1. New York Governor Population: 19,378,102

2. Personal History Born: December 31,1957 Parents: Mario and Matilda Education: Fordham University, Albany Law School, and Harvard Law School Married: Kerry Kennedy Kids: Cara, Mariah, and Michaela

3. Political Life -Democrat -56 th governor of New York -New York’s Attorney General for 4 years -sworn in on January 1, 2011 -reelected

4. Contribution #1: S.A.G.E  MODERNZIE STATE GOVERNMENT  Charge to undertake the comprehensive review for every agency  To recommend structural and operational changes

5. Contribution #2: Redesigning the Medicaid Program  Largest health care insurance in New York  New York spends over $53 billion on health care

6. Lasting Importance In the minds of many New Yorkers, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will be remembered by his help with many homeless people and the help with the New York economy.

7. Works Cited "Andrew M. Cuomo." Web. 3 Apr. 2012. http://www.go.galegroup.com http://www.go.galegroup.com "Governor Andrew M. Cuomo." Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Web. 29 Mar. 2012. http://www.governor.ny.gov "Health News." New York State Department of Health. Web. 3 Apr. 2012. http://www.health.ny.gov "Health News." New York State Department of Health. Web. 3 Apr. 2012. http://www.health.ny.gov Ed. Sarah Janssen. Infobase Learning. Web. 29 Mar. 2012.