Bill Murray

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Peter Friedel

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Jeffery Collins

Judy Nolfo

-  The Surrogate's Court can hear cases related to establishing the validity of wills, the administration of estates, and adoptions.
- Each of New York's 62 counties has one surrogate judge, except New York County and Kings County which have two each.
- Surrogate judges serve 10-year terms, except in the five counties of New York City, where they serve 14-year terms.
- Surrogate judges are elected countywide and required to be residents of the county they serve.
- Their salaries range from $119,800 to $136,700 depending on the county.

Oversees probate, estate administration, and adoptions.

Ulster

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Joseph Hernandez

Thomas P. DiNapoli

- The state comptroller is a statewide elected official who serves as New York’s chief financial officer and oversees the state’s financial operations.
- The comptroller manages the state’s finances, including maintaining accounting systems, processing payments, and overseeing financial records.
- The comptroller manages the state pension fund and administers the retirement system for public employees such as teachers, police officers, and other government workers.
- The state comptroller is elected to serve four-year terms and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The position has a salary of approximately $220,000 per year.

An official who manages state finances and audits government spending.

New York

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Bruce A. Blakeman

Kathy C. Hochul

- The governor is the highest-ranking executive official in New York State and serves as the head of the executive branch.
- The governor enforces state laws, oversees executive agencies, and directs the overall operation of state government. 
- The governor has the power to sign or veto legislation, including a line-item veto to reject specific parts of spending bills. The governor appoints leaders of state agencies, boards, and commissions.
- The governor serves as commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces.
- The governor is elected statewide to serve a four-year term and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The governor receives a salary of approximately $250,000 per year.

The state’s chief executive who leads government and enforces state laws.

Public Health

Environment

Healthcare

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Letitia A. James

Saritha Komatireddy

- The attorney general is a statewide elected official who serves as the chief legal officer of New York State and heads the Department of Law.
- The attorney general enforces state laws and represents the state in legal matters, including defending state agencies and officials in court.
- The attorney general investigates and prosecutes violations of state law, including fraud, corruption, organized crime, and illegal business practices.
- The attorney general oversees specialized units such as the Organized Crime Task Force and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which investigate criminal activity and healthcare-related fraud.
- The attorney general is elected to serve a four-year term and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The position has a salary of approximately $220,000 per year.

The state’s chief legal officer who enforces laws and represents the state.

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