I believe global warming and climate change are real threats to our planet.

I want to be the candidate placed on the ballot by the people, not the party.

If there's a silver bullet in the battle to recapture Albany, it is the re-engagement of our citizens. This capital has become a physical metaphor for the isolation and alienation of our people.

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.

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

Climate change is a controversial subject, right? People will debate whether there is climate change... that's a whole political debate that I don't want to get into. I want to talk about the frequency of extreme weather situations, which is not political.

I'm in politics. I'm in government, so nothing surprises me