Andrew Cuomo

Date of Birth: December 6, 1957

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Andrew Mark Cuomo is an American politician, author, and attorney who served as the 56th Governor of New York from January 1, 2011, to August 24, 2021. He was born into a political family; his father, Mario Cuomo, was also a former Governor of New York. Andrew Cuomo began his political career working as a campaign manager for his father in 1982 and subsequently served as an assistant district attorney in New York City. He moved on to become the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. Cuomo was elected Attorney General of New York in 2006 before his tenure as Governor. He is known for his efforts in infrastructure, gun control, and same-sex marriage legalization. Cuomo resigned in 2021 amid allegations of sexual harassment.

5 Interesting Facts about Andrew Cuomo

1. Andrew Cuomo is the author of several books, including “All Things Possible: Setbacks and Success in Politics and Life,” published in 2014.

2. He played a crucial role in legalizing same-sex marriage in New York State in 2011.

3. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cuomo gained national attention for his daily briefings and handling of the crisis in New York.

4. He was married to Kerry Kennedy, the seventh child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, from 1990 to 2005.

5. Andrew Cuomo is a recipient of an Emmy Award for his daily COVID-19 briefings.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Andrew Cuomo

1. “We are New York tough. We are tough, smart, disciplined, united, and loving.”

2. “You do what you need to do to survive. It’s not always easy, and it’s not always pretty.”

3. “I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and the brightest to public service.”

4. “Leadership is about doing the right thing, even when it’s not the easy thing.”

5. “Hope is not a strategy. Luck is not a factor. Fear is not an option.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Andrew Cuomo’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Andrew Cuomo has three daughters with his ex-wife Kerry Kennedy: 1. Cara Ethel Kennedy-Cuomo (born 1995) 2. Mariah Matilda Kennedy-Cuomo (born 1995) 3. Michaela Andrea Kennedy-Cuomo (born 1997)