2018
Top Priorities
No Offshore Drilling in New York
Offshore drilling poses an unacceptable risk to New York's environment and economy. Learn more about the Save Our Waters bill, which will protect NY from offshore drilling.
Women's Opportunity Agenda
The Agenda will work to advance equality and promote opportunity in women and girls’ health, safety, workplace, and family life.
Tax Fairness for New York
Governor Cuomo is taking dramatic action to fight the federal tax assault on New York caused by the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
The Democracy Agenda
The most comprehensive set of reforms in the nation will safeguard New York elections from outside influences and mandate transparency in regard to digital political ads.
Restoring Fairness to the Criminal Justice System
Our continued efforts to improve NY’s antiquated criminal justice system include ensuring access to a speedy trial and reshaping bail and pretrial detention.
Andrew M. Cuomo
Andrew M. Cuomo, re-elected the 56th Governor of New York State on November 4, 2014, has a lifelong commitment to public service and the proven leadership skills to make government work for the people of the state.
RECENT
Actions
Pregnant or Breastfeeding in the Workplace? Know Your Rights
Governor Cuomo launched an education and outreach campaign to prevent unlawful pregnancy discrimination.
New York Stands with Puerto Rico
Governor Cuomo launched the Empire State Relief and Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico to provide continued services, goods and funds to help the island recover and rebuild.
2018 End of Session Report
New York once again stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity for the entire nation. Under the leadership of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York continued to invest in the State’s upward economic trajectory, took action to shield New Yorkers from the federal assault on our state, and passed groundbreaking legislation to uphold our progressive values and set an example for the nation.
Read the ReportNew York State Paid Family Leave
On January 1, the nation’s strongest and most comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy went into effect. Here's how it works.
2019 Executive Budget
The FY 2019 Executive Budget builds on the state's record of delivering for New Yorkers.
STATE OF THE STATE
Progress 2011-2018
100Billion
Infrastructure Plan
Rebuilding and reimagining the State’s capital assets, with investments in roads and bridges, mass transit, affordable housing, State colleges and universities, clean water infrastructure, health care infrastructure and State Parks.
$26.7Billion
Investment in Education Aid
New York is making the highest ever investment in K-12 education with a 36 percent increase since 2012.
$4.2Billion
Middle Class Tax Cut
The new rates are delivering an average of $250 in savings this year and, when fully effective, six million New York households will save $700 annually.