Hugh Carey: Another old lion passes.

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One of the finest and most prominent politicians ever produced by New York has passed away. He made heroic efforts to save a financially strapped New York state as governor and succeeded. He was a pragmatic and tough politician..always up for the challenge.

A life well lived in the service of the people.

Hugh Carey, the Man Who Saved New York - NBC New York

 

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My fondest memory of Hugh Carey is watching him explain how New York was not dead. He was a strong and confident politician. He spoke clearly and with quiet resolution. This was a guy for the heavy lifting..

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4hPPRHIcW4]‪Gov. Hugh Carey's commencement address‬‏ - YouTube[/ame]