ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will give a series of regional speeches the week of Jan. 9 to discuss the state of the state and how it relates to each of the six regions in New York: New York City, Western New York, The Hudson Valley, Long Island, Capital Region and Central New York.
While the governor is Constitutionally required to deliver an annual message to the Legislature on the condition of the state, there is no requirement on the timing or location of the Governor’s message. Historically, governors delivered written messages to the Legislature. This changed in 1923 with Governor Al Smith, who added the speech element.
“The State of the State is an opportunity for the Governor to lay out the state’s priorities for the upcoming year, and this year we plan to do it a little differently,” said Melissa DeRosa, Governor Cuomo’s Chief of Staff. “Our efforts have focused on regional development strategies across the state and we want the opportunity to lay out regional accomplishments, goals and challenges. Next month, the Governor will bring his message directly to communities statewide, announcing regional initiatives and groundbreaking proposals he will advance in 2017. The Governor looks forward to articulating his vision for a stronger, brighter New York in the weeks ahead.”
Specific times and locations for these events will be announced in the coming days.
