Their problem is not me and the Democrats; their problem is themselves. Who are they? Are they these extreme conservatives who are right-to-life, pro-assault-weapon, anti-gay? Is that who they are? Because if that's who they are and they're the extreme conservatives, they have no place in the state of New York.

I don't know people who don't say 'boy, the government is working better now.'

Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people.

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

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

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