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The Office of Governor Cuomo Directs Flags to Half-Staff for Mario Cuomo

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By Published: January 02 2015

LongIsland.com

Governor Cuomo Directs Flags to Half-Staff for Mario Cuomo.

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Albany, NY - January 2nd, 2015 - The office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of former Governor Mario Cuomo, who passed away yesterday evening.