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From 1684 to 1777, when New York was under the British colonial government, the attorney general was appointed by the British Crown , or the colonial governor on its behalf. In 1693, the attorney general earned a salary of 50 Pounds . From 1777 to 1846, the attorney general was appointed by the New York State Legislature . Attorneys general were elected by the voters from 1846 to 1908 (to a two-year term; in 1910 the term was lengthened to the current four years.) Since 1777, seventy two persons have held the office. The current holder of the office is Andrew Cuomo , who was elected on November 8 , 2006 . LIST OF NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL SEE ALSO
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