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.

I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.

There is energy and power in a crisis.

I've worked on the urban agenda all my life. All. My. Life.

The time has come to return integrity, performance and dignity to New York and make it the Empire State once again.

I haven't lost my head yet.

What made Manhattan Manhattan was the underground infrastructure, that engineering marvel.