We must continue to create jobs
State of Economic Opportunity
Broadband Access for Every New Yorker
A $1 billion broadband program that leverages both public and private resources to ensure every New Yorker has access to high-speed internet by 2019.
Building a New NY
A six-point plan that outlines Governor Cuomo's vision to strengthen and modernize New York’s infrastructure.
Property Tax Relief
A $1.66 billion property tax credit program that gives relief to homeowners and renters who need it most.
America has always promised the opportunity to have a better life
Opportunity for All
Ten Point Plan to Combat Poverty and Fight Inequality
Find out more about the Anti-Poverty Opportunity Agenda, a 10-point plan to protect vulnerable populations.
Student Loan Relief
A new Get On Your Feet student loan forgiveness program will provide relief to college graduates with high debt.
Office of Faith-Based Services
Nonprofits like faith-based community organizations are often the most trusted providers of direct social services. We will establish a targeted and comprehensive community development program in areas with the highest poverty.
Education is the passport to economic opportunity
Education: The Great Equalizer
Invest in Early Childhood Education
Continue a commitment to fund pre-K programs for our four year-olds and create programs for three-year-olds in our neediest districts.
Incentivize and Reward Teachers
Highly effective teachers will be eligible for up to $20,000 in annual supplemental compensation through the Teacher Excellence Fund.
Increase Charter School Cap
Expand families' choices by increasing the number of charter schools.
Government must continue to address emerging threats and crises
Public Safety
Anti-Terrorism
As the nature of the terror threats facing New York evolves, we must make sure that our efforts and resources similarly evolve to meet those threats.
Training the Next Generation
This year we'll be opening the nation's first College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity.
Local Government Coordination
We will be training all local governments in state-of-the-art emergency response techniques over the next year.
A More Just New York
Fairness for All
Raise the Age
New York is one of only two states to draw a bright line for adult criminal responsibility at age 16, no matter the offense. Let's raise the age of criminal responsibility, and remove minors from adult jails and prisions.
Women's Equality
Women are still not treated equally to men in society. We must pass the full 10-point Women's Equality Act.
Restoring Public Trust in Government
A five-point plan to clean up Albany and restore trust that includes the strongest campaign finance disclosure rules in the nation.