THE OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN

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Andrew Cuomo at press conference

Biography

Quick Facts

  • 56th Governor of New York; former HUD Secretary; NY Attorney General.
  • Born and raised in Queens; son of Governor Mario Cuomo and Matilda Cuomo.
  • Education: Fordham University; Albany Law School.

Career Timeline

  • 1986: Founded HELP USA to combat family homelessness.
  • 1997–2001: U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
  • 2007–2010: New York Attorney General.
  • 2011–2021: Governor of New York (three terms).

Signature Achievements

  • Marriage equality; codified Roe v. Wade; $15 minimum wage.
  • Nation leading paid family leave and gun safety laws.
  • Free college (Excelsior Scholarship) for middle class New Yorkers.

Infrastructure & Growth

  • Rebuilt LaGuardia and JFK; opened Moynihan Train Hall; expanded Second Avenue Subway and Javits Center.
  • New Mario Cuomo and Kosciuszko bridges; East Side Access completed.

Fiscal & Management

  • On time, fiscally disciplined budgets; middle class tax relief; permanent property tax cap.
  • State’s highest credit rating in 40 years; unemployment down across regions.

Public Health & Crisis Leadership

  • Expanded access to health coverage; over 1M more insured.
  • Steered New York through COVID‑19’s peak with daily briefings and recovery planning.