Look back at holiday celebrations at the Executive Mansion
Joyce Bassett
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Christmas and New Year s celebrations at the New York State Executive Mansion through the years included parties for children and open houses for the public to view decorations and meet governors and their families.
The mansion on Eagle Street in downtown Albany has been home to New York s governors and their families since 1875.
The Executive Mansion, built in 1856, evolved from a simple two-story house into the picturesque Queen Anne style building it is today. The Executive Mansion and its grounds earned a place on the National Historic Register in 1971.
physically today, my father. but my father is in this room. he s in the heart and mind of every person who is here. he s here and he s here. and his inspiration and his legacy and his experience is what has brought this state to this point. so let s give him an applause. reporter: governor mario come jobs a true american giant was 82. he is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, matilda cuomo. his five children including our cnn new day anchor chris and 14 grandchildren. the constant of his life faith and family.
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