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3 unusual facts about New York State Executive Mansion


New York State Executive Mansion

The project encompassed almost two years and was initiated by previous First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer.

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It was subsequently filled in when its building was converted into a greenhouse, but Mario Cuomo had the pool restored during his tenure.

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In April 2009 Michelle Paige Paterson, wife of Governor Paterson, announced that as a result of efforts to "green" the operations and maintenance of the building and grounds, the mansion had earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the US Green Building Council.



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