10 Clergy Members Endorse Andrew Cuomo for Mayor
Diverse Coalition of Clergy Members Rally Around Cuomo for Mayor in Fight to Save Our City; Over 75 Faith Leaders Across NYC Now Back Cuomo for Mayor
We know him, we trust him, and we believe his steady hand and bold vision are exactly what New York City needs today. We proudly endorse Andrew Cuomo for mayor, confident that he will lead with integrity, strength, and compassion, and that he will deliver.
- Prominent Faith Leaders
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City, today proudly received the key endorsement of 10 prominent Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, and Caribbean clergy members who represent the diverse communities of New York City. These faith leaders add to the 68 clergy endorsements that Governor Cuomo has received in his bid for Mayor of New York City.
“For our congregants, government is not an academic exercise of ideology—we need a government that can actually deliver. As faith leaders across New York City, we stand united: in this time of crisis, Andrew Cuomo is the only candidate in this race who has the vision, drive, and decades-long track record of delivering real results for our communities,” the prominent faith leaders said. “Throughout his career, he has demonstrated unwavering leadership—whether guiding our state through COVID, prioritizing and delivering for marginalized communities, or taking on Trump, he speaks when others stay silent, and acts when others fail to deliver. We know him, we trust him, and we believe his steady hand and bold vision are exactly what New York City needs today. We proudly endorse Andrew Cuomo for mayor, confident that he will lead with integrity, strength, and compassion, and that he will deliver.”
“I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of these respected faith leaders who represent the heart and soul of communities across New York City,” Governor Cuomo said. “Through every challenge, they have been a source of strength and hope for so many. These faith leaders reflect the best of our city, spending every day fighting for our most vulnerable and providing guidance, services, and hope within their communities. I am proud to stand with them, and together, with faith and determination, we will move New York City forward.”
This clergy endorsement comes on the day of Governor Cuomo’s visit to Salem Missionary Baptist Church and Bethesda Healing Center in Brooklyn. These spiritual leaders have preached the gospel to inspire, galvanize, and educate their followers to improve their communities, become engaged participants in civic activism, and advance social justice.
The new clergy member supporters include:
Bronx:
- Reverend Dr. Hiram Ratliff, New Tabernacle Baptist Church of the Bronx Inc.
Brooklyn:
- Pastor Brugard Brutus, Remsen Church of God
- Pastor Yingde Han, Good News Brooklyn NY Church
- Pastor Karl Menard, Kingdom Destiny
- Pastor Nerlyne Menard, Kingdom Destiny
- Pastor Matthew Pierre, Fellowship Tabernacle of Faith
- Pastor Marilyn M. Pierre, Fellowship Tabernacle of Faith
- Pastor Winnie Pierre, Church of Lord
- Pastor Dr. Yves Pierre, Church of Lord
Queens:
- Reverend Frankco Harris, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of Hollis
Throughout his career in public service, Governor Cuomo has been a champion for working New Yorkers. He raised wages for millions, protected the right to organize when the Supreme Court tried to break the back of the labor movement, increased access to healthcare, enacted the nation's strongest paid family leave program and expanded apprenticeships, vocational training, and workforce development programs. He also advanced the most substantial infrastructure program in a generation, including the Second Avenue Subway, the Moynihan Train Hall and the new Kosciuszko Bridge and the new JFK and LaGuardia Airports – all major projects built with union labor.
These prominent clergy members join U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, Democratic Organization of Queens County and Chairman Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, former New York State Comptroller Carl McCall, former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., New York State Senator James Sanders Jr., Brooklyn Democratic Chair and Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, Assembly Member Charles Fall, Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs, Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, Assembly Member Latrice Walker, Assembly Member Erik Dilan, Assembly Member Jordan Wright, Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, Assembly Member Sam Berger, Assembly Member Vivian Cook, Assembly Member John Zaccaro, Assembly Member William Colton, Assembly Member David Weprin, Assembly Member Edward Braunstein, Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman, Council Member Kamillah Hanks, Council Member Farah N. Louis, Council Member Susan Zhuang, Council Member Darlene Mealy, Council Member Lynn Schulman, Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, 1199SEIU, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), 32BJ SEIU, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, The Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors Local 2507, the New York City Deputy Sheriffs’ Benevolent Association, New York City Coalition of the International Union of the Operating Engineers, The Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2, Teamsters Local 237, Local 3 IBEW, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters, District Council 9 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, 35 District Leaders across the city, former National Director of the Anti-Defamation League Abe Foxman, the Village Reform Democratic Club, Taminent Regular Democratic Club, American Jewish Congress, over 68 prominent clergy members, and the Italian American Leadership Council in endorsing Governor Cuomo for Mayor of New York City.
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