Simply put, Cuomo did not have NYS prepared for a pandemic. When he had the opportunity and a budget surplus 5 years ago he turned down the opportunity to purchase up to 16000 ventilators at a cheap price. He instead had a panel come up with a protocol for rationing the ones they had during a crisis. In other words he set up rules as to who was going to die. He also lagged well behind in taking this virus seriously. It was mid March before they took any steps to even suggest not having large crowds. He's getting along now with Trump because Trump not only bailed him out but has refrained from criticizing his initial efforts. Cuomo now seems to be taking things seriously and acting like a governor should. If only he could get rid of that whiny accent and voice.