Andrew Cuomo Under Fire During NYC Mayoral Debate
Andrew Cuomo took center stage in the first debate of the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. Eight other candidates challenged him directly, raising past controversies and questioning his return to politics.
Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 after facing sexual harassment allegations, now seeks a political comeback. His rivals targeted decisions he made on health programs, his COVID-19 response, and his personal conduct.
Here are some key moments from the debate:
- Michael Blake said, “The people who don’t feel safe are the young women, mothers and grandmothers around Andrew Cuomo.”
- Zohran Mamdani added, “The difference between myself and Andrew Cuomo is that my campaign is not funded by the very billionaires who put Donald Trump in D.C.”
- Adrienne Adams asked, “No regrets when it comes to cutting Medicaid or health care? No regrets when it comes to cutting child care?”
- Brad Lander repeatedly compared Cuomo to Donald Trump.
Cuomo defended his record. “We led the way under COVID,” he said, denying that he hid nursing home death numbers. On the harassment report, he insisted, “The report was done. Nothing has come out of it.”
The candidates also debated how to address housing, crime, and rising costs in the city. Each presented different strategies, highlighting the field’s diversity.
As early voting begins on June 14 and the primary takes place on June 24, this debate offered voters a closer look at the candidates. Cuomo’s ability to defend his past could influence how New Yorkers see him going forward.
More…
- https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/04/nyc-mayoral-debate-trump-cuomo-attacks-00388771
- https://apnews.com/article/andrew-cuomo-new-york-city-mayor-zohran-mamdani-7a108d89703e8844d8a966acbf11b4b7
- https://nypost.com/2025/06/05/us-news/andrew-cuomo-and-attacks-against-ex-gov-takes-center-stage-in-rowdy-nyc-democratic-mayoral-debate/
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