Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for mayor of New York City, earlier today joined Grand Marshal Harley Lippman and the Jewish Community Relations Council to march in this year’s Israel Day parade. The parade was held amid a national surge in antisemitic hate crimes, according to the Anti-Defamation League. This is the highest number since the group started tracking these incidents in 1979 and a 153 percent increase since 2022 – the year before the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas. New York — home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel – has the dubious distinction of having the highest number of antisemitic incidents in the nation.
Governor Andrew Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City, today announced the endorsement of Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, who represents the Bronx’s 82nd Assembly District, which includes the neighborhoods of Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Westchester Square, City Island, Country Club, and Pelham Bay sections of the East Bronx. Assembly Member Benedetto, a former public school teacher who has focused on educational and child protection issues as a state legislator, praised Cuomo for his emphasis on public safety and rebuilding the ranks of the NYPD.
Governor Andrew Cuomo, candidate for New York City mayor, today announced the endorsement of Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos, who represents Northern Manhattan's 72nd Assembly District, which includes the neighborhoods of Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill. Assembly Member De Los Santos is a dedicated public servant and the first Dominican-American man elected to the New York State Assembly; he is known for his strong advocacy on behalf of working families and his commitment to building a better future for his community.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City, today received the endorsement of the Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association. The first responder union represents Fire Alarm Dispatchers, Supervising Fire Alarm Dispatchers, and Chief Fire Alarm Dispatchers in New York City.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City, today earned the pivotal endorsements of New York’s Bravest who serve in the FDNY – the Uniformed Firefighters Association and the United Fire Officers Association. The two firefighter unions represent the rank-and-file members and the fire officers of the New York City Fire Department, respectively.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City, today attended a Mother’s Day Service at The Sanctuary Church, alongside former first lady and mother, Matilda Cuomo. Cuomo, who was welcomed by Reverend Susana Rivera Leon and Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, spoke about the strength and influence of women and mothers, the need to stand in solidarity with our community in the Bronx, and address issues like public safety, affordability, and expanding economic opportunity.
The Daily News today published an Op-Ed by Reverend Patrick Young of First Baptist Church that highlighted Governor Cuomo’s effective leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic – specifically his commitment to protecting the Black and Brown community, his vaccine distribution efforts that prioritized marginalized communities, and his fight against President Trump to make sure that the safety of New Yorkers was ensured.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for New York City Mayor, today received the coveted endorsement of the Coalition for Community Concerns, a coalition of civic and business leaders, local activists and elected officials from northern Manhattan and the Bronx led by U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City, today attended Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs’ Mother’s Day Seniors Brunch at the James Weldon Johnson House in Harlem. Gibbs, who represents East Harlem and Randall’s Island as well as parts of the Upper East Side and Central Harlem, was one of the first elected officials to endorse Cuomo for Mayor back in March.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for mayor of New York City, addressed 800 congregants at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in Manhattan for a Shabbat service earlier today. Governor Cuomo reaffirmed his commitment to the Jewish community and urged New Yorkers to mobilize and combat antisemitism at the ballot box.
Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City met with Asian community leaders at Lin Sing Association in Manhattan’s Chinatown to discuss his plans to bring effective, experienced leadership to City Hall and deliver relief from the affordability and public safety crises impacting New Yorkers. He was joined by New York City Council Member Susan Zhuang, President of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Tony Chuy, and President of Lin Sing Association Kenny Leung.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City, today announced that Teamsters Joint Council 16 has proudly endorsed his candidacy. The union, which represents 120,000 freight drivers and workers in Downstate New York and Puerto Rico, covers many sectors of the economy and whose members work in warehouses, factories, airports, the New York City Housing Authority, and the New York City Department of Sanitation.
