Childhood and Education Journey of Andrew Cuomo in Timeline

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Andrew Cuomo

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Andrew Cuomo. From birth to education, explore key events.

Andrew Mark Cuomo is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 56th Governor of New York from 2011 to 2021. A Democrat and son of former Governor Mario Cuomo, his tenure ended in resignation following multiple sexual harassment allegations. Currently, Cuomo is pursuing an independent candidacy for Mayor of New York City, having been defeated in the Democratic primary by Zohran Mamdani.

1968: Cuomo's 1968 Pontiac GTO

Cuomo drives a 1968 Pontiac GTO with a New York license plate reading "1" and a Dodge Charger. The Pontiac GTO was manufactured in 1968.

June 9, 1990: Cuomo marries Kerry Kennedy

On June 9, 1990, Cuomo married Kerry Kennedy, the seventh child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy.

1995: Birth of twins Cara Ethel Kennedy-Cuomo and Mariah Matilda Kennedy-Cuomo

In 1995, twins Cara Ethel Kennedy-Cuomo and Mariah Matilda Kennedy-Cuomo, daughters of Andrew Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy, were born.

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1997: Birth of Michaela Andrea Kennedy-Cuomo

In 1997, Michaela Andrea Kennedy-Cuomo, daughter of Andrew Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy, was born.

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2003: Cuomo and Kennedy Separate

In 2003, Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy separated.

2005: Divorce of Cuomo and Kennedy

In 2005, Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy divorced.

2005: Cuomo begins dating Sandra Lee

In 2005, Cuomo began dating Food Network host Sandra Lee.

June 24, 2011: Cuomo signs the Marriage Equality Act

On June 24, 2011, Andrew Cuomo signed the Marriage Equality Act, introducing homosexual marriage, following an "intense public and private lobbying campaign".

2011: Cuomo and Lee move in together

In 2011, Cuomo and Sandra Lee moved in together in Westchester County, New York.

December 14, 2012: Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

December 14, 2012, marked the date of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in neighboring Connecticut, an event that spurred gun control debates and legislation.

May 2014: NY State Democratic Committee reiterates Cuomo's remarks

In May 2014, the New York State Democratic Committee, headed by Andrew Cuomo, reiterated his remarks in a statement responding to a speech by Rob Astorino, who was running against him in the 2014 gubernatorial election.

July 4, 2015: Cuomo presides over Billy Joel's wedding ceremony

On July 4, 2015, Cuomo presided over the wedding ceremony of his longtime friend Billy Joel to his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick.

February 2017: Cuomo opposes legalizing recreational cannabis

As recently as February 2017, Andrew Cuomo stated his opposition to legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, calling it a "gateway drug."

December 2018: Cuomo announces support for legalizing recreational cannabis

In December 2018, Andrew Cuomo announced his support for legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, reversing his previous opposition.

September 25, 2019: Cuomo and Lee end relationship

On September 25, 2019, Cuomo and Sandra Lee announced that they had ended their relationship.

2027: End date for high-income tax increase

The tax increase on high-income workers and corporations that Andrew Cuomo signed in 2021 extends until the year 2027.