Andrew Cuomo Making the Most of His ‘Shawshank’ Moment

There’s been a hint of fascination, bordering on admiration, in the governor’s full-court media press regarding the escape of two hardcore inmates.

In this handout from the New York State Governor's Office, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is shown the escape path where two convicted murderers fled from the Clinton Correctional Facility June 6, 2014 in Dannemora, New York.

Photo by Darren McGee/New York State Governor's Office via Getty Images
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“From pre-production to final cut, we will be your partner every step of the way,” promises the New York State Office of Motion Picture & Television Development, which offers tax incentives, “great locations” and a deep talent pool to productions that choose to film in the Empire State.