2014 New York State of the State

Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt Previews Cuomo's Big Speech

By • Jan 21, 2015
The state capitol in Albany
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Three weeks after it was originally scheduled, today is New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address. It was pushed back after the death of his father, former Governor Mario Cuomo, on New Year’s Day. The speech set for 1:30 in Albany is being combined with the governor’s annual budget message. WAMC’s Ian Pickus got a preview from Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt.

Glens Falls Mayor Hears Governor's Call Of Consolidation For Tax Relief

By • Jan 10, 2014

Following New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address, in which he called for consolidation and efficiency in local governments, the mayor of Glens Falls announced he believes the Warren County city can find savings.

During his State of the State address, Governor Cuomo spoke at length about a mission to freeze and lower property taxes, and touted efficiency and consolidation of local governments as one way communities could save money.

Immigrant Advocates Respond To Cuomo's 2014 Agenda With Goals Of Their Own

By • Jan 10, 2014

Immigrant advocates in New York have responded to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address by announcing their own agenda for 2014.

Governor Cuomo’s 2014 State of the State address included proposals to lower taxes on businesses and homeowners, build infrastructure, promote tourism, and train new workers. But a lack of emphasis on initiatives to assist the state’s immigrant population upset Jacki Esposito of the New York Immigrant Coalition.

Legislative Sponsors Of Medical Marijuana Call For Passage Of Their Bill

By • Jan 9, 2014
Picture of marijuana plant
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  Governor Cuomo officially called for limited access to medical marijuana in his State of the State address. But sponsors of a bill to allow the illegal drug to be used for some medical treatments say Cuomo’s plan is outdated and won’t work.

Governor's Mention Of Discrimination Lawsuit In State Of State Draws Concern From School District

By • Jan 9, 2014

Remarks made by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in his 2014 State of the State address over alleged discrimination at a Hudson Valley school district is stirring controversy.

In his State of the State speech, Governor Cuomo mentioned a federal lawsuit reported in November in the New York Times involving Jewish families claiming their children had experienced numerous counts of anti-semitic discrimination at a high school in Pine Bush, NY.

Capital Region/Southern Adirondack Lawmakers React To Governor Cuomo's State Of The State

By • Jan 9, 2014
Governor Andrew Cuomo
Office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Following New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address, leaders in the Capital/Saratoga region are offering their thoughts on what they’d like to see in 2014.

The Governor’s State of the State speech focused on a variety of topics, from education, economic development, tourism, and infrastructure.

But it was the governor’s focus on reducing spending and reduction of property taxes that caught Schenectady and Saratoga County Republican Assemblyman James Tedisco’s ear.