The Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA) was a statewide political advocacy organization in New York that advocated for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage, which American politician, author, and attorney who has been the 56th Governor of New York, that disbanded ESPA after an executive order was passed?
Andrew Cuomo Andrew Mark Cuomo ( ; born December 6, 1957) is an American politician, author, and attorney who has been the 56th Governor of New York since January 1, 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected in 2010, holding the same position his father, Mario Cuomo, held for three terms from 1983 to 1995.
James F. Capalino James Francis “Jim” Capalino (born July 14, 1950) is an American executive and government relations consultant. He is best known for his service as Commissioner of the Department of General Services (now part of DCAS) in Mayor Ed Koch’s first administration and for founding Capalino+Company, the second largest government and community relations lobbying firm in New York City.