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The Tide Rolls On: Governor Cuomo Issues Third Dem Senator Endorsement

Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has maintained warm relations with the Republican Majority in the State Senate, seems to be on an aggressive path to repair some last-minute bridges with their Democratic counterparts before state legislators face competitive primary elections this Thursday. Over the last few days, Mr. Cuomo has endorsed Senators Adriano Espaillat and Neil Breslin, leading him to a complete hat trick when he endorsed Senator Toby Ann Stavisky for reelection earlier this morning.

“I am proud to support my good friend Toby Stavisky because she has been a fierce advocate for her community in the State Senate,” Mr. Cuomo declared in a statement. “As a former public school teacher, Toby has worked to make quality higher education accessible to all New Yorkers. I know that whether it is raising the minimum wage, enacting new laws to curb gun violence, or passing historic ethics reforms, her constituents can count on Toby Stavisky to represent them with distinction.” Read More