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Stefanik Challenges Hochul on Controversial DNR Directive

12/19/2025

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) presses New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for details about a pandemic-era Do not resuscitate directive that lasted three days before revocation.
Stefanik claims the directive instructed EMS workers not to revive patients without a pulse, compromising care and leading to unnecessary deaths.
Stefanik argues Hochul, then lieutenant governor, was involved in the decision-making.
Hochul's spokesperson says only the governor oversees state agencies, denying involvement.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) presses New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for details about a pandemic-era Do not resuscitate directive that lasted three days before revocation.
Stefanik claims the directive instructed EMS workers not to revive patients without a pulse, compromising care and leading to unnecessary deaths.
Stefanik argues Hochul, then lieutenant governor, was involved in the decision-making.
Hochul's spokesperson says only the governor oversees state agencies, denying involvement.