Governor Cuomo today continued his "People First Campaign" at Hofstra University, where he outlined his legislative priorities and told Long Islanders that their voices must be heard in order to get Albany to act on these key reforms.
Governor Cuomo today urged House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to block a proposal to slash federal homeland security funding given to the states by 50 percent. In his letter, Governor Cuomo said the dramatic cut would hamper New York's efforts to prevent terrorist attacks and protect New Yorkers.
Governor Cuomo today sent the following letter to the Chancellor of the Board of Regents Merryl Tisch regarding changes needed to improve and accelerate performance evaluations for teachers.
Governor Cuomo today announced the launch of the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission's Web site to invite the public's participation in the process of modernizing and right-sizing state government, improving performance, increasing accountability and saving taxpayers' money.
Governor Cuomo today announced that the State Senate unanimously confirmed Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito as Commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services (OGS).
Today, newly elected Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered his first State of the State Address.
Governor-Elect Andrew Cuomo today announced that Lieutenant Governor-Elect Bob Duffy will serve as Chair of the Cuomo-Duffy Transition. In addition, Cuomo announced transition co-chairs, the formation of the Council of Economic and Fiscal Advisors and his first transition committee for Economic Development and Labor.
Andrew Cuomo thanks New Yorkers in a video message, "Cleaning Up Albany Together." Watch above.
New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly to elect Andrew Cuomo as the next Governor of New York State on Tuesday, November 2nd. Check out newspaper front pages from around the state.
Dear Friend,
Today, New Yorkers issued a powerful statement: It’s time to make our state great again.
Your time, energy and incredible support are what got us here. And thanks to you, our effort to create a New NY can now get underway.
The people of New York are looking for solutions that will create jobs, clean up Albany and fix our economic crisis. But, the only way we can make it happen is if you stay involved and stay active.
I made a pledge at the start of this campaign that I would always work for you. Now, as we begin to move NY forward, let’s keep working together to create a better future for our state.
Thanks again for your support. Let's get started building a New NY.
Andrew Cuomo
P.S. -- I couldn’t have done this without you, your friends, and your family. Please forward them this email along with my sincere thanks for all you’ve done to get New York back on track.
Andrew Cuomo cast his vote this morning in Mt. Kisco. Join Andrew and make your voice heard in this important election. If you haven't voted yet, click here to find your polling location.
See photos from GOTV rallies in Buffalo, Albany and Queens.
Check out photos from Sunday's GOTV events in White Plains, the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.
The NY Daily News editorial board endorsed Andrew Cuomo for Governor in August, but writes that since then he has advanced "an agenda that would bring a radically new direction and standards to Albany. Its foundation is realism." Read the full article.
"[I]n the realm of pragmatic politics, our choice is clear," writes the Syracuse Post-Standard editorial board. "Andrew Cuomo has set a challenging course for himself and has earned the chance to pursue it. Read the full endorsement.
“It has been an honor and privilege to have once again traveled throughout the state I love so much,” Cuomo said, wrapping his "Drive for a New NY" campaign tour in Saratoga today. View photos.
"The protection and improvement of our environment is more than an investment in the quality of life for New Yorkers, it can also benefit our economy for years to come," Cuomo said today announcing A Cleaner, Greener NY – a comprehensive agenda to address the long term environmental needs of New York State.
Andrew Cuomo today unveiled Farm NY: Growth Through Innovation – a comprehensive agenda to nurture New York’s agriculture resources. Read more.
Yesterday, Andrew visited Oswego, Onandaga and Wayne counties wrapping up visits to 61 out of 62 New York counties. See photos.
“Andrew Cuomo is focused, determined and capable and we need his leadership in Albany,” said NYC Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) President Patrick J. Lynch. Read the full endorsements.
"You're never going to divide us and you're never going to separate us and we celebrate our diversity," Cuomo told the cheering crowd gathered in Brooklyn. Check out photos from the event.
"I believe Andrew Cuomo has the potential to solve this 30-year debate" over the role of government in people's lives, Bill Clinton told the crowd of hundreds in Brooklyn yesterday. WATCH VIDEO OF THE SPEECH. He added, "Let's send him to Albany with a massive majority." Read highlights.
Check out video of yesterday's rally, where former president Bill Clinton endorsed his friend and former Secretary at HUD Andrew Cuomo for governor: "When you got a guy who gives you hundreds of millions back, that's a pretty good deal for all the people of New York." Read highlights.
"The bridge building Andrew can achieve is why I believe Andrew Cuomo as Governor can return New York to the Excelsior State," said Former New York State Governor Hugh Carey, endorsing Cuomo for governor today. Read the full endorsement.
Andrew Cuomo wrapped up the third leg of his 'Drive for a New NY' tour today with visits to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albion and Batavia. Read more and see photos.
Andrew Cuomo today led a discussion with community leaders in Buffalo to review his Urban Agenda, centered around Cuomo’s proposal to revitalize cities like Buffalo through strong community and economic development programs. Cuomo was joined by Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, and representatives from Buffalo-area community organizations.
"The nonpartisan framework Mr. Cuomo has laid out to reverse New York's declining fortunes is impressive," writes the Crain's New York Business editorial board. Read the full endorsement here.
The Cuomo campaign releases two new ads exposing Carl Paladino as an Albany insider and revelations that his top aides are tainted with ethical lapses, alleged criminal activity. Watch "Paladino Team" above and click through to watch "Dirty."
New York State gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Andrew Cuomo greets Yonkers residents Cheryl Brannan and her daughter Sayidana, 13, outside Kingdom Baptist Church in Yonkers, N. Y. , Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010.
The Buffalo News editorial board endorsed Andrew Cuomo for Governor in Sunday's paper. Read the full endorsement.
"Cuomo and Duffy represent the best hope that New Yorkers have for fixing Albany anytime soon," writes the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle's editorial board in Sunday's paper.
Joined by Democrats, Republicans and Independents, Cuomo continued his 62 county tour of New York working to Get Out The Vote in the last 10 days before the election. See photos.
"New York state is in deep financial trouble and its government is so dysfunctional that even efforts to improve it have only served to make matters worse," writes The Post-Star editorial board, endorsing Cuomo for governor -- "a leader who has good ideas, experience in state government and the political clout to rein in spending and reduce taxes."
The New York Times endorses Andrew Cuomo for New York State Governor, noting his "strong record" as Attorney General and his "serious ethics and redistricting proposals." Read the full endorsement.
Newsday endorses Andrew Cuomo for Governor, who "understands politics" and "knows Albany" to accomplish New York state's much-needed reform. Read the full endorsement.
Andrew Cuomo's "Drive for a New NY" tour made six stops in upstate New York on Friday. See photo highlights.
Continuing his "Drive" tour to visit all 62 counties in New York, Andrew Cuomo made a stop in Binghampton Friday afternoon, rallying voters in Broome County.
Andrew Cuomo made a stop in Madison County on his "Drive" tour, endorsing local reformers and warning voters not to get complacent. Read the full article in the Syracuse Post-Standard.
Andrew Cuomo was joined by Assemblywoman Roann Destito, Utica Councilman Jerome McKinsey and Congressman Mike Arcuri and 200 supporters at the UFCW Union Hall in Oriskany today. Watch VIDEO from the event.
The "Drive" RV hit the road again Friday, making a stop in Herkimer County and addressing supporters next to the Erie Canal. Little Falls Mayor Robert Peters touted his support for Andrew and his plan for a New NY at the event. Watch video.
"I'm proud to be a partner with Andrew on his plan to bring changes that will have a positive impact on the lives of every New Yorker and will help underserved communities," said Brooklyn Rep. Nydia Velazquez outside City Hall on Thursday. Read the full article.
Andrew Cuomo today announced his Urban Agenda, a comprehensive initiative to revitalize cities across New York and "address the chronic problems of underserved communities." Learn more about the Urban Agenda.
"[W]ithout strong and vibrant urban communities, we won’t achieve our goal of providing opportunities for all New Yorkers," Andrew Cuomo writes, introducing the main principles of his Urban Agenda. "My [Urban] agenda recognizes our need to address chronic problems of underserved communities." Read the full op-ed.
"[Andrew Cuomo] has become the clear and obvious choice to lead New York through its ongoing fiscal crisis and toward a better, cleaner and more transparent political culture," writes the New York Observer editorial board in the paper's endorsement of Andrew Cuomo. Read the full editorial.
“As Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo has been a great champion for the LGBT community," Ross D. Levi, Executive Director of the Empire State Pride Agenda, said in a statement announcing their endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for Governor.
From having a clear command of the issues to a more gubernatorial presence on stage, Cuomo "presented himself as the candidate most qualified to follow through on his promises." Newspapers declare Cuomo the winner of last night's debate.
"We have to have zero tolerance for any waste, fraud, abuse of public integrity or public corruption violation. Period." Watch the clip above.
“As we have seen tonight, New Yorkers have a clear choice on Election Day. There are serious challenges facing our State and New York needs a governor with real experience and a proven ability to bring people together and get things done. Andrew Cuomo is the only candidate with a real plan to make government work for the people of New York – and the ability to make it happen.” -- Campaign Spokesperson Josh Vlasto. Get the facts.
Check out the live tweets from the debate.
