Read Highlights from Andrew’s Announcement Video
Check out some highlights from Andrew’s Announcement Video:
On his mission:
"Every single day for the past three years, I've gone to work with one mission: to represent the people. Period. To fight for you, no matter how powerful the foe, no matter how long the odds."
On his campaign:
"My campaign is this simple: I represent the people of the great State of New York and we want our government back."
"I want to generate a positive dialogue and a unifying approach. I don't wage a campaign against anyone or against anything, but rather, a campaign for something: for competence, for integrity, for reform and for the people."
On reform in Albany:
“New York State is upside down and backwards; high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, it's a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush.”
On taxes:
"Raising taxes is not an option -- Period. Sometimes the answer is just 'no.'"
On his approach:
"As I hope you have seen, I don't run from a problem. I run at it."
"I know how to manage. I know how to bring people together. And I know the people of this great State."
"The time for baby steps is over. We must make New York State the economic capital of the world again."
Press Releases
Governor Cuomo Continues "People First Campaign" in Hempstead
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
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
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
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
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
Today, newly elected Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered his first State of the State Address.
Duffy to Chair Transition Committee
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'
Post-Election Headlines From Around NYS
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.
