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Governor Cuomo Continues "People First Campaign" in Hempstead

Cuomo — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:23:00 -0400

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 Blasts Plans to Slash Federal Homeland Security Funding

Cuomo — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:27:00 -0400

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 Sends Letter to the Chancellor of the Board of Regents Regarding Performance Evaluations for Teachers

Cuomo — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:29:00 -0400

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 Launches SAGE Commission Web Site for Public to Submit Ideas on How to Make Government More Efficient

Cuomo — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:30:00 -0400

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 Announces Unanimous Senate Confirmation of Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito as Commissioner of The Office of General Services

Cuomo — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:33:00 -0400

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).

State of the State

Cuomo 2010 — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:43:00 -0500

Today, newly elected Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered his first State of the State Address. Declaring New York State at a crucial crossroads, Governor Cuomo outlined his transformational plan to get the state's fiscal house in order, redesign our governmental structures and operations and restore integrity and performance to state government.

“We must transform the State of New York from a government of dysfunction, gridlock and corruption to a government of performance, integrity, and pride,” Governor Cuomo said. “This is not about budget trimming or cutting, it’s about looking at how we can fix government and make it work for the people."

Traditionally, the annual State of the State message has been delivered in the New York State Assembly Chamber before a limited audience. This year, in an effort to make government more accessible to the people of New York and symbolizing the fundamental changes his administration will bring to governing, Governor Cuomo gave his speech at the Albany Convention center in front of 2,200 New Yorkers.

Click here to read the full text of Governor Cuomo's Innaugural Address.

Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address.

Governor Cuomo's State of the State PowerPoint Presentation.

Check out up-to-date press releases from the administration.

Duffy to Chair Transition Committee

Cuomo 2010 — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:06:49 -0500

Governor-Elect Andrew Cuomo today announced that Lieutenant Governor-Elect Bob Duffy will serve as Chair of the Cuomo-Duffy Transition.

"I want to thank Congresswoman Velazquez, County Executive Mahoney, former Comptroller McCall, and Felix Rohatyn for serving as co-chairs of my transition,” said Cuomo. “Each of them brings to the transition a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the challenges facing the State of New York. Lieutenant Governor-Elect Duffy and I look forward to working with them to ensure that we attract the best and brightest talent to the Cuomo Administration.”

In addition, Cuomo also announced the formation of his Council of Economic and Fiscal Advisors, which will provide counsel on fiscal and economic issues during the transition and will continue to serve in an advisory capacity during the Cuomo Administration.

Cuomo also named his first transition committee for Economic Development and Labor. The Committee will lead the search for new talent to staff the State agencies charged with leading job creation and growing New York’s economy.

Read the full release.

WATCH VIDEO: 'Cleaning Up Albany Together'

Cuomo 2010 — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:22:58 -0500

Andrew Cuomo thanks New Yorkers in a video message, "Cleaning Up Albany Together." Watch above.

Post-Election Headlines From Around NYS

Cuomo 2010 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:23:31 -0400

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 below.

WATCH VIDEO: Election Night Speech

Cuomo 2010 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:24:13 -0400

Watch video from the election night party that a Cuomo 2010 supporter filmed: