The other states look to New York for the progressive direction. New York made a powerful statement [legalizing marriage equality], not just for the people of New York, but for people all across this nation.

As my Sicilian grandfather used to say, you get more flies with honey than with vinegar, right?

I believe Wall Street needs serious ongoing regulation.

I respect the state workers and I respect their unions, but we simply can't afford to pay benefits and pensions that are out of line with economic reality.

I was elected to come to an incredibly dysfunctional capital and make the government work better, and that's what I'm doing.

People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause.

I haven't lost my head yet.