August 7, 2011 11:36 pm

How Former Gov. Hugh Carey Left His Mark on New York

He famously said “the days of wine and roses are over” when he took office in 1975. Admirers of former Gov. Hugh Carey say he never quite got enough credit during his term for rescuing the state and city from financial ruin. NBC New York’s government affairs reporter Melissa Russo takes a look back at his life and political legacy.

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