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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
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Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo

January 1, 2015

"New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, politics and people. He was tenacious about the issues he was passionate about and was a truly gifted orator. The Democratic Party was stronger because of his leadership on a national level. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the entire Cuomo family."