The chairman of the Republican Party for the state of New York has plenty to say about issues facing the Rochester community.

Nick Langworthy came to town and did not mince words as he took aim at the governor and his party.

What You Need To Know

  • Chairman of the New York state Republican Party Nick Langworthy voiced opposition for Governor Cuomo and the Democratic party in Downtown Rochester

  • Langworthy addressed the recent string of shootings and other violent crimes in the city

  • He also commented on the Shut It Down protest in Rochester on Sunday, and school and business reopenings

  • Langworthy is calling on the legislature to rein in some of the governor’s executive powers

“They’re doing nothing to reign in the out of control Prince Andrew Cuomo," Langworthy said.

The Republican chairman spoke out in Downtown Rochester, flanked by local 2020 political candidates.

“They’ve stepped forward because they couldn’t sit back and watch while the extreme left pushes an agenda that is so dangerously wrong for New Yorkers,” said Langworthy.

Langworthy referred to a recent string of shootings and other violent crimes.

“The surge in crime is a direct result of policies that have neutered law enforcement," he said. "Our men and women in uniform are now the ones wearing handcuffs and the criminals walk free. They’re under siege and they’ve been totally controlled by the Democrats that control our state and it’s the result of the elimination of cash bail.”

The chairman addressed last weekend's Black Lives Matter Shut It Down protest, that led to the closure of Interstate 490 for a short time on Sunday.

"Everyone has the right to assemble peacefully and get their voice heard. It’s our beautiful First Amendment right," he said. "But to go out of your way and try to harm others to get your point across I think is very dangerous."

In regards to reopening, Langworthy wants schools and businesses to safely reopen. He commends area bars for doing what they can to keep the doors open.

“These entrepreneurs that are coming up with Cuomo chips or dollar menus or whatever, just to stay open, God bless them. God bless those people," said Langworthy.

Langworthy is calling on the legislature to rein in some of the governor’s executive powers.