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2013 State of the State
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, center, cuts a ribbon to unveil a skylight over the Senate staircase at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. Joining the governor from left are Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Counsins, D-Yonkers, Sen. Jeff Klein, D-Bronx, and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, R-Rockville Centre. Cuomo delivers his third State of the State address this afternoon. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets help from legislative leaders before cutting a ribbon unveiling a skylight over the Senate staircase at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. Cuomo delivers his third State of the State address Wednesday afternoon. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Folk singer Pete Seeger performs during an anti-hydraulic fracturing rally before New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo embraces Janina Kaczowka, mother of slain West Webster firefighter Tomasz Kaczowka, after presenting her with a state flag during his third State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. Kaczwoka was shot while responding to an early-morning fire in Webster, N.Y. on Dec. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg listens as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his third State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Wednesday Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Sandra Lee, the girlfriend of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, walks to her seat before Cuomo's third State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his third State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Cuomo proposed a wide-ranging gun control package in his speech, including closing loopholes on a state ban on assault weapons and ammunition magazines that carry more than 10 bullets. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Rochester, N.Y., Police Chief James Sheppard speaks during New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his third State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Cuomo proposed a wide-ranging gun control package in his speech, including closing loopholes on a state ban on assault weapons and ammunition magazines that carry more than 10 bullets. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo stands with Marian Kaczowka, center, and his wife Janina after presenting a state flag in honor of their son, West Webster firefighter Tomasz Kaczowka, during his State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. At left is West Webster Fire District Chief James Deisenroth. Kaczwoka was shot while responding to an early-morning fire in Webster, N.Y. on Dec. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo walks to the podium to deliver his third State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
Senator Hugh Farley at the State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
Congressman Paul Tonko at the State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy at the State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
The State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara of Rotterdam at the State of the State address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany Wednesday.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, gives a tour of the Hall of New York to members of the legislature and media on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. Paintings in the hallway depict scenes from around New York. Cuomo delivers his third State of the State address this afternoon. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Schenectady County Legislature Chairwoman Judy D'Agostino chats with Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy before the governor's state of the state address today.
