Historical records matching Andrew Cuomo, 56th Governor of New York
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About Andrew Cuomo, 56th Governor of New York
Andrew Mark Cuomo (/ˈkwoʊmoʊ/ KWOH-moh; Italian: [%CB%88kw%C9%94%CB%90mo]; born December 6, 1957) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to the same position that his father, Mario Cuomo, held for three terms (52nd governor). In 2021, Cuomo resigned from office amidst numerous allegations of sexual misconduct. At the time of his resignation, he was the longest-serving governor in the United States still in position.
Parents:
- the eldest son of Mario Cuomo (b. 15 June 1932) and Matilda Raffa. [1] Mario Cuomo was the 52nd Governor of New York (1983–1994).
Married:
- in 1991 to Kerry Kennedy (b. 8 September 1959). She is the seventh child of Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) and Ethel Skakel Kennedy (1928-). The marriage ended in divorce in 2005 after three children together.
- was the partner of Sandra Lee Christiansen (b. 3 July 1966), from 2011 to September 25, 2019. She uses the professional name of Sandra Lee.
Children of Kerry Kennedy and Andrew Cuomo:
- Cara Ethel Kennedy Cuomo (twin)
- Mariah Matilda Kennedy Cuomo (twin)
- Michaela Andrea Kennedy Cuomo
the quotable Governor
After same-sex marriage legislation passed the New York State Senate on 24 June 2011, Governor Cuomo's press release included:
"New York has finally torn down the barrier that has prevented same-sex couples from exercising the freedom to marry and from receiving the fundamental protections that so many couples and families take for granted... With the world watching, the Legislature, by a bipartisan vote, has said that all New Yorkers are equal under the law .... " [3]
Citations
- [1] Blauner, Peter (February 13, 1989). "All Star Family Feud: The Governor's In-Laws Battle Over a Father's Legacy". New York Magazine. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- [2] Karni, Annie (December 3, 2009). "Sandra Lee and Andrew Cuomo: A Love Story". Page Six Magazine (New York: New York Post). Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- [3] "N.Y. legalizes gay marriage." Politico. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
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