Convening
The scene as the New York State Electoral College convenes in the State Senate chamber at the Capitol. 12/19/16
Attention To Detail
A staff member straightens boxes of pens set out for electors to use in the signing of post-vote certifications. Electoral College 12/19/16
Diaz, Stewart-Cousins, Hochul
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul chatting just before the Electoral College convened. 12/19/16
de Blasio & Ingram
Bill de Blasio says hello to Hazel Ingram, the oldest elector. Electoral College 12/19/16
Electoral College 12/19/16
Mayors
Five electors who are mayors pose for a photo before the Electoral College began; NYC's Bill de Blasio, Syracuse's Stephanie Miner, Albany's Kathy Sheehan, Buffalo's Byron Brown and Rochester's Lovely Warren. 12/19/16
Somoza
Former president Bill Clinton greets Elector Anastasia Somoza as he and Governor Andrew Cuomo enter the Senate chamber. Electoral College 12/19/16
Chin Chuck
Governor Cuomo gives Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie a "chuck" after shaking hands. Cuomo and former President Bill Clinton had just entered the Senate chamber to applause from the other electors. Electoral College 12/19/16
Eye On The Press
Governor Cuomo glances up at the press gallery as he sits down during the opening the Electoral College. 12/19/16
Cuomo Ascends
Governor Andrew Cuomo ascends the podium after being elected as president of the Electoral College, receiving the gavel from Secretary of State Rossana Rosada. 12/19/16
Brown & Cuomo
Buffalo Mayor Byron, one of the Electoral College secretaries, and Governor Cuomo on the podium. Electoral College 12/19/16
Comfort
Former president Bill Clinton pats Governor Andrew Cuomo as he goes to to cast his Electoral College ballot for his wife. 12/19/16
