Politics & Government
NY Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Bronx Democrat said he's experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to work through the state's budget process.
NEW YORK CITY — Carl Heastie, one of New York City's most prominent politicians, tested positive for COVID-19.
Heastie, a Bronx Democrat and Assembly Speaker, revealed the diagnosis Tuesday in a release and tweets.
He said took a coronavirus test after "feeling under the weather."
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"I am currently experiencing only extremely mild symptoms," he tweeted.
After feeling under the weather, I was tested for COVID-19 and received a positive result this morning. I am currently experiencing only extremely mild symptoms. I am in frequent contact with my physician and look forward to a full recovery.
— Carl E. Heastie (@CarlHeastie) March 23, 2021
Heastie's diagnosis comes amid the Legislature's scramble to finalize a budget before an April 1 deadline — a process already complicated by the swirl of scandals around Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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For his part, Heastie said he'd still in Albany through his recovery and continue to work on the budget.
He said he recently received the first of two coronavirus vaccine shots.
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