Andrew Cuomo is an American politician who served as the 56th Governor of New York from 2011 to 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and previously held positions such as the Attorney General of New York and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton. Born on December 6, 1957, Cuomo is the son of former Governor Mario Cuomo. He attended Fordham University and earned a law degree from Albany Law School. His tenure as governor was marked by significant policies on healthcare, education, and infrastructure, but he faced controversy and criticism regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.