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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.

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. 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.

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.

WATCH VIDEO: Election Night Speech

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