"Storify: #NYSOS13" by Schenectady County Connection

January 16, 2013

View the story "#NYSOS13" on Storify#NYSOS13Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday, Jan. 9, delivered his 2013 State of the State address outlining his priorities for the year.Storified by John Purcell· Wed, Jan 16 2013 10:45:00Fracking protesters lined up before Gov. Cuomo delivered his speech. He didn't address the contentious issue.Thousands of fracking protesters flood the plaza http://pic.twitter.com/JHJWZCsLJennifer LewkeAre you ready for #NYSOS13? Starting at 1:30PM | Watch LIVE: http://www.NYGetInvolved.com & follow @NYGovCuomo during the addressAndrew Cuomo@SKIPSCAM:Pete Seeger, far left has joined the ranks of the Anti-Frackng demonstration outside the Convention Center http://pic.twitter.com/nVwaHiaFSkip DicksteinPete Seeger sings This Land is Your Land at fracking protestwmhttvState & county leaders must work as partners to cut costs at the State and local levels while maintaining NY’s high quality of life. #nysosNYSACAlbany Convention Center filling up before #NYSOS13 begins in minutes http://pic.twitter.com/j7QxFNFkAndrew CuomoRead Cuomo's written #nysos message. It's 312 pages long. http://bit.ly/VHtdfkJon CampbellBlessing at #NYSOS by Rabbi Goodman highlights justice: social, racial & gender equality, calls on NYS leaders to set a new nat'l standard.CEJ BuffaloRabbi at #nysos13 putting social justice and gender equality at the forefront of her address. Love it! #nysosFaye ZemelGov. Cuomo presenting a NYS flag to family members of the two firefighters killed in Webster. #ROCNew York NOWThe police chief of Rochester is now speaking intensely against gun violence, previewing yet another #nysos13 issue.NYDN Daily Politics Police chief says we must turn the recent tragedies involving gun violence in to action to prevent gun violence. #nysots #nysos13Poughkeepsie Journal45 minutes into the scheduled start, still haven't heard from the Governor. #NYSOS13Scott ArmstrongInstead of legislative leaders speaking, #NYSOS13 features non-elected leaders...so far, pro-business pro-gun control #NYSOSCorinne CareyCuomo says he was "awed and overwhelmed" by the Capitol when he walked in as youth. He unveiled new skylight earlier today.New York NOWCuomo mentions the "majesty" of the Capitol, enthralled by renovations. #NYSOSThe Business Review#NYSOS @NYGovCuomo National Guard = major part of recovery from SandyGazette Politics#nysos13 Gov giving nod to state workers, nassau/suffolk co. execs and mayor bloomberg re work after #sandyBenita ZahnRichard Kauffman, Sr. Advisor @energy, named as #NYS Energy Czar to coordinate the state’s #cleantech agenda & oversee NYS’ #energy #NYSOS13Andrew CuomoCuomo says proposed reforms worker's compensation & unemployment insurance will save $1.3B #NYSOS13 #NYSOSJohn PurcellIs Gov. Andrew Cuomo using a teleprompter? If so, is it on the ground? This speech is NOT TV friendly. He's looking down.Michael Howard Saul"All rafters must paddle — no freeloaders: This is not government," Cuomo says in badly needed comedy break. #nysosCapitol ConfidentialComedic relief has become an expected element of Cuomo's SOS speeches.Ha: Cuomo puts Sens. Klein and Skelos in the same raft, paddling opposite directions. Has self in "Brawny Paper Towl-man shirt" w/ engine.Jimmy VielkindGov proposes national competition, #Adirondack Challenge, tries raft on for size (PIC): http://pic.twitter.com/Sad4vIEHAndrew Cuomo"A major opportunity for us is to get that traffic form New York City to Upstate New York" says Cuomo, believes casinos would bring traffic.John PurcellCuomo: "Local communities should have the right to support and not support, and that should be a factor in the decision.” #UpstateAmericaJimmy VielkindCuomo: "When it comes to education I say two words: more and better." #NYSOSJohn Purcell@NYGovCuomo "We need more learning time if we really are serious about improving education." #NYSOS13John PurcellCuomo proposes allowing school districts to opt in to longer school day/year - with state paying 100% of cost. #nysosThomas KaplanCuomo: "We need more early education. It makes a difference, and it makes a difference for life." #nysosJessica BakemanCurrent #NYS minimum wage -- $14,616 annually -- is unlivable. Let’s raise it to $8.75/hour #NYSOS13 #minwage #raiseNY http://pic.twitter.com/4dKPdFqsAndrew CuomoCuomo: "we should have done minimum wage last year, let's do it this year"Legislative Gazette"19 other states have raised the min wage we propose to raise it to $8.75/hr, it's the right thing to do." #NYSOS13Benita ZahnWe must decriminalize marijuana in public view <15 grams #stopandfrisk #NYSOS13 | 49,800 arrests in #NYC | GRAPH: http://pic.twitter.com/3CaFuCiqAndrew CuomoMaybe it's a man's world. But it's not a man's world in New York any more. #nysos @NYGovCuomoGlenn Coin"It's her body, it's her choice," Cuomo exclaims three times to cheers from crowd. #NYSOS #NYSOS13John PurcellLet's pass safe & fair gun legislation & lead the way once again in saving lives. #NYSOS13 #NYgunreform (7-pt proposal) http://pic.twitter.com/r3ZJZEZcAndrew Cuomo@NYGovCuomo "Enact the toughest assault weapons ban in the nation." #NYSOS #NYSOS13John PurcellSo far, loudest applause (in my opinion) came from Cuomo's announcement to propose a Women's Equality Act #NYSOSAntonio CabanCuomo introduces a seven point plan on gun control but didn't mention if they were close to a deal. #NYSOS13 #NYSOSAmy CutlerCuomo: "We need to lower the contribution limits for all offices ... because the limits are just too high." #NYSOS #campaignfinanceJohn Purcell#DiscloseNY – the nation’s most aggressive campaign disclosure law #NYSOS13 #NYcampaignreform http://pic.twitter.com/TV4nVMxaAndrew CuomoCuomo talks about Manhattan's land reclaimation - says that Sandy essentially reverted Lower Manhattan back to 1609 lines #nysosKnickerbocker LedgerMany coastal communities pose special problems b/c they're man-made | Compare 1609 Lower Manhattan & #Sandy storm Surge http://pic.twitter.com/0OQ3HMLeAndrew Cuomo@NYGovCuomo: "Climate change is real." #nysos13EANYCuomo proposes Recreate NY Home Buyout plan for owners who don't want to return to storm-damaged house.Capitol ConfidentialGov's Sandy plan: Fix climate change, update building code, harden infrastructure, abolish LIPA, help homeowners relocate to higher groundLegislative Gazette“The time has come to abolish LIPA. Period,” Cuomo says. #nysosJill Colvin#Congressional throwdown, via @NYGovCuomo: Do not play politics to #NY ... remember #NY, because #NY will not forget, I promise u." #nysosnancy cutlerCuomo: "We have an extraordinary opportunity, not just to rebuild, but to build back better. We can rise back from the ashes." #nysosJessica Bakeman"End the madness now! ... No one needs 10 bullets to kill a deer!" ~Cuomo #NYSOS #NYSOS13John PurcellGov. wraps up #NYSOS speech saying the "state of the state is rising."Antonio Cabanbatman themed ending for #NYSOS ?? cue dark knight rises scoreSara JayneICYMI: Full text of Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address. http://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/themes/governor/sos2013/2013SOSBook.pdf #nysos #nysos13Dan McCoy-CountyExecSenate Republican Conference Leader Dean Skelos Responds to 2013 State of the State Addressnysenate"America's Sheriff"--@nydailynews #FrontPage re: Cuomo. #nysos13 #2016 #guns http://twitpic.com/btzuoqAzi PaybarahThe most moving photo of #nysos on front page of @dandc http://pic.twitter.com/7ZZcDBI8Joseph SpectorCuomo's legislative success to date is astonishing given NY can't even agree on a hashtag for a speech. #NYSOS #NYSOS13 #SOTS #AndAnotherRa Cha ChaWatch the full State of the State below, with Gov. Cuomo taking to the podium 34 minutes into the video.NY Governor Cuomo State of the State Address January 9, 2013Livestream

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