Andrew Cuomo

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/andrew-cuomo

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1. When was Andrew Cuomo born?December 6, 1957
2. Where was Andrew Cuomo born?Queens, New York City
3. What is the governor of new york?Served as the 56th Governor from 2011 to 2021
4. What is the key legislation?Signed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage (2011) and recreational cannabis (2021)
5. Who was Andrew Cuomo?Andrew Cuomo was the 56th governor of New York, serving from 2010 to 2020. He came from a well‑known political family, with his father Mario Cuomo also having been governor.
6. What big building projects did Andrew Cuomo help finish?During his time as governor, he helped finish the Second Avenue Subway, the Moynihan Train Hall, and major renovations to LaGuardia Airport and the Tappan Zee Bridge, which was renamed the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

Gubernatorial Administration: The group of people who help a governor run the state government.
Impeachment Investigation: A formal process to investigate whether a public official should be removed from office.
Political Comeback Bid: An attempt by a politician to return to public office after a period out of power or a significant setback.