Cool, analytical and determined: Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the US state of New York, at one of his numerous press conferences in March. The corona pandemic hit New York City hard. Cuomo kept citizens informed of the situation almost every day. The politician has now been awarded for this.
Rosie Perez, actress
“New York suffered, we were the epicenter. We were all in crisis, in a panic. And every day you went on air and showed us your strength, your leadership, your orientation, care and your heart. “
Billy Joel, Musician
“In the middle of that storm, Andrew Cuomo became the governor of the nation. People from all over the country watched his press conferences every day. “
Spike Lee, Filmemacher
“I watched the press conferences every day where he briefed us and told us what to do.”
Robert de Niro, actor
»Thank you for your leadership in these challenging times. We’re die-hard New Yorkers – smart, disciplined, united and loving. “
Ben Stiller, actor
“I was wondering what funny things I could say to you. So I called your brother Chris, who couldn’t understand why you were getting an Emmy because he’s the TV journalist. “
Cuomo’s more than 100 press appearances have now been rewarded with the “Emmy Founders Award”. The award is given to people who have contributed to the quality of television.
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the US State of New York
“It’s an honor and a nice surprise in these tough times. I wish I could say my daily Covid presentations followed a choreography or script that I rehearsed for or showed any talents that you guys have. But it wasn’t like that. It was plain and simple just the authentic truth and constancy. But sometimes that’s enough. “
Billy Crystal, actor
“You’re the epitome of New York hard-core.”
Ben Stiller, actor
“And he also says, now that you’re the love gov, you’re more than politics, more like, you know, some kind of national sex symbol. He says you might get more dates than votes. Well, he says that, not me. “
In his acceptance speech, Cuomo praised the everyday heroes that the crisis brought about, doctors, nurses and many others. Cuomo thanked for the video laudations – including an extra message for the class bully:
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the US State of New York
“And Ben Stiller, who teases me and tests the limits of good taste, I say: New York hard-nosed people mean something else. Ben, I know where you live. Thank you for this great honor. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. We will get through this together and grow from it.
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