By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/mario-cuomo-former-new-york-governor-dies-82 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mario Cuomo, former New York governor, dies at 82 Politics Jan 1, 2015 11:56 PM EDT Former New York governor Mario Cuomo has died at his home in New York City, according to the New York Times, citing a family friend. He was 82. Cuomo, who was governor for three terms from 1983-1994, is the father of current New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who was sworn in for his second term today. In his inaugural address, Andrew talked about his father: We’re missing one family member. My father is not with us today. We had hoped that he was going to be able to come; he is at home and he is not well enough to come. We spent last night with him, changed the tradition a little bit. We weren’t in Albany last night; we stayed at my father’s house to ring in the New Year with him. I went through the speech with him. He said it was good, especially for a second-termer. See, my father is a third-termer. But he sends his regards to all of you. He couldn’t be here physically today, my father. But my father is in this room. He is in the heart and mind of every person who is here. He is here and he is here, and his inspiration and his legacy and his experience is what has brought this state to this point. So let’s give him a round of applause. Cuomo was the son of Italian immigrants who often spoke of his humble beginnings. He was a champion for liberal causes and social justice. Mario Cuomo (1932-2015) was sworn in as Governor of New York, this day 1983: #AP pic.twitter.com/kDqHLisgaY — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 2, 2015 In 2004, the NewsHour spoke to Cuomo about how his Catholicism influenced his politics. Watch that below: In 2013, he recounted to WLIW the story of how he told his parents that he wanted to go into politics. President Barack Obama, who is vacationing in Hawaii, praised the governor as an unflinching voice for tolerance, fairness and opportunity. Obama said Cuomo was “a determined champion of progressive values.” He said Cuomo was a voice for dignity and inclusiveness. We’ll have a full reflection on the life and politics of Mario Cuomo on Friday’s NewsHour. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Former New York governor Mario Cuomo has died at his home in New York City, according to the New York Times, citing a family friend. He was 82. Cuomo, who was governor for three terms from 1983-1994, is the father of current New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who was sworn in for his second term today. In his inaugural address, Andrew talked about his father: We’re missing one family member. My father is not with us today. We had hoped that he was going to be able to come; he is at home and he is not well enough to come. We spent last night with him, changed the tradition a little bit. We weren’t in Albany last night; we stayed at my father’s house to ring in the New Year with him. I went through the speech with him. He said it was good, especially for a second-termer. See, my father is a third-termer. But he sends his regards to all of you. He couldn’t be here physically today, my father. But my father is in this room. He is in the heart and mind of every person who is here. He is here and he is here, and his inspiration and his legacy and his experience is what has brought this state to this point. So let’s give him a round of applause. Cuomo was the son of Italian immigrants who often spoke of his humble beginnings. He was a champion for liberal causes and social justice. Mario Cuomo (1932-2015) was sworn in as Governor of New York, this day 1983: #AP pic.twitter.com/kDqHLisgaY — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 2, 2015 In 2004, the NewsHour spoke to Cuomo about how his Catholicism influenced his politics. Watch that below: In 2013, he recounted to WLIW the story of how he told his parents that he wanted to go into politics. President Barack Obama, who is vacationing in Hawaii, praised the governor as an unflinching voice for tolerance, fairness and opportunity. Obama said Cuomo was “a determined champion of progressive values.” He said Cuomo was a voice for dignity and inclusiveness. We’ll have a full reflection on the life and politics of Mario Cuomo on Friday’s NewsHour. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now