He tackled official corruption by dismissing Smith's cronies and instituting a Public Service Commission, and took action to address New York's growing need for power through the development of hydroelectricity on the St. Lawrence River.
He tackled official corruption by. He was dismissing Smith's cronies. He was instituting a Public Service Commission. He took action. This was to address New York's growing need for power through the development of hydroelectricity on the St. Lawrence River.