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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
Contact: Press Office 518-474-4015

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker

February 3, 2015

"Our state is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead, and New Yorkers need strong leaders. I served with Carl Heastie and know that he accepts his new role with humility and understands the need to get back to work. My office is prepared to help him through this transition and to make government more accountable and transparent."