Andrew Cuomo, former New York Governor, has announced his candidacy for Mayor of New York City. Cuomo, a Democrat, resigned from the governorship four years ago amid multiple sexual harassment allegations. In his campaign launch video, Cuomo highlighted his accomplishments as governor and emphasized the need for strong leadership to address the city’s current challenges. His entry into the race comes as current Mayor Eric Adams faces a federal indictment on corruption charges.
Cuomo’s candidacy adds to a crowded field of Democratic candidates vying for the mayoral seat, including Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, Zohran Mamdani, Jessica Ramos, and Zellnor Myrie. Stringer criticized Cuomo for his past actions as governor, accusing him of neglecting New York City’s needs.
Cuomo’s tenure as governor saw high approval ratings but was marred by allegations of sexual harassment, culminating in his resignation in 2021. In his resignation speech, Cuomo acknowledged making mistakes and expressed a desire to learn from them. Despite the allegations, Cuomo believes he is a better person now and hopes to prove it through his actions as a mayoral candidate.
Prior to his official campaign launch, Cuomo received the endorsement of Rep. Ritchie Torres, who praised his competence and courage in governing the city. Torres highlighted Cuomo’s ability to stand up to extreme politics and expressed optimism for his potential comeback in New York City.
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