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Do You Think They Should Officially Rename Bridge As Tappan Zee Bridge?
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New York State Assemblyman Mike Lawler has introduced legislation in Albany to change the name of the bridge that connects Westchester and Rockland counties as the governor deals with multiple scandals surrounding his administration, one involving the reporting of COVID-19 nursing home deaths and the other involving seven accusations of either sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
The old Tappan Zee Bridge's official name was the Governor Malcolm Wilson Bridge, which was seldom used by members of the public, similar to the new Tappan Zee Bridge, which few refer to as the Cuomo Bridge, even though it is its official name.
Lawler cited the recent allegations made against the governor, noting that “we cannot wait until another legislative session to change the name back — it must be done now.
"We must restore the bridge's original, historical name.
“Especially now, in light of the allegations of sexual harassment and appalling conduct of the governor who bears the same last name, it's clear that we must restore the bridge's original, historical name.”
A state bill to change the official name back to the Tappan Zee failed to pass in 2018.
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