Commissioner of The Department of Agriculture and Markets
Governor Andrew Cuomo nominated Aubertine as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets on January 6, 2011. Aubertine was unanimously confirmed by the State Senate on April 5, 2011. He had been serving in the capacity as acting commissioner between his nomination and final confirmation.
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