Mario Cuomo concedes a Democratic primary runoff for New York City mayor to Ed Koch on Sept. 20, 1977. (AP Photo)
New York Gov. Mario Cuomo listens to a reporter's question during news conference held to discuss the state budget on Tuesday, April 5, 1988. (AP Photo)
New York Gov. Mario Cuomo appeals to voters from the steps of New York's City Hall for their support of a $239 million state, Jobs Bond Act on Oct. 8, 1992. (AP Photo)
New York Gov. Mario Cuomo delivers his keynote address to the Democratic National Convention on July 16, 1984 in San Francisco. (AP Photo)