Andrew Cuomo announces candidacy for New York City mayor: ‘Our city is in crisis’

• Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, citing the city’s crisis and need for effective leadership. He acknowledged past mistakes but emphasized his experience and ability to bridge political divides.
• Cuomo faces a crowded primary field and an incumbent, Mayor Eric Adams, who is under federal indictment on corruption charges.
• Cuomo stepped down as governor in August 2021 following sexual harassment allegations.

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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday, March 1, on X, that he’s running for mayor of New York City. In his announcement post, he said the city is in crisis and requires effective leadership.

“Our city is in crisis. That’s why I am running to be Mayor of New York City,” Cuomo posted. “We need government to work. We need effective leadership.”

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In his campaign video, Cuomo acknowledged past mistakes during his career but described himself as a seasoned leader capable of bridging political divides.

“Did I always do everything right in my years of government service? Of course not. Would I do some things differently knowing what I know now — certainly. Did I make mistakes, some painfully? Definitely, and I believe I learned from them and that I am a better person for it,” Cuomo said.

The former governor faces a crowded primary field with low name recognition and an incumbent, Mayor Eric Adams, who remains under federal indictment on corruption charges.

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He resigned as governor in August 2021 following sexual harassment allegations. Women began accusing Cuomo of misconduct in late 2020 and early 2021, leading to a potential impeachment before he stepped down. Cuomo has denied the allegations and later sued the attorney general’s office.

A state ethics panel unsuccessfully tried to get Cuomo to forfeit the proceeds of his book deal, arguing he used taxpayer resources to prepare, edit and publish the book.

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Andrew Cuomo began his political career working for his father, former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, and later became U.S. housing secretary under former President Bill Clinton and New York attorney general before being elected governor in 2010.