Andrew Cuomo

New York Fracking Health Study to Be Complete in Weeks

March 11, 2013, 3:17 pm

The health study to determine if hydraulic fracturing can be done safely in New York State will be wrapped up “in weeks.”

Cuomo Eyes Campaign Finance Reform

March 8, 2013, 8:02 pm

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in New York City Friday to rally support for campaign finance reform and discussing the challenges his proposal will have to overcome.

Judge Halts New York from Cutting $250 Million from City Schools

February 22, 2013, 11:47 am

A judge in Manhattan temporarily blocked Gov. Andrew Cuomo from withholding $250 million in aid to New York City schools.

Schumer Opposes Cuomo’s Buyout Plan

February 20, 2013, 11:45 am

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke out against Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to buy back homes destroyed or heavily damaged by Hurricanes Sandy, Lee, and Irene from homeowners [...]

Cuomo May Impose Teacher Evaluation Plan on New York City

February 19, 2013, 5:27 pm

Gov. Andrew Cuomo may submit legislation that forces an evaluation system on New York City, amid the squabble between the city’s Department of Education and the local teachers [...]

$200 Million in Insurance Funds Withheld from Sandy Homeowners

February 12, 2013, 10:52 am

Some $208 million in insurance funds from Hurricane Sandy have been withheld by banks for victims who need the money for repairing their damaged homes, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

NY Gov. Cuomo Submits Budget With $1.3 Billion Deficit

January 23, 2013, 12:08 am

After successfully passing two on-time and balanced budgets during his first two terms in office, Gov. Cuomo, once again submitted this year’s budget with promises for a [...]

NY Gov. Cuomo Gives Bold State of the State

January 9, 2013, 9:53 pm

In the lengthy 1 hour and 17 minute speech, Gov. Andrew Cuomo listed his bold legislative agenda for 2013, which includes a ban on assault weapons, rebuilding post-Sandy, and [...]

Mortgage Hiatus Follows Sandy

November 7, 2012, 11:47 am

Governor Cuomo announced on Tuesday that several state-chartered banks and mortgage service providers have agreed on a three month moratorium for home mortgage borrowers in [...]

40 Years in the Making, FDR Park Opens

October 18, 2012, 7:28 pm

At the southernmost tip of Roosevelt Island, in the East River, the Franklyn D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park Dedication Ceremony held Wednesday morning was packed with big [...]