New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a news conference on September 08, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Advisers to Cuomo tried to conceal COVID-19 nursing home deaths as early as last year, reports say. They successfully pressured state health officials to undercount deaths in a July report. Cuomo has been criticized recently for his pandemic response and allegations of sexual assault. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. New York Gov.