Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement praising Governor Cuomo, who yesterday vetoed legislation aimed at preventing the growth of the Kiryas Joel community in Orange County:

�Governor Cuomo was absolutely correct to veto this unconstitutional legislation. The bills, which were shamefully rushed through the Senate and Assembly, were clearly aimed at preventing the annexation of a community that has supported development in the region, encouraging the growth of nearby communities. Those communities, sadly, are now opposing Kiryas Joel�s expansion.

As the Governor wrote in his veto, the bills were in violation of the New York State Constitution, which affords all New Yorkers the same protections and rights under the law. I thank Governor Cuomo for his leadership and his refusal to sign two unconstitutional bills into law.�

(YWN Desk – NYC)