So why is Gov. Cuomo so concerned about roadways being converted to open-air restaurants and bars?
Our cartoonist Bill Roundy had his own theory...
All of Bill Roundy's cartoons are archived here.
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A Round and a Roundy: The Real Reason Cuomo Hates Crowd-Filled Streets?
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Cartoon: Bill Roundy
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