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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Biographical

Current Office: Governor (NY) , Democratic, Independence, Working Families
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Divorced; 3 Children: Mariah, Cara, Michaela
Birth Date: 12/06/1957
Birth Place: Queens, NY
Home City: New York, NY

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Recent Key Votes

S 6733 - Expands DNA Database to Include Misdemeanors
Legislation (Sign)

March 19, 2012

S 6735 - Amends Pensions for New State Employees
Legislation (Sign)

March 16, 2012

A 9525 - State Legislative Redistricting
Legislation (Sign)

March 15, 2012

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Cuomo Announces "Transit Watch" Program to Protect MTA Employees

May 21, 2012 - Governor Andrew A. Cuomo today announced the launch of Transit Watch, a new program to protect Metropolitan Transportation Authority personnel by offering cash rewards to ...

Governor Cuomo Announces "Buckle Up New York" Enforcement Campaign

May 19, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that "Buckle Up New York," a 14-day statewide campaign aimed to crack down on drivers and their passengers who ...

Governor Cuomo, Mayor Bloomberg and Borough President Markowitz Announce Brooklyn Navy Yard to Make $46 Million Investment to Build a Green Manufacturing Center Creating Nearly 300 New Jobs

May 18, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and state and city elected officials today announced that the Brooklyn Navy ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2008 Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) Home Foreclosures Score 100%
2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights F
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Real Estate ($1,017,000.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Andrew Cuomo refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Webmail
http://www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.php

Capitol Website
http://www.governor.ny.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/NYSExecChamberTV

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/nygovcuomo

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Governor-Andrew-Cuomo/177009292330292

Capitol
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Phone: 518-474-8390

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