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Andrew Cuomo | |
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 Cuomo in 2017 | |
| 56th Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – August 23, 2021 | |
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| Preceded by | David Paterson |
| Succeeded by | Kathy Hochul |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office August 5, 2020 – July 8, 2021 | |
| Vice Chair | Asa Hutchinson |
| Preceded by | Larry Hogan |
| Succeeded by | Asa Hutchinson |
| Vice Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 26, 2019 – August 5, 2020 | |
| Chair | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Larry Hogan |
| Succeeded by | Asa Hutchinson |
| 64th Attorney General of New York | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Governor | Eliot Spitzer David Paterson |
| Preceded by | Eliot Spitzer |
| Succeeded by | Eric Schneiderman |
| 11th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office January 29, 1997 – January 20, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Deputy | Saul N. Ramirez Jr. |
| Preceded by | Henry Cisneros |
| Succeeded by | Mel Martínez |
| Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Community Planning and Development | |
| In office May 28, 1993 – January 29, 1997 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Skirma Kondratas |
| Succeeded by | Saul N. Ramirez Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Mark Cuomo December 6, 1957 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Kerry Kennedy
(m. 1990; div. 2005) |
| Domestic partner | Sandra Lee (2005–2019) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Mario Cuomo Matilda Raffa |
| Relatives | Cuomo family |
| Education | Fordham University (BA) Albany Law School (JD) |
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Andrew Mark Cuomo (/ˈkwoʊmoʊ/ KWOH-moh, Italian: [ˈkwɔːmo]; born December 6, 1957) is an American politician, lawyer, and former government official who served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Cuomo was elected to three terms to the same position that his father, Mario Cuomo, held for three terms as the 52nd governor.
Born in Queens, New York City, Cuomo is a graduate of Fordham University and Albany Law School. He began his career working as the campaign manager for his father in the 1982 New York gubernatorial election. Later, Cuomo entered the private practice of law and chaired the New York City Homeless Commission from 1990 to 1993. Cuomo then served in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as assistant secretary from 1993 to 1997 and as secretary from 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. After failing to win the Democratic primary in the 2002 New York gubernatorial election, Cuomo was elected New York attorney general in 2006.
Cuomo won the 2010 Democratic primary for governor of New York and won the general election with over 60 percent of the vote. He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018. During his governorship, Cuomo signed legislation to legalize same-sex marriage, medical use of cannabis, and recreational use of cannabis. Cuomo's administration oversaw the construction of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the Second Avenue Subway, the Moynihan Train Hall, and a reconstruction of LaGuardia Airport.[1] He also decommissioned the Indian Point nuclear plant, which led to an uptick in greenhouse gas emissions.[2] In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the 2012 Webster shooting, Cuomo signed the NY SAFE Act of 2013, the strictest gun control law in the United States. He also delivered Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act; a 2011 tax code that raised taxes for the wealthy and lowered taxes for the middle class; 12-week paid family leave; and a gradual increase of the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour.[3] Cuomo received national attention for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. Although he was initially lauded for his response, he faced renewed criticism and federal investigation after it was discovered that his administration covered up information pertaining to COVID-19 deaths among nursing home residents.[4][5]
Beginning in late 2020, Cuomo faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct.[6][7] An investigation commissioned by New York attorney general Letitia James reported in August 2021 that Cuomo sexually harassed at least eleven women during his time in office,[8][9][10] for which Cuomo faces criminal investigations.[11][12][13] Following the release of the attorney general's report, Cuomo was called to resign by President Joe Biden. On August 23, Cuomo resigned from office and was succeeded by his lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul.[14][15][16][17] At the time of his resignation, he was the longest-serving governor in the United States. On December 28, 2021, the Westchester County district attorney declined to issue criminal charges from the credible allegations, citing "statutory requirements" of New York.[18][19] On January 7, 2022, a judge dismissed a criminal complaint which had been filed against Cuomo.[20]
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- ^ Milman, Oliver (March 20, 2024). "A nuclear plant's closure was hailed as a green win. Then emissions went up". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077.
- ^ "Governor Cuomo Signs $15 Minimum Wage Plan and 12 Week Paid Family Leave Policy into Law". Governor.ny.gov. April 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
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- ^ McKinley, Jesse; Ferré-Sadurní, Luis (February 12, 2021). "New Allegations of Cover-Up by Cuomo Over Nursing Home Virus Toll". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Ferré-Sadurní, Luis; McKinley, Jesse (March 11, 2021). "Aide Says Cuomo Groped Her, as New Details of Account Emerge". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Sommerfeldt, Chris (March 12, 2021). "Seventh Cuomo accuser alleges he 'verbally and mentally abused' her after getting hired for her looks". nydailynews.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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- ^ Bolger, Timothy (August 4, 2021). "Nassau Acting DA Investigating Cuomo's Alleged Misconduct at Belmont Racetrack". Li Press. Long Island Press. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Pellis, Randy (August 13, 2021). "Oswego County district attorney investigating local sexual misconduct allegations against Cuomo". Watertown Daily Times. Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ Reyes, Yacob (August 24, 2021). "Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York's first female governor". Axios. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ Watson, Kathryn (August 10, 2021). "Who is Kathy Hochul, New York's soon-to-be first female governor?". CBS News. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Ted; Goldsmith, Jill (August 10, 2021). "Embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations". Deadline. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ Gregorian, Dareh; Finn, Teaganne (August 10, 2021). "New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment allegations". NBC News. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "Westchester DA declines to pursue charges against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo". ABC News. Archived from the original on December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Scott, Eugene (December 29, 2021). "Westchester DA won't charge Andrew Cuomo despite 'credible' allegations". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Villeneuve, Marina; Hill, Michael (January 7, 2022). "Judge dismisses sole criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo". Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 16, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2022.