New York ex-governor Cuomo announces NYC mayorship bid

2/3/2025 16:22

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo launched his electoral campaign for New York City mayorship on Saturday.



"Our city is in crisis. That's why I am running to be mayor of New York City. We need government to work. We need effective leadership," Cuomo said on social media platform X.



New York City is scheduled to hold its mayoral election on Nov. 4, 2025.



Cuomo would run against embattled incumbent mayor Eric Adams and other candidates from the Democratic Party in the crowded race.



He also posted a 17-minute video explaining his positions and his mayoral campaign website also went online.



"Did I make mistakes, some painfully? Definitely. And I believe I learned from them and I am a better person for it," said Cuomo in the video.



Born in 1957, Cuomo started to serve as New York state governor in January 2011. He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018 but had to step down in August 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations.