End of session: Mixed results for Governor Cuomo
The just concluded 2012 legislative session brought mixed results for Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is in his second year as governor. While Cuomo and lawmakers could claim credit for a calm and...
View ArticleCuomo on campaign finance reform
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he is starting a new effort to push campaign finance reform in New York’s elections.
View ArticleCuomo says Sandy only adds to 2013 agenda
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says preparations for his January State of the State address are "in good shape."
View ArticleCuomo education panel recommends more school time for children
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s education commission recommends extending the school day and school year, as well as all day pre-kindergarten. But the governor says those ideas could be expensive.
View ArticleCuomo will include disaster preparedness plans in State of the State
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he intends to propose in his State of the State message several recommendations from a disaster preparedness commission, to help the state better cope with major storms in the...
View ArticleCuomo delivers 3rd State of the State speech Wednesday
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his State of the State message at 1:30 pm Wednesday, he says he plans to pursue a “robust” agenda.
View ArticleGun control talks on-going in Albany
Talks on gun control proposals between Governor Andrew Cuomo and the legislature continued Tuesday night, on the eve of the governor’s annual State of the State speech.
View Article"People's State of the State" calls for raising minimum wage
In anticipation of the annual State of the State address, a coalition of progressive groups held their 23rd annual People's State of the State on the steps of the Capitol in Albany.
View ArticleState of the State brings initiatives for women's equality, building casinos...
Upstate New York's struggling economy will get a boost if plans proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his State of the State speech in Albany Wednesday move ahead.
View ArticleGun control highlighted in lengthy State of the State
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in his third State of the State message Wednesday asked lawmakers to help him “stop the madness,” and pass tough new anti gun legislation. Cuomo also focused on changes to better...
View ArticleLegislative leaders praise Cuomo speech, say close to gun control deal
Legislative leaders praised Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State speech, and say they are close to an agreement on one of the governor’s top priorities -- gun control legislation.
View ArticleCuomo says proposed casinos would draw tourists upstate
During his State of the State address on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered more details on a plan for casino gambling in New York state. If the governor gets his way, the proposed new casinos would...
View ArticleSome mental health experts worry about gun control proposals
It was no surprise that Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address focused on the issue of gun control in New York. Following several tragedies in recent months, Cuomo put forward a list of...
View ArticleCuomo denies he's tacking left
Governor Andrew Cuomo, in his State of the State message, was widely perceived to have taken a leftward turn, with a priority list that includes gun control, abortion rights, and raising the minimum...
View ArticleGovernor proposes creating "innovation hot spots"
In his third State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a new initiative to create ten "Innovation Hot Spots" - areas where startup businesses can receive support, access venture capital...
View ArticleRobert Spitzer on the Campbell Conversations
In the wake of the Newtown killings, the nation and the state are reconsidering gun control. Governor Cuomo recently made restrictions on guns a featured element in his State of the State address. In...
View ArticleCuomo to deliver budget address
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s annual budget presentation is slated for Tuesday afternoon. It comes as the state’s comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, finds revenues are not coming to New York in quite the amount...
View ArticleCuomo proposes budget with "no new taxes"
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a $137 billion state budget Tuesday afternoon. In a speech in Albany before state legislators, he presented his plan to increase spending by about two percent.
View ArticleCuomo lays out innovation agenda
Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out a number of efforts in his 2013 agenda to encourage the commercialization of academic research and boost entrepreneurship, including a venture capital fund and network of...
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