Andrew Cuomo

Related Search

Blogs
March 15, 2010
Andrew Cuomo Gets an Attack Ad
Here's your first anti-Andrew Cuomo ad of the pre-season, sponsored by New Yorkers for Growth, a pro-business group that got 10 grand from local GOP boss Ed Cox and who want you to know that Cuomo has gone easy on... the Working Families Party, whose corruption has led to out-of-court settlements ... More >>
Blogs
April 19, 2010
Andrew Cuomo Campaign Getting Lots of (Bad) Free Advice
When Fred Dicker of the New York Post talks, Albany listens. The tabloid's hard-punching state editor has as much or more impact on state politics these days - between his newspaper blasts and his daily radio show - as any capitol powerbroker. But Dicker's prediction in his "Inside Albany" c ... More >>
Blogs
April 19, 2010
Adolfo Carrion Reminds Us Why He's Not the Latino NY Needs for Statewide Office
No, graciasThe wrong Carrion nominated himself for lieutenant governor in this morning's Daily News. Think of Gladys Carrion, the celebrated commissioner of the New York State Office of Children & Family Services, or a host of other prominent Latinos before Adolfo Carrion, the ex-Bronx boro ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2010
Pedro Espada Does His Part to Get Andrew Cuomo Elected Governor
Pedro Espada's mad-hat denunciations of Andrew Cuomo as "the prince of darkness" are made-to-order commercials for the Cuomo gubernatorial campaign. In a year when anti-incumbent and anti-Albany feelings poll so high, Espada's very personal outrage at Cuomo over the lawsuit that the Attorne ... More >>
Blogs
May 19, 2010
Steve Levy Goes Comic on Cuomo -- Has the AG Got a Comeback Line?
Today finally brings the first good gag of the gubernatorial race, and it comes from none other than Steve Levy, that Long Island Iced Tea-bagger with the bandito moustache. Levy's shot is a well-aimed barb at would-be rival Andrew Cuomo who is still an unannounced gubernatorial candidate ("W ... More >>
Blogs
May 20, 2010
Grand Jury Probe of Mike's Indy Party Bucks Spells a Cuomo Conundrum
The Post, the Wall Street Journal, and Capitol Tonight are all reporting -- without apparent fear of contradiction -- that a criminal grand jury has been convened to consider charges involving an Independence Party payment of $750,000 last fall to a Queens political operative. The grand jury ... More >>
Blogs
May 22, 2010
Andrew Cuomo is Really Running For Governor
Wholly unsurprising breaking news from Cuomo Central: Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo officially announced his campaign to become governor of New York in the above video on his website early Saturday. It is embeddable, see! The site also provides the full transcript (in .pdf form) of the announce ... More >>
Blogs
May 27, 2010
Andrew Cuomo Accepts Democratic Nomination, Seals Up Whole "New York Governor" Thing
About an hour-ish ago, Andrew Cuomo accepted the New York State Democratic Party's nomination to be the governor of New York, which, unless he's caught with his dick in the ear of a hooker who once sold Joe Bruno a sub-prime mortgage, is a job he'll have in six months.
News
June 8, 2010
Andrew Cuomo's Biggest Rival Won't Be the G.O.P.
It's Shelly Silver and the old-school Dems in his race to Governor
Blogs
June 15, 2010
Andrew Cuomo's Pledge Proving Tricky for Fellow Dems
By Gavin Aronsen Andrew Cuomo, New York's likely next governor, has made it known that fellow Democratic office seekers should sign onto a single-page pledge to reform Albany if they expect to win his endorsement for this fall's election. But only two of his hopeful AG successors, Nassau County DA ... More >>
Blogs
June 17, 2010
Does Cuomo's Favored AG Candidate Have Her Own Pedro Espada Problem?
RiceIt sounds like an exotic Sandra Lee recipe: pigeon and rice. Lee is the Andrew Cuomo gal pal who took time off from her Food Network on-camera cooking duties to appear with him at his gubernatorial announcement and was famously asked by Roseanna Scotto recently on Fox Five when Andrew wo ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2010
Andrew Cuomo Hanging Out With BFF Fred Dicker Not Good News for Other State Democrats
Andrew Cuomo's decision to announce new tax policy on Fred Dicker's Albany radio show is as bad for the state as it is for Cuomo. It's already added to the budget drama gripping Albany. All you have to do is read the New York Post to see how often Freddie and Andrew talk, though the attorney genera ... More >>
Blogs
July 13, 2010
Eric Schneiderman and the Bogus Issue of AG "Independence"
In the only hotly contested statewide primary race, the buzzword is "independence." The theory, propagated by those unlikely to get Andrew Cuomo's support to replace him as attorney general, is that an endorsement from the probable next governor would compromise a law enforcement official wh ... More >>
Blogs
July 16, 2010
Pimp His Ride: Suggestions for Andrew Cuomo's Campaign RV
Not Cuomo's actual BT CruiserRVs: They're not just for Middle America anymore. In fact, Andrew Cuomo, the very Cuomo who's running for governor of New York (and the boyfriend of the Food Network's Sandra Lee) will be cruising 'cross the U.S. in a Gulf Stream this summer for an 11-day campaign ... More >>
Blogs
October 4, 2010
Carl Paladino Winning Poster Election
The poster primary is an increasingly key metric in political races, as witness Obama's iconic "Hope" banner in 2008. In the New York gubernatorial race, so far the clear poster edge goes to Carl Paladino's madcap crew whose "we'll-do-and-say-anything" approach to politics lends itself well t ... More >>
Blogs
October 4, 2010
Al Sharpton Refuses to Endorse Andrew Cuomo on NY1: The Juicy Background
Al Sharpton filled ten minutes of NY1 air time last week refusing to endorse Andrew Cuomo, seemingly untroubled by Carl Paladino's bizarre e-mails. Instead, he heaped praise on Councilman Charles Barron, who is running against Cuomo for governor on the Freedom Party ballot line (it's free o ... More >>
Blogs
October 24, 2010
Carl Paladino's Hometown Newspaper Endorses Andrew Cuomo
Batty and bigoted Republican candidate for governor of New York, Carl Paladino, is trailing his opponent Andrew Cuomo by doubt-digits in the polls and suffered another blow Sunday when his hometown newspaper, the Buffalo News, endorsed Cuomo. "In the end, there is no choice for governor but A ... More >>
Blogs
October 26, 2010
Andrew Cuomo Invokes Carey History and Gets Union Feedback
This is the way campaigns are supposed to work: A pair of top officials of two of the state's largest public employee unions are today calling out Andrew Cuomo for his tough-on-labor comments in Sunday's New York Times. Cuomo was described as "girding for war" with big unions aided by a "more ... More >>
Blogs
November 2, 2010
Election Update: Wins Called for Andrew Cuomo, Kirsten Gillibrand, Chuck Schumer
According to early exit polls, Andrew Cuomo is the new governor of New York. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer also maintain their spots in the Senate, as was pretty much expected. According to an AP analysis of poll results, three-quarters of moderates supported Cuomo over Paladi ... More >>
Blogs
November 3, 2010
Some Good Things About Yesterday's Election
"Andrew Cuomo won big, Christine O'Donnell lost big, and Sharron Angle can now go become the Mad Hatter at her own private Tea Party." So says visual artist Rob Roth, and he's definitely got a point.
News
November 10, 2010
Andrew Cuomo Goes to Albany, Where Lobbyists Are Waiting
"Andrew Cuomo won big, Christine O'Donnell lost big, and Sharron Angle can now go become the Mad Hatter at her own private Tea Party." So says visual artist Rob Roth, and he's definitely got a point.
Blogs
November 10, 2010
This Week in the Voice: Andrew Cuomo, Lobbyists Calling
Congrats to the newly elected Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo. As a welcoming gift, this week's Voice cover story would like to warn you and your constitutions of the various leech-like lobbyists waiting to suck your integrity as a public official dry. The inimitable Wayne Barrett reports ... More >>
Blogs
January 5, 2011
What You Missed From Andrew Cuomo's State of the State
New Governor Andrew Cuomo just wrapped up his inaugural State of the State address. Did you miss it? There was a lot of folksy humor and clapping and quasi-inspirational stuff about working together, and trying to make Albany function, and serving the people of New York instead of "special intere ... More >>
Columns
January 12, 2011
Andrew Cuomo's Dance Begins
The new governor can't be small business as usual
Blogs
January 12, 2011
This Week in the Voice: CityTime Costs and Costs and Costs
This week in the Voice, Graham Rayman details the disaster that is CityTime, a project of the Bloomberg administration meant to automate the city's payroll system. Last month, one CityTime consultant, Spherion, was indicted for defrauding the city of $80 million. Over the last 12 years, CityT ... More >>
Blogs
March 17, 2011
Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Should Close, Says Gov. Andrew Cuomo
If an earthquake were to hit the New York area, the reactor with the highest risk of damage is Reactor 3 at Indian Point in Westchester, New York, just 24 miles from the Bronx. "The suggestion is that of all the [104] power plants across the country, that the Indian Point power plant is most ... More >>
Blogs
June 14, 2011
Andrew Cuomo Introduces Gay-Marriage Bill; Another GOP Senator Announces Support
Governor Cuomo formally introduced same-sex marriage legislation today, a key victory for activists pushing for a vote in the state Senate regardless of any assurance of passage. And another Republican senator, Roy McDonald, from the Capital Region, broke ranks and announced support, giving the Marr ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2011
Gay Marriage in New York: Over the Hump Today?
Today could be the day when gay marriage equality passes its biggest hurdle in New York State yet and actually achieves something it never has before: likely passage in the state senate. With 31 of the necessary 32 votes already publicly announced, the effort only needs one GOP senator for th ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2011
Cuomo Attempts to Lift Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing
When Governor Cuomo signed the landmark same sex marriage bill into law last week, you probably thought, "There's no way the 'gov is topping this." Guess again! The New York Times reports his administration will announce their attempt to lift what is effectively a statewide ban on hydraulic f ... More >>
Blogs
July 12, 2011
I'm A Cuomo-Sexual!
That's what funny lady Judy Gold says in her new show, My Life As a Sitcom, and I have to echo it with pride!
Blogs
July 12, 2011
Texting While Driving Is Now a $150 Fine in New York
Can we just say it, all together? If you're driving, you should not be...drinking; texting; sexting; eating; putting on makeup; reaching around to slap someone in the backseat, even if they really are getting on your last nerve; applying Vaseline to a watermelon; wishing your hard-of-hearing ... More >>
Blogs
July 14, 2011
Andrew Cuomo Shouldn't Think About Being President Yet, According to Poll
Despite what he called an "unusually successful" legislative session, it's too early for Andrew Cuomo to be thinking about the United States presidency according to New Yorkers in a new poll. A Siena College survey found that 83% of locals said chatter about a national run in 2016 is prematur ... More >>
Blogs
July 15, 2011
Bath Salt Drugs Officially Banned in New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law today that bans the sale of synthetic chemicals marketed as "bath salts," but that people just use to get high, not clean. "Deceptively labeled as 'bath salts' these dangerous products have become an alternative to methamphetamine use with disastro ... More >>
Blogs
July 19, 2011
Andrew Cuomo Spent Over $1,000 on Hair Stylist for Campaign
In today's paper, the New York Times reports that Governer Andrew Cuomo's campaign paid $1,383.86 to the Chicago-based stylist Alx Galasinao in January, as revealed in a recent campaign finance filing. More surprising than the amount Cuomo spent is the Times' decision to cover this non-story. ... More >>
Blogs
July 21, 2011
Andrew Cuomo Reconsiders Medical Marijuana
After New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gave the state's medical marijuana program the green light on Tuesday, our own Governor Cuomo is reconsidering whether or not to implement a similar program in New York. A group of New York politicians recently co-sponsored a medical marijuana bill, an ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2011
You Can Now Buy a 9/11 Memorial Flag to Help You Remember 9/11
Guess what? You can now buy an "official 9/11 Memorial Flag," which will surely satisfy you in the case that you were looking for exactly such a flag to buy. Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the existence of the flag, which will be flown at the State Capitol and at the entrance of the Nati ... More >>
Blogs
October 27, 2011
Andrew Cuomo's Walmart Runs Are Annoying the Union
Like anyone who's recently moved, Governor Cuomo has been doing a lot of shopping (for the Executive Mansion, in his case), spending "about $300 in recent months" reports the Daily News. State workers have been sent to Albany-area Walmarts for supplies for Cuomo's official abode. This is to k ... More >>
Blogs
November 14, 2011
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Andrew Cuomo Endorse the Respect for Marriage Act
Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Respect for Marriage Act, on a party line vote of 10 to 8. The bil, if passed, would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and make same-sex marriages legal through out the United States. (The bill will never pass, however, for it would ... More >>
Blogs
November 29, 2011
Is New York's Marriage Equality Act In Legal Jeopardy of a Repeal?
When the Marriage Equality Act passed in the New York State Senate on June 24, 2011, Governor Andrew Cuomo quickly signed it into law. When it went into effect 30 days later, same-sex couples had the right to enter into civil marriages and receive the same legal protections afforded opposite- ... More >>
Blogs
December 14, 2011
Valery Jean, Executive Director of Families United for Racial and Economic Equality, on FUREE's 10th Anniversary Party
Caleb FergusonIt's the holidays and time for nightly benefit parties. This month, we're be circling back to non-profits and art groups we've talked to through out 2011 as they gear up for their annual shindigs. Today we're talking to Valery Jean, Executive Director of Families United for Rac ... More >>
Blogs
December 29, 2011
OWS Protester Bags Andrew Cuomo's Groceries Instead of Confronting Him
Governor Andrew Cuomo, his girlfriend Sandra Lee, and his two daughters are on vacation this week in the Adirondacks. On Monday night, Cuomo was seen buying groceries in Lake Placid at the Price Chopper supermarket. A shopper described Cuomo as "really friendly and seemed thrilled to be in th ... More >>
Blogs
January 4, 2012
Governor Andrew Cuomo Delivers His State of the State Address [Live Video]
Watch live streaming video from newyorkstateofficeofthegovernor at livestream.com Here is live streaming video of Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address from Albany. 1:45 -- Lt. Governor Bob Duffy (who, the last time we saw him in person, was introducing Governor Cuomo prior to the sign ... More >>
Blogs
January 6, 2012
Andrew Cuomo's Still Talking About Redistricting (Sort of); New Data to Be Presented Next Week
This week, the redistricting drama continues. In case you forgot, redistricting is that complicated process every 10 years when states across the country redraw congressional and state legislative boundaries based on Census data. Well, there's been a lot of controversy in New York this time ... More >>
Blogs
January 16, 2012
Cuomo Might Call for Cuts in Tuesday's Budget Proposal
Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn't releasing his 2012-2013 budget proposal until Tuesday, but early reports suggest more cuts are on their way, The Associated Press reports (via Wall Street Journal). Because Cuomo has to address a $2 billion shortfall -- and has promised no additional taxes -- this me ... More >>
Blogs
January 18, 2012
Queer Rising Gets Arrested, Other LGBT Activists Pile on Cuomo Over Homeless Youth Funding in Budget
Queer RisingThe activists over at Queer Rising, who got arrested again and again and again during the past couple of years fighting for marriage equality, took it to the streets yesterday and initiated their first encounter of 2012 with handcuffs in front of Governor Andrew Cuomo's midtown o ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2012
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tells City Crowd He Wants to End Fingerprinting for Food Stamps
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is going around the state this week telling folks about his 2012-2013 executive budget -- and while he was visiting New York City yesterday, he took the opportunity to push his food stamp agenda. Y'know, the agenda that has the governor directly butting heads with Mayor Mike ... More >>
Blogs
January 26, 2012
State Senator Michael Gianaris On Redistricting: 'We're Not Going To Stand For It'
After a lot of back-and-forth and a fair amount of confusion about when the state's redrawn district maps might actually be released, the new state Senate lines came out today. This is it! After months of talk and hearings, these are the new political lines that the state task force charged ... More >>
News
February 1, 2012
Evaluate Teachers? Let Students Also Do It
Governor Cuomo has political capital—why waste it on more reliance on standardized testing?
Blogs
February 6, 2012
New Yorkers Think the State Is Doing OK, Worry the U.S. Is Going Downhill: Poll
New Yorkers really don't like the idea of giving politicians more money, but they do like Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Barack Obama a lot, according to a new Siena College poll. What specifically does our fine state fancy? Well, pollsters from the college's research institute say that 75 percent ... More >>
More >>

Find A Coupon

Popular Coupons

25% Off Dinner

Toscano's

1544 2nd ave
new york, NY 10028
10% Off Purchase

Hawkers

225 E.14th St
New York, NY 10003

More Popular Coupons »

Browse Voice Nation

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

News

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

News

Blogs

Blogs

Columns

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

News

Blogs

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!

Find A Coupon

Popular Coupons

Now Click This