Over this past weekend, protesters took to the streets in several parts of New York State, demanding the end of lockdown measures and stay-at-home orders.
Speaking about the demonstrations on Saturday, Governor Andrew Cuomo first said he understood "people's frustration with the economy not being open," before ripping into them with some harsher words.
"I'm not going to put dollar signs over human lives. I'm not going to do that. Not for my family and not for yours," Cuomo admitted.
Then turning towards the "reckless" and "irresponsible" ones not wearing masks and engaging in social distancing, Cuomo added, "You don't have a right to jeopardize my health. You want to jeopardize your health, God bless you. You have no right to jeopardize my health."
Photo: COMMACK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Protesters hold signs during the Re-Open America rally on May 01, 2020 in Commack, New York. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has stated that he will consider easing shut-down requirements in regions of the state beginning May 15th. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)