Andrew Cuomo made a stop in Madison County on his "Drive" tour, endorsing local reformers and warning voters not to get complacent.
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Cuomo told the crowd of supporters that his administration's first task would be to implement a "fiscal diet" in Albany.
“The state government has to learn the same lesson that every family, every business has learned in this crisis,” he said. “The government needs to live within its means. And the answer is not new taxes.”
Just 10 days from the general election, Cuomo expressed confidence but warned supporters not to become complacent.
“Fear and anger are a very powerful motivator,” he said. “We have to make sure the voice of reason gets to the polls too.”
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.
