The term seed also has a general meaning that antedates the aboveâanything that can be sown, e.g. seed potatoes, seeds of corn or sunflower seeds . In the case of sunflower and corn seeds, what is sown is the seed enclosed in a shell or husk, whereas the potato is a tuber. Many structures commonly referred to as seeds are actually dry fruits.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he will reduce his salary by five percent. The salary for the Governor, $179,000, is set by state law and has not changed since 1999. The Governor will return to the State the amount his salary is reduced.
Cuomoâs statement also revealed he received a âgiftâ from his former boss, financier Andrew Farkas, of round trip plane for a one-day trip he took last year. The trip was valued at between $5,000 and $20,000.