Governor Andrew Cuomo was being honored by Yeshiva University for his lifelong commitment to public service and leadership. Some key points about Cuomo's background and career: - He grew up in a family committed to public service and education. His father, Mario Cuomo, was also governor of New York. - Cuomo has had a long career in public service including roles in his father's campaign, as a prosecutor, founding a non-profit to help the homeless, and serving as HUD Secretary and New York Attorney General before being elected governor. - As governor, Cuomo has focused on economic development, human rights, and education across New York. - Yeshiva