NYC Mayor's Race: A talk with candidate and former NYS governor Andrew Cuomo

"Andrew Cuomo has the most extensive resume of the three candidates seeking to be New York City's next mayor and while some argue against that experience, the former governor believes it's what makes him stand out among the field. Along with serving as an adviser to his father, former Gov. Mario Cuomo, for many years, Andrew Cuomo held the position of Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the Clinton Administration."

"Because experience matters, he said. I know how the state legislature passes laws. I know what it takes to get something done in the city council. I know what to ask for in a state budget that is reasonable and that the state can actually do. Because I understand the budget from the state's point of view, frankly, better than the state understands the budget from the state's point of view."

Andrew Cuomo's career includes advising former Gov. Mario Cuomo, serving as HUD Secretary, four years as New York attorney general, and three terms as governor. He resigned as governor in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations that he denies. Critics also fault his handling of COVID-19, particularly policies affecting nursing homes. Cuomo emphasizes that his long experience provides insight into legislative processes, city council operations, and state budgeting mechanics. He argues that this knowledge enables him to request realistic budgets and navigate state–city relations more effectively than opponents Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa.

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