Cuomo Softens Threat to Fine New York Hospitals for Vaccine Woes

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo partially walked back his threat to fine hospitals up to $100,000 for not administering the Covid-19 vaccine fast enough amid uncertainty as to the state’s legal authority to impose fines.

“This is not about money. This is about saving lives. We’re not really interested in collecting fines,” Cuomo told reporters Tuesday. “We’re really interested in, for those hospitals who now have the allocation and are slow, move the allocation, move it quickly. We’re serious, and if you don’t want to be fined, just don’t participate in the program.”

Cuomo’s threat, announced Monday, responded to ...