EXECUTIVE · NY · 1983-1995
Mario Cuomo
Governor · Democrat · New York
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Father of Andrew Cuomo; declined 1992 presidential bid
Background
Mario Matthew Cuomo (1932–2015) was NY Governor for 3 terms (1983-1995). 1984 DNC keynote — "A Tale of Two Cities" — cemented him as a national figure. Twice declined to seek the Dem presidential nomination (1988, 1992). Father of Andrew Cuomo (NY Gov 2011-21) + journalist Chris Cuomo. Signed NY's first-in-nation seat-belt law (1984). Maintained an open Albany governor's mansion + handwritten daily journal. Died Jan 1 2015 — same day his son Andrew was inaugurated to a 2nd term.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in New York
- Kathy Hochul (2021-present)
- Andrew Cuomo (2011-2021)
- David Paterson (2008-2010)
- Eliot Spitzer (2007-2008)
- George Pataki (1995-2007)
- Hugh Carey (1975-1982)
- Malcolm Wilson (1973-1975)
- Nelson Rockefeller (1959-1973)
- W. Averell Harriman (1955-1959)
- Thomas E. Dewey (1943-1955)