The first cabinet meeting
Members of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s senior staff convened this morning in the Red Room, beginning the new administration on a symbolic note of work. Cuomo entered the meeting at 8:30, flanked by his counsel...
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See the latest updates from around the Capitol on inauguration day for Gov. Andrew Cuomo:
View ArticleIn speech, Cuomo seeks to close ‘integrity deficit’
In his inaugural speech, Andrew said he plans to issue an “emergency financial plan” next week, and he’ll be working to downsize and consolidate state and local government, as well as push for a...
View ArticleCuomo announces need to ‘right-size’ government in speech
Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged he would “right-size this state government, for today” during his inaugural speech, repeating from a lofty perch his suggestion that more state workers may be laid off in the...
View ArticlePaterson: I never asked for a detail
Now-former Gov. David Paterson said he was taken to the Capitol for Andrew Cuomo’s inauguration by the State Police, and will return to Harlem afterward with a security escort. But he said he never...
View ArticleSkelos ready to work with Cuomo
As Democrats controlled the Senate for the past two years, Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos led his 30-member conference in consistent, negative, lock step against Democrats controlling the...
View ArticleThe Hall of Governors is open (updated with video)
Taxpayers have a bunch of things to complain about regarding their state government as the Cuomo administration enters office, so here’s one thing to cheer: By order of the new governor, you can now...
View ArticleVideo: The Albanettes sing ‘Simple Gifts’
Courtesy Kyle Hughes of NYSNYS and the New York Network, here’s the Albany High School singing group nailin’ it at the swearing-in ceremony in the War Room.
View ArticleVideo: Cuomo & Son meet the press
From Kyle Hughes of NYSNYS, here’s footage of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s first post-inaugural press gaggle. Topics include what it’s like to be back in the Governor’s Mansion, the coming budget battle, and...
View ArticleTranscript of Cuomo’s inaugural address
For the completists among you, here’s the transcript as provided by Cuomo’s staff, with slight copyedits (all typos can be considered mine): Well thank you, and good afternoon to all of you. First let...
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