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Andrew Cuomo announces bid for governor

Originally published: May 22, 2010 5:55 PM
Updated: May 22, 2010 10:34 PM
By JAMES T. MADORE  james.madore@newsday.com

Quick ReadState Attorney General Andrew Cuomo kicked off his campaign for governor in lower Manhattan.

New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo exits

Photo credit: AP | New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo exits the podium in City Hall Park after officially announcing that he will seek the governor's job once held by his father Mario. (May 22, 2010)

Promising to overhaul state government and revive the economy, state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Saturday officially announced his candidacy for governor.

Cuomo, a Democrat and son of former Gov. Mario Cuomo, sought to portray himself as a change agent. He railed against his fellow leaders in Albany, saying he would be accountable to residents, not political party bosses.

In a 21-minute...

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