ICYMI: What They Are Saying About Andrew Cuomo’s Victorious Debate Performance
Unions & Leaders Representing Working New Yorkers Agree: Cuomo Has the Experience & the Record to Put NYC Back on the Right Track
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for mayor of New York City, emerged as the clear winner in the first New York City Democratic mayoral primary debate Wednesday night. Cuomo outlined his plans to make New York City safer and more affordable and highlighted his experience and real record of delivering for New Yorkers.
Reactions from the debate include:
1199SEIU: New York’s frontline healthcare workers have long known @andrewcuomo as a leader who fights for working people. He delivered on the #FightFor15, and we’re with him to win the #FightFor20!
Hotel and Gaming Trades Council: Andrew Cuomo is reminding everyone at tonight’s mayoral primary debate that he’s the candidate backed by workers!
“I am the person on this stage who represents the working men and women of New York City,” @andrewcuomo said on the debate stage. “The labor unions have endorsed me – over 650,000 strong working men and women.”
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn: It’s time NYC has a mayor who prioritizes public safety. @AndrewCuomo has a plan to hire 5,000 new police officers, crack down on quality-of-life crimes, and make our subways safe.
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn: Tonight, @AndrewCuomo showed us a leader who is experienced, effective, and ready to be Mayor. He will hit the ground running on day one to build an affordable, safe, fair city for each and every New Yorker.
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bitchotte Hermelyn: @AndrewCuomo is the only candidate with a proven track record of results to manage NYC through the crises it faces today. As Mayor, he will build a safe and more affordable city for all.
Council Member Kamilah Hanks: Government isn’t about words, it’s about actions. Throughout his decades in public service, @AndrewCuomo has delivered historic results for New Yorkers. As Mayor, he will bring experienced leadership to City Hall and make NYC safe and more affordable for all!
Council Member Kamillah Hanks: I gotta say, New Yorkers deserve a leader with a real plan to fix this city. Tonight made it clear: @AndrewCuomo has the record and the roadmap. Rank him #1 from June 14–22 during early voting.
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato: @AndrewCuomo knows how to get big things done - just look around. Moynihan Train Hall, the Second Avenue Subway, the new Kosciuszko Bridge, JFK and LaGuardia Airports. As Mayor, he’ll deliver real results that improve life for every New Yorker.
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato: Too many New Yorkers feel unsafe riding the subway. @AndrewCuomo has a plan to increase transit police staffing levels, combat fare evasion, and modernize infrastructure - improving safety and reliability for all riders.
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato: Under Governor @AndrewCuomo, New York led the nation with the launch of universal Pre-K. As Mayor, he’ll ensure every three- and four-year-old has access to full-day 3-K and Pre-K.
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato: Tonight, we saw firsthand who has the experience and vision to make NYC more affordable, safe, and fair: @AndrewCuomo. Rank him #1 during early voting, June 14 - 22.
Assembly Member Jordan Wright: @AndrewCuomo has always been a champion for working New Yorkers. As Governor, he:
Raised wages for millions
Enacted the nation’s strongest paid family leave program
Rebuilt our infrastructure
As Mayor, he’ll continue to deliver real results for New Yorkers
Assembly Member Jordan Wright: NYC needs a leader who will finally address the city’s mental health crisis. @AndrewCuomo has a plan to get severely mentally ill homeless people off the streets and into treatment.
Assembly Member Jordan Wright: After tonight’s debate, there can be no doubt that @AndrewCuomo is the only candidate in this race who is ready to be Mayor. From making NYC more affordable to restoring public safety to addressing the mental health and homelessness crisis, he is ready to tackle the issues.
Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers: NYC is facing crises of affordability, public safety, and leadership. And in a crisis, you want experienced leadership - leadership that is tested, proven, and experienced. @AndrewCuomo is an experienced leader.
Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers: As Governor, @AndrewCuomo unveiled NY’s universal Pre-K expansion and created and expanded 3-K programs. Now, as Mayor, he’ll ensure access to full-day 3-K and Pre-K citywide for every New Yorker.
Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers: Tonight @AndrewCuomo proved why he’s the best candidate for the job. He will restore effective leadership to City Hall and build a safe, fair, more affordable NYC for all.
Assembly Member Sam Berger: As Governor, Andrew Cuomo took a no-compromise stance on the hateful BDS movement. We need someone who leads with action, not candidates who have spent years promoting antisemitic rhetoric only to pretend combating that hate is suddenly important to them.
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman: Not surprised this debate is just personal attacks on Andrew Cuomo but let’s skip the mudslinging and focus on policy. What’s next for NYC? We need a clear vision forward and that’s what @andrewcupmo offers. #PolicyOverPolitics #mayoraldebate
Council Member Lynn Schulman: Criminal activity on the subways cannot be tolerated. After watching tonight's Mayoral debate, I am glad @AndrewCuomo has a plan to address crime and disorder in the subway system, restore rider confidence, and reclaim the subways as a safe and orderly environment.
Bishop Orlando Findlayter: @AndrewCuomo has always been there when our community needed him in times of crisis. We know that, as Mayor, he will make a real impact to improve the lives of our congregations and fight injustice.
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