Helicopter Carrying Gov. Cuomo Makes Emergency Landing

NEWBURGH, NY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s helicopter experienced mechanical problems on its way from Albany to New York City Wednesday and made an emergency landing at Stewart Airport in Newburgh.

The governor had just delivered his final regional State of the State address in Albany.

A Cuomo spokesman said around 4 p.m. the helicopter filled with smoke-like fumes and the pilot made the emergency landing.

Cuomo and two aides were on board, as were the pilot and security.

There were no injuries and the helicopter is undergoing maintenance.

The cause of the incident is being investigated.

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