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