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Astorino likely to veto abortion protest bill

Originally published: May 10, 2012 4:24 PM
Updated: May 10, 2012 4:43 PM
By CHRISTIAN WADE  christian.wade@cablevision.com

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino discusses the development

Photo credit: Rory Glaeseman | Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino discusses the development of part of the Grasslands Reservation — which the county owns — in Valhalla during a White Plains press conference. (March 1, 2012)

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino will "likely" veto a recently passed bill that seeks to prohibit anti-abortion protesters from blocking or harassing patients and workers at health clinics.

"There's no need for this. There are federal and state laws already on the books," the Republican said Thursday while pre-taping an interview for "News 12 Newsmakers," which airs this weekend....

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