Andrew Cuomo Announces Run for NYC Mayor

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of New York City, seeking to succeed current Mayor Eric Adams. The move marks Cuomo’s return to politics after resigning in 2021 amid allegations of misconduct. His campaign, focused on tackling crime, homelessness, and economic instability, claims he is as an experienced leader aiming to restore stability to the city.

Cuomo has faced backlash for his handling of COVID-19 restrictions, particularly policies that targeted religious gatherings in Orthodox neighborhoods. Some felt his administration unfairly singled out the Jewish community.

In his campaign announcement, Cuomo emphasized his ability to work with federal officials—including President Trump, whom he previously clashed with—to secure funding and resources for the city. His entry into the Democratic primary, scheduled for June 24, 2025, adds another high-profile figure to the race, which already includes New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, State Senators Jessica Ramos and Zellnor Myrie, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.

Andrew Cuomo was a polarizing figure. His tenure was marked by heavy-handed governance, progressive policies, and scandals that ultimately led to his resignation. Cuomo championed big-government solutions, expanding state control over healthcare, education, and economic policy, often at the expense of taxpayers and businesses. His aggressive COVID-19 policies, including harsh lockdowns and an executive order forcing nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients, led to thousands of unnecessary deaths among the elderly—something his administration attempted to cover up.

Beyond policy failures, Cuomo’s leadership style embodied the worst aspects of Democratic machine politics: arrogance, corruption, and a blatant disregard for personal responsibility. He relished using state power to enforce progressive social agendas, from stringent gun control laws to extreme abortion policies. His economic policies—high taxes, burdensome regulations, and reckless spending—drove businesses and residents out of New York at an alarming rate, weakening the state’s economy. Despite his claims of fiscal responsibility, New York remained one of the highest-taxed and most debt-ridden states in the country under his leadership.