Crown Heights United PAC Endorses Andrew Cuomo for Mayor, Strengthening Campaign’s Momentum Heading Into Final Five Weeks
“With extremism and antisemitism on the rise, and the city facing an unprecedented crisis, it is more important than ever to make our voices heard and vote.”
“We proudly endorse Andrew Cuomo for Mayor of New York City.”
Brooklyn, NY — The campaign of Andrew Cuomo for Mayor of New York City today announced the endorsement of Crown Heights United PAC, a prominent Jewish community and civic organization rooted in Crown Heights and active across the city.
The endorsement was formalized in a letter signed by rabbis and community leaders including Rabbi Lazer Avtzon, Yaacov Behrman, Sruly Clapman, Shaya Gordon, Rabbi Yossi Garelik, Rabbi Shea Hecht, Mendy Hershkop, Shlomie Hecht, Avi Lesches, Menachem Light, and Mendel Wilhelm. Additional community leaders Zalman Friedman and Shmuel Rosenstein also joined in support.
In their endorsement statement, Crown Heights United PAC wrote: “The Crown Heights Jewish community has always led with courage and conviction—making the right choices for the future of New York City and demonstrating sound judgment…We proudly endorse Andrew Cuomo for Mayor of New York City. With extremism and antisemitism on the rise, and the city facing an unprecedented crisis, it is more important than ever to make our voices heard and vote.”
This endorsement comes after consultation with Jewish communities, Rabbonim, and askonim across the city.
“I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of Crown Heights United PAC and humbled by the trust placed in me by its leaders and by the broader Jewish community,” said Andrew Cuomo. “I pledge to redouble my efforts to lead the fight against antisemitism in every corner of New York City. We must build a city where everyone, regardless of faith or background, feels safe, respected, and welcome. At the same time, I commit to working tirelessly to ensure that New York remains safe, affordable, and accessible for all. With your support, we will build a safer, fairer, more inclusive New York City together.”
About Crown Heights United PAC
Crown Heights United PAC is a civic and community-engagement organization anchored in the Crown Heights Jewish community. Its mission includes supporting candidates and policies that advance the welfare, safety, and dignity of its members and of New York City as a whole. It is respected both locally and across Jewish communal networks, having consulted with rabbis, lay leaders, and community stakeholders citywide in arriving at its endorsement.
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