Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York, has officially entered the race for New York City mayor.
His long-anticipated candidacy was announced in a 17-minute video, where he positioned himself as the leader to pull the city out of a crisis.
“Our city is in crisis,” Cuomo declared on Twitter. “That’s why I am running to be Mayor of New York City.”
Our city is in crisis. That’s why I am running to be Mayor of New York City. We need government to work. We need effective leadership. https://t.co/a0vVYRF4iP pic.twitter.com/JIrhD1Edqs
— Andrew Cuomo (@andrewcuomo) March 1, 2025
Despite sexual harassment allegations leading to his 2021 resignation, Cuomo remains an optimistic contender, with strong name recognition and deep political ties. Polls suggest he could be a frontrunner, even against a crowded Democratic primary field, including Comptroller Brad Lander and state Senators Jessica Ramos and Zellnor Myrie.
Cuomo has already secured a major endorsement from Congressman Ritchie Torres, who called him “a Mr. Tough Guy.” However, opponents are not holding back. At a recent forum, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani took aim, saying, “Unlike Mayor Adams, who raised your rent, or Governor Cuomo, who put you in Tier 6, I have the guts to ask for your endorsement in person.”
Meanwhile, Cuomo continues to face scrutiny over his past, including a DOJ report accusing him of creating a “sexually hostile work environment” and a controversial COVID-19 nursing home policy. His attorney maintains his innocence, dismissing the DOJ findings as “deeply flawed.”
