Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is criticizing Gov. Cuomo for vetoing legislation for the fifth year in a row, that would have expanded retirement and disability benefits to the state’s court officers. The governor cited fiscal concerns that were not accounted for in the state’s financial plan as reason for last week’s veto.

            “It’s disappointing to see Gov. Cuomo veto legislation, passed almost unanimously by the Assembly, that would bring court officers’ benefits on par with many other unions,” Brabenec continued. “This is about priorities and for the governor to cry fiscal concerns when we have one of the largest state budgets in the country is just mind-blowing.