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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Wednesday, August 1, 2012 9:30 AM Conference Call re: Bills Staff: Larry Schwartz, Secretary to the Governor Mylan Denerstein, Counsel to the Governor Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director Seth, Agata, First Assistant Counsel to the Governor 11:30 AM Conference Call re: Operations Staff: Larry Schwartz, Secretary to the Governor Howard Glaser, Director of State Operations 12:00 PM Conference Call Staff: Superintendent Joseph D’Amico, NYS Police 6:30 PM Scheduled Call with Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin re: Lake Champlain Attendees: Governor Peter Shumlin 7:00 PM Conference Call re: Buffalo Economic Development Staff: Lieutenant Governor Duffy Larry Schwartz, Secretary to the Governor Howard Glaser, Director of State Operations Karen Rae, Deputy Secretary for Transportation Sam Hoyt, Senior Vice President for Regional Economic Development, Empire State Development Corporation Attendees: Howard Zemsky, Managing Partner, Taurus Partners *** OTHER EXECUTIVE USE OF STATE AIRCRAFT 3:30 PM Wheels Up Westchester County Airport En Route Greater Rochester International Airport Aircraft: NYSP Helicopter Passengers: Lt. Governor Duffy John Maggiore, Chief of Staff to the Lt. Governor State Purposes: Travel to Rochester for Kodak employee health insurance coverage event Mixed Use: No Reimbursed: No 5:20 PM Wheels Down Greater Rochester International Airport 8:30 PM Wheels Up Rochester En Route Albany International Airport Aircraft: NYSP Helicopter Passengers: Lt. Governor Duffy John Maggiore, Chief of Staff to the Lt. Governor State Purposes: Travel to Albany to continue state business after conducting Kodak event in Rochester Mixed Use: No Reimbursed: No 9:50 PM Wheels Down Albany International Airport ### Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday, August 2, 2012 9:05 AM Wheels Up Westchester County Airport En Route Genesee County Airport Aircraft: NYSP King Air Passengers: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director Joe Percoco, Executive Deputy Secretary Protective Services incl. Captain R. Willis State Purposes: Travel to Muller Quaker Dairy / Pepsi Announcement Mixed Use: No Reimbursed: No 10:15 AM Wheels Down Genesee County Airport 10:30 AM Muller Quaker Dairy / Pepsi Announcement Location: Muller Quaker Dairy LLC Production Facility Construction Site 5140 Main Street Batavia, NY 12:00 PM Conference Call re: Sex Offender Legislative Reforms Staff: Liz Glazer, Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Participants: Mike Green, Executive Deputy Commissioner, Division of Criminal Justice Services 12:20 PM Visit Site of Damage to Erie Canal in Orleans County Location: Albion-Eagle Harbor Road Village of Albion, New York Attendees: Senator George Maziarz Assemblyman Steve Hawley Village of Albion Trustee Eileen Banker 1:00 PM Wheels Up Genesee County Airport En Route Albany International Airport Aircraft: NYSP King Air Passengers: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director Joe Percoco, Executive Deputy Secretary Protective Services incl. Captain R. Willis State Purposes: Return from Muller Quaker Dairy / Pepsi Announcement Mixed Use: No Reimbursed: No 2:10 PM Wheels Down Albany International Airport 3:00 PM Conference Call re: Planning Staff: Howard Glaser, Director of State Operations Joe Percoco, Executive Deputy Secretary Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director 3:30 PM Meeting re: Communications Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Drew Zambelli, Counselor to the Governor Joe Percoco, Executive Deputy Secretary Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director 5:15 PM Meeting Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director 5:45 PM Meeting re: Upcoming Travel Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director Lindsay Nathan, Staff Secretary (via phone) Arielle Goren, Senior Speechwriter 6:15 PM Meeting re: Operations Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Larry Schwartz, Secretary to the Governor Howard Glaser, Director of State Operations 6:45 PM Meeting Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Joe Percoco, Executive Deputy Secretary 7:30 PM Meeting re: Remarks Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Arielle Goren, Senior Speechwriter ### Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Friday, August 3, 2012 9:25 AM Wheels Up Albany International Airport En Route Rochester International Airport Aircraft: NYSP King Air Passengers: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director Arielle Goren, Senior Speechwriter Protective Services incl. Major S. Nevins State Purposes: Travel to Rochester to make economic development announcement Mixed Use: No Reimbursed: No 10:15 AM Wheels Down Rochester International Airport 10:30 AM University of Rochester Regional Council Event Location: Data Center Building 300 Science Parkway Rochester, NY Invitees: Senator Joe Robach Senator Michael Nozzolio Senator Jim Alesi Assemblyman Harry Bronson Assemblyman Joe Morelle Assemblyman Mark Johns Assemblyman Bill Reilich Assemblyman David Gantt Assemblyman Sean Hanna Joel Seligman, President of University of Rochester Sandy Parker, Rochester Business Alliance Anne Kress, Monroe Community College Bill Destler, Rochester Institute of Technology Dave Young, Rochester Building & Constructions Trades Council Cynthia Oswald, Livingston Chamber of Commerce Danny Wegman, Wegmans 11:15 AM Conference Call re: Tappan Zee Bridge Staff: Larry Schwartz, Secretary to the Governor Howard Glaser, Director of State Operations 1:00 PM Cooper Crouse-Hinds Tour & Press Avail Location: Cooper Crouse-Hinds Wolf and 7th North St. Syracuse, NY 13221 Invitees: Senator John DeFrancisco Assemblyman Sam Roberts County Executive Joanie Mahoney Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner Grant Gawronski, Group President of Cooper Industries Plc., John Dinger, Vice President and General Manager of the Americas John Bonaccio, Director of Engineering and New Product Development Steve Drummond, Vice President, Human Resources Craig Atwater, Vice President, Marketing Chris Cooney, Vice President, Operations Mark Doheny, Vice President, Business Development Dan Satterfield, Vice President, Finance & IT James Jackson, Business Manager, IBEW Local 2084 Ray McCain, Machine Operator Rick Rothenberger, VP of Engineering and New Product Development 1:45 PM Wheels Up Syracuse International Airport En Route Albany International Airport Aircraft: NYSP King Air Passengers: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director Arielle Goren, Senior Speechwriter Protective Services incl. Major S. Nevins State Purposes: Travel to Albany to continue state business after conducting a press conference event in Syracuse . Mixed Use: No Reimbursed: No 2:20 PM Wheels Down Albany International Airport 4:00 PM Meeting re: Bath Salts Location: Governor’s Conference Room State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Mylan Denerstein, Counsel to the Governor Jim Malatras, Deputy Secretary for Policy Management Jim Introne, Deputy Secretary for Health Liz Glazer, Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Lisa Ullman, Assistant Counsel to the Governor Attendees: Superintendent Joe D’Amico, NY State Police (via phone) Kevin Gagan, First Deputy Superintendent, NY State Police (via phone) Terence J. O'Leary, Director of the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, NYS Dept. of Health Jim Dering, General Counsel, NYS Dept of Health 4:30 PM Meeting re: Tappan Zee Bridge Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Larry Schwartz, Secretary to the Governor (via phone) Howard Glaser, Director of State Operations (via phone) Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director 5:45 PM Meeting re: Peace Bridge Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Howard Glaser, Director of State Operations (via phone) Joe Percoco, Executive Deputy Secretary Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director John Maggiore, Chief of Staff to the Lt. Governor (via phone) Sam Hoyt, Senior Vice President for Regional Economic Development, Empire State Development Corporation (via phone) 7:00 PM Meeting Location: Governor’s Office State Capitol Albany, NY Staff: Larry Schwartz, Secretary to the Governor (via phone) Joe Percoco, Executive Deputy Secretary Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director ### Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Saturday, August 4, 2012 9:10 AM Wheels Up Albany International Airport En Route Greater Buffalo International Airport Aircraft: NYSP King Air Passengers: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy Communications Director Protective Services incl. Major S. Nevins State Purposes: Travel to Buffalo to make an economic development announcement Mixed Use: No Reimbursed: No 10:20 AM Wheels Down Greater Buffalo International Airport 10:45 AM Buffalo Peace Bridge Announcement Location: Peace Bridge Plaza R.F. Wilson Building U.S. Customs Lounge 1 Peace Bridge Plaza Buffalo, NY 14213 Invitees: Congressman Brian Higgins Senator Mark Grisanti Senator Tim Kennedy Assemblyman Sean Ryan Mayor Byron Brown, City of Buffalo Rich Fontana, Buffalo Common Council, Council President David Rivera, Buffalo Common Council, Council Member Anthony M. Annunziata, Vice Chair, Peace Bridge Board 11:55 AM Wheels Up Greater Buffalo International Airport En Route Albany International Airport Aircraft: NYSP King Air Passengers: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Josh Vlasto, Executive Deputy
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