Andrew Cuomo has decided to stay in this year’s New York City mayoral race — but there’s a caveat.

After suffering a bruising loss to Zohran Mamdani in last month’s Democratic mayoral primary, Cuomo announced Monday he will mount an independent bid in November’s general election, vowing he’s “in it to win it.”

“As my grandfather used to say, when you get knocked down, learn the lesson and pick yourself back up and get in the game, and that is what I’m going to do,” Cuomo said in a kickoff video posted on social media.

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Still, Cuomo left the door open to the possibility of bowing out of the November contest in a couple months.

In an emailed message to supporters provided to the Daily News, Cuomo confirmed he has accepted a proposal, first floated by independent mayoral hopeful Jim Walden, to commission a poll in September testing the strengths of each of the remaining mayoral candidates in head-to-head matchups with Mamdani.

Under that proposal, whichever candidate performs best would stay in the race, while the rest would drop out, a strategy designed to ensure there are no “spoilers” who could “guarantee Mamdani’s election,” Cuomo wrote.

“Our common goal must be to run the strongest candidate against Mr. Mamdani,” the ex-governor wrote.

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Cuomo’s campaign didn’t immediately provide details on who will conduct the September poll.

But it looks unlikely any of the remaining mayoral candidates, besides Walden, will actually play ball with Cuomo’s proposal.

Mayor Adams, who dropped out of the Democratic primary amid fallout from his federal corruption indictment, has made clear he will stay in November’s race no matter what, running on an independent line.

Asked Monday about Cuomo’s proposed path forward, Adams called the ex-gov “a double-digit loser” who already “had his opportunity” in the primary.

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“To even suggest that Mayor Adams, with his record of delivering for working-class New Yorkers and bringing the city to where we are today post-COVID, should somehow agree to a fakakta poll suggests either a delusion or arrogance. Maybe both,” said Frank Carone, Adams’ reelection campaign chairman and longtime political confidant. “Either way, it will not happen!”

Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa, meantime, has said only death would prevent him from running in November’s election.

Despite resigning as governor in 2021 amid sexual and professional misconduct accusations he denies, Cuomo has since the June 24 primary continued to poll as the strongest candidate to take on Mamdani in the general election.

A new survey from Data for Progress released Monday showed Mamdani winning the contest with 40% support, compared with Cuomo’s 24%, Adams’ 15%, Sliwa’s 14% and Walden’s 1%.

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Mamdani, a democratic socialist who trounced Cuomo in the primary by a 12 percentage point margin, would likely benefit from Adams, Cuomo and Sliwa staying in the race, as they would fracture the city’s moderate and conservative voting blocs.

Speaking at a Monday afternoon press conference in Midtown where he was endorsed by the American Federation of Musicians Local 802 union, Mamdani said he welcomes “everyone to this race” and called Cuomo’s decision to stay in it a sign he’s still “struggling to come to terms” with the primary results.

“While Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams trip over themselves to make deals in backrooms with billionaires, we are focused on fighting for working New Yorkers,” Mamdani said, a reference to recent meetings the two men have taken with business leaders worried about the prospect of the socialist running City Hall.

Cuomo has faced criticism for running a lackluster primary campaign during which he largely stayed out of public view while relying heavily on a super PAC to spend tens of millions of dollars on ads and other messaging for him.

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In his email to supporters, Cuomo admitted he “made mistakes” during the primary in not being “aggressive enough in communicating my vision for a fairer, safer more affordable New York.”

“In the next several months, I will run a very different kind of campaign. I am putting together a new team, communications plan, strategy, and field operation,” he wrote.

“And most important, I will be out there, every day in every corner of this city, meeting you where you are to talk about the struggles you face, and the solutions to address them.”

Mamdani won the primary after running a highly energetic campaign centered on affordability, deploying both an extensive street operation and a social media strategy that appeared to resonate with many younger voters.

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Mamdani made big promises on the primary trail to freeze rent for stabilized tenants, drastically expand subsidized child care and make public buses free while paying for it all by jacking up taxes on millionaires and corporations.

Cuomo and other moderate critics of Mamdani have lambasted his promises as unrealistic, along with saying his positions on Gaza and Palestinians smack of antisemitism.

“I do not believe that New York City voters affirmatively voted for a socialist form of government that is hostile to business and economic growth, and I do believe that Zohran Mamdani poses a serious threat to the future of the city we love,” Cuomo wrote to supporters. “I will give it my all to stop him.”

New York City socialist Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is being ripped for advocating “the abolition of private property” — as a video resurfaced of him touting the radical position this week.

“If there was any system that could guarantee each person housing — whether you call it the abolition of private property or you call it a statewide housing guarantee — it is preferable to what is going on right now,” Mamdani said in the video shared by RNC Research.

“People try to play gotcha games about these kinds of things. Look, I care more about whether somebody has a home.”

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5 Mamdani was advocating for “the abolition of private property” in the video. x/RNCResearch

The RNC reposting of the old clip — first appearing on the “End Wokeness” group’s X site — is a strong indication that GOP officials will seek to tie Democratic opponents to Mamdani in the 2026 congressional midterm elections, especially if he wins the mayoralty.

Suggesting or supporting stripping owners of property rights without just compensation is controversial and in some instances, illegal.

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Mamdani, in another resurfaced clip, talks up “seizing the means of production” — a policy long advanced by Marxists.

President Trump has called Mamdani a “communist.” He identifies as a Democratic socialist.

“Mamdani will be a gift to Republicans,” said New York State Republican Party chairman Ed Cox.

5 New York State Republican Committee Chairman Ed Cox speaking during the 2024 New York GOP Gala, which was held at the New York Hilton Hotel in New York, NY on April 4, 2024. Christopher Sadowski

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“But if he wins the mayoralty he’ll destroy New York.”

New York’s House Republicans piled on Thursday.

Here’s the latest on NYC mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani

“Seize the means of production & ‘abolition of private property.’ Two ideas shared by two communists: Karl Marx & Zohran Mamdani,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn), whose mom fled communist Cuba.

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5 U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) speaks to reporters as she leaves a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on June 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Getty Images

Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican who represents the lower Hudson Valley who also reposted the Mamdani video said, “Marxism. Communism. Socialism. Call it whatever you want. It’s bat shit insane and he must be defeated at the ballot box in November.”

Mamdani’s campaign had no immediate comment.

His housing plan calls for 200,000 new affordable units over ten year.

5 Republican Representatives from New York Mike Lawler during a bill enrollment ceremony with House Republicans after passing the Republican budget bill, at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 03 July 2025. GRAEME SLOAN/EPA/Shutterstock

A 33-year-old Queens assemblyman, Mamdani shocked the political world by defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary last month.

Mamdani is now favored to win the general election against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and Cuomo. Both Adams and Cuomo are running on independent ballot lines.

Mamdani, during a series of meetings over the past week, has sought to allay the concerns of city business leaders about his plans to boost taxes on millionaires and corporations by $9 billion to fund a subsidized housing expansion, fare-free buses and child care.

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5 New York State Assemblymember and New York City Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference announcing District Council 37’s endorsement of Mamdani for mayor at DC 37 headquarters on July 15, 2025 in New York City. Andrew Schwartz / SplashNews.com

He also downplayed some of his controversial clips touting Marxist ideas.

Major Democratic leaders in New York haven’t endorsed him — at least not yet — including Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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Mamdani is scheduled to meet with Jeffries on Friday.

A new poll from HarrisX shows the Republican nominee for New York City mayor, Curtis Sliwa, within reach of securing an election victory if the mayoral general election were held today, after he surged in the latest poll for the highly competitive race, positioning him as a serious contender against Democratic mayoral nominee Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36), former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat who is running as an independent, and incumbent (former Democratic) NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who is also running as an independent.

In a four-way race, the Sliwa campaign said the Republican nominee commands 22 percent of the vote “statistically tied with Mamdani (26 percent) and Cuomo (23 percent)” with Adams trailing at 13 percent, and 15 percent of voters undecided. Reacting to the latest poll rankings, Sliwa said, “For the first time since 2009, a Republican for NYC mayor is within the margin of error to win. That Republican is me. The momentum is real. I’m running to be the People’s Mayor and I’m going to win on November 4th!”

Though many polls in the lead up to the Democratic mayoral primary had Cuomo leading and he went on to lose the race, nonetheless, this latest poll shows that it is, at least, a much tighter general election than in previous years. Adams won the 2021 general election with 67 percent of the vote to Sliwa’s 27.8. Sliwa’s campaign said the HarrisX poll highlights what they describe as Sliwa’s growing appeal, particularly in a three-way race without Adams, where they say he would garner 28 percent of the vote today, and remain neck-and-neck with Mamdani (29 percent) and Cuomo (31 percent). The Republican candidate’s team said Sliwa’s grassroots campaign, described as being rooted in his “decades-long commitment to public safety as the founder of the Guardian Angels,” a non-profit volunteer organization which has as its goal unarmed, crime prevention, “resonates with New Yorkers seeking a safer, more affordable city.” His campaign team went on to say that the poll underscores Sliwa’s strength among voters frustrated with the status quo, as he continues to advocate for practical solutions to crime, housing affordability, and quality-of-life issues. They said, “Unlike his opponents, Sliwa’s campaign is free from the controversies and backroom deals that have plagued other candidates, positioning him as the clear choice for New Yorkers seeking bold, independent leadership.”

As reported, Adams was indicted on corruption charges before they were dismissed by the DOJ in what many believe was a quid pro quo with U.S. President Donald Trump, Cuomo resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal in 2021, and Mamdani has faced criticism from the Jewish community for his use of the term “globalize the intifada.”

The assemblyman has since said he understands the term is offensive to the Jewish community and is discouraging its use, though he maintains its real meaning is not offensive. He has also drawn the ire of the Italian American community since an old photo of him giving the bird to a statue of Christopher Columbus began to circle online.

Additionally, Mamdani has previously called to “defund the police,” a contentious refrain which divides New Yorkers when it comes to the dual issues of public safety and the need to protect people of color from police brutality and in some cases, death. The assemblyman has also since revised his position on this term, as reported.

Sliwa’s team said in a poll ranking scenario without Cuomo, Sliwa also remains competitive, trailing Mamdani by just 10 points (Mamdani’s 35 percent to Sliwa’s 25 percent), with Adams further behind at 19 percent. They said such polling signals that the Republican nominee’s message of putting New Yorkers first is “cutting through the noise of a crowded race.” James Perrone, Sliwa’s campaign manager, said, “Curtis Sliwa’s rise in the polls reflects a hunger for a mayor who listens to the people, not the elites. His lifelong dedication to New York City and his no-nonsense approach to tackling crime and affordability make him the candidate to beat.” Meanwhile, his campaign team said that as the general election date of November 4th approaches, they are intensifying their outreach, with plans to engage voters across all five boroughs through community events, town halls, and a robust digital campaign. According to his website, Sliwa’s campaign is focusing on restoring public safety, a centerpiece of his previous, unsuccessful mayoral campaigns, addressing the affordability crisis, and bringing accountability to City Hall.

He said he plans to revive the City which he alleges has “abandoned” local small businesses by prioritizing corporate handouts while mom-and-pop shops struggle under rising costs and crime. “Politicians have only one answer: tax and spend your money & give tax breaks to billionaires/corporations,” he said.

The Republican said despite record spending, outer-borough neighborhoods continue to decline. “My administration will work with the comptroller to root out inefficiencies and corruption that drain resources from our communities,” he said. “Instead of wasting billions, we will reinvest in rebuilding and revitalizing business districts in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and The Bronx.”

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He said tourism is concentrated in the wealthiest parts of the city, while working-class neighborhoods remain ignored. “We will invest in cultural hubs across all five boroughs, bringing economic opportunities beyond tourist hotspots and making NYC a city for all, not just for the elite.”

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Sliwa added that his key initiatives include cracking down on crime, redirecting city incentives from corporate developers to local businesses, auditing city spending to eliminate corruption and waste, reinvesting those funds into rebuilding communities, and revitalizing local downtowns and commercial districts across the outer boroughs.

On public safety, Sliwa said he plans to rebuild the NYPD and crack down on crime​, by recruiting, retaining and promoting cops, and said he

understands that a stronger NYPD starts with better recruitment, smarter retention policies, and a culture that rewards leadership and excellence. It’s been widely reported in recent days that 31 cops with a “troubling history” of arrests and drug use were unlawfully hired by the NYPD. A legal case is ongoing in relation to the issue.

Sliwa said he also plans to uplift the rank and file of the NYPD, and beyond hiring, said he will ensure officers already serving are respected, fairly compensated, and supported, on and off the job. He also plans to reinstate the NYPD’s Homeless Outreach Unit to provide a compassionate, structured response to homelessness in NYC and reform Internal Oversight & Standards. He said an effective NYPD must also be a fair and professional one, both internally and in the eyes of the public.

The NY Daily News reported on July 16 that former NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon, who grew up in Norwood, has sued the mayor and top, current and former NYPD officials, alleging they operated a “corrupt enterprise” that “rewarded cronies and punished enemies at the expense of both the public and rank-and-file police officers,” according to a copy of the lawsuit.

The Republican candidate said he will also create a long-term plan for crime reduction since he alleges there is no such plan right now to “dramatically” lower crime in the City. He said every politician reacts to crime, but no one has a real, multi-year strategy to fix it.

Sliwa said he will end the cycle of repeat offenders, strengthen public safety and law enforcement legislation, reform or repeal city laws that inhibit effective policing, strengthen the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP)’s Office with appropriate funding and staffing levels, independent from the City’s five district attorneys’ offices, and advocate for an independent Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office.

When contacted, a representative from the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor said the SNP is appointed by the City’s five district attorneys and has its own budget, funded primarily by the City. We also reached out to Bronx DA’s office for comment and will share any feedback we receive.

Sliwa said he also plans to enhance the district attorneys’ offices, themselves, to prosecute criminals​ by increasing funding for them to hire more assistant district attorneys (ADAs), paralegals, and staff to manage rising caseloads. He said these actions will create a permanent task force, led by the police commissioner with DAs and NYPD brass, “to continually identify and resolve problems in the arrest-to-prosecution pipeline, and develop real-time feedback systems from DA offices to help officers produce evidence and paperwork that meet discovery standards and facilitate successful prosecutions.”

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The Republican candidate also plans to reform the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), combat retail theft, and crack down on illegal street racing and ATV gangs, educate the public on crime prevention, and support auxiliary officers and community safety partners.

On housing, Sliwa said he plans to empower community boards, local residents, and their city council members to guide local housing decisions, ensuring development serves residents, not corporate interests. “Locals can identify areas where housing can be built to assure the development does not obstruct the fabric of the community while adding more housing,” an extract from his campaign website reads.

Sliwa also plans to incentivize the rehabilitation of vacant, rent-controlled units (an estimated 26,310 units), and get them back on the market now, increasing housing supply without “unnecessary” new construction delays, expand the availability of rent-stabilized units for working families and seniors on fixed incomes, and amend the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development’s 421-a tax code to prioritize small landlords who want to create affordable rental units. The 421-a tax incentive is a partial tax exemption for new multiple dwellings.

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Sliwa plans to revise what he describes as the unfair system where corporate developers receive 40-year tax abatements while small homeowners see their taxes increase. “Small landlords often struggle with squatters, preventing many potential homeowners from renting extra space in their home,” an extract from his website reads. “Therefore, I support the legislative efforts to finally assure squatters do not receive tenant protections.”

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The Republican candidate plans to reevaluate outdated “manufacturing” zones to allow for new residential developments while maintaining community character to promote efficient development​, repeal the Adams administration’s “City of Yes” program to return zoning decisions to local communities, and ensure residents have a say in their neighborhoods, preventing unchecked gentrification and displacement.

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He said the current (federally defined) Area Median Income (AMI) system misrepresents true affordability by failing to factor in the “unavoidable costs of living,” which is why many working New Yorkers continue to struggle despite supposedly “affordable” housing options. He said as mayor, he will implement policies that provide relief now, not a decade from now. Norwood News had previously raised this point with former Democratic mayoral candidate Rev. Michael Blake. See his response here. ​

Sliwa said that rather than handing control to corporate developers, he will ensure that zoning decisions prioritize affordability and community stability. “Instead of relying solely on new high-rise developments, we must focus on revitalizing existing spaces, supporting small landlords, and protecting middle-class families from being priced out of their own neighborhoods,” he said.

On education, he plans to reform NYC Department of Education’s spending​, which currently has a budget of $40 billion for 2025, which he said breaks down as $32,284 per student. He said despite this, schools continue to decline, teachers are forced to pay for supplies out of pocket, and bureaucrats “waste money on bloated administration and failed programs.” [To read some of our recent reporting on the topic of education, click here].

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As mayor, Sliwa said he will “invest in classrooms, not bureaucrats,” end wasteful spending, stop mismanaging taxpayer money while schools crumble, audit the DOE to eliminate inefficiencies and redirect funds directly to enhancing student curriculums, expand vocational training and give students alternative paths to success beyond college, support working families, and reduce financial barriers that prevent kids from staying in school.

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He said his education plans also include “protecting the SHSAT” [Specialized High Schools Admissions Test] and keeping merit-based admissions for specialized high schools “to ensure hardworking students have a pathway to success.”

Sliwa said he will also expand gifted and talented programs so that all students from all backgrounds can excel, increase funding for supplies, technology, and classroom resources and pay teachers more, not have them paying out of pocket for supplies, increase teacher salaries, and attract top teacher talent to schools.

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He also plans to address truancy by motivating students, reviving arts, sports and environmental programs to keep kids in school.

Norwood News has reached out to Sliwa’s campaign to ask how he intends to fund his various policies and will share any updates we receive.

(NewsNation) — Ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is expected to announce this week that he is staying in the race for New York City mayor as an independent, sources told Nexstar’s NewsNation.

A source close to Cuomo’s campaign said he is set to officially announce his plans to stay in the race as an independent while offering a proposal. Sources tell NewsNation that Cuomo will ask all candidates other than Zohran Mamdani to pledge that any candidate who is not in the lead by mid-September will drop out of the race, himself included.

This expected announcement arrives on the heels of Cuomo conceding to Mamdani in the Democratic mayoral primary last month.

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Mamdani, who is also a member of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, had a significant lead over Cuomo.

Cuomo told his supporters at the time, “Tonight was not our night. Tonight was Assemblyman Mamdani’s night.”

Mamdani won the primary by 12 percentage points.

In a statement after it was called, he said, “Democrats spoke in a clear voice, delivering a mandate for an affordable city, a politics of the future, and a leader unafraid to fight back against rising authoritarianism.”

After the results were called, Cuomo’s spokesperson, Rich Azzopardi, said, “We’ll be continuing conversations with people from all across the city while determining next steps. Extremism, division and empty promises are not the answer to this city’s problems, and while this was a look at what motivates a slice of our primary electorate, it does not represent the majority.”

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Poll shows troubling signs for Democrats

Cuomo announced he was running for mayor of New York in March, via a video announcement. During the 17-minute video, he said, in part:

“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 is expected to be joining two other candidates running as independents.

Current Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, announced in June he would be running for re-election as an independent after federal corruption charges were dismissed against him at the request of the Justice Department in April. Former federal prosecutor Jim Walden is also running, and previously told NewsNation that he is the “only true independent in the race” and has been an “independent for almost twenty years.”

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“I am glad Andrew has agreed to adopt my pledge,” Walden told NewsNation in a statement in response to Cuomo’s move. “I hope Eric and Curtis [Sliwa] sign on as well. Putting New York’s best interests over our personal ambitions is critical at this moment.”

Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa vowed during a WABC 770 AM radio appearance that he’s “not going anywhere.”

“I’m in it until Nov. 4,” he said.

“Andrew Cuomo lost his primary and hides in the Hamptons,” Curtis Sliwa told NewsNation Sunday. “Eric Adams skipped his and fled to Fort Lauderdale. Now, they’re both running as independents to cling to relevance.”

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“I’m the only candidate with a major party nomination, a 50-year record of serving New Yorkers and a real path to victory,” Sliwa added. “While they play musical chairs on a sinking ship, I’m out campaigning in NYC, listening, leading, and fighting to win it for the people. Let the voters decide this November.”

The general election is scheduled for Nov. 4.

Some recent polls show that if Cuomo runs, Mamdani would have a lead with about 35 percent, with the ex-governor following behind at about 30 percent.

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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo intends to run as an independent in New York City’s mayoral race after suffering a double-digit defeat to democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the recent Democratic primary.

Cuomo’s anticipated run, reported by NewsNation, where his brother Chris is an anchor, would pit him against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who switched this year to running as an independent, Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, and Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee. Cuomo plans to ask all candidates not leading the mayoral race by mid-September to vow to drop out, NewsNation reported.

A spokesman for Andrew Cuomo said there will be an official announcement soon.

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Cuomo remained on the ballot after the primary as an independent, but he left open questions about whether he planned to actively campaign.

“I want to look at all the numbers as they come in and analyze the rank choice voting,” Cuomo said as the primary drew to a close. “I will then consult with my colleagues on what is the best path for me to help the City of New York, as I have already qualified to run for mayor on an independent line in November.”

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Former New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is condemning anti-Israel agitators in a new TV ad slated to air in the New York area after the July 4 holiday.

Mamdani’s upset victory put Democrats in the precarious position of rallying behind a candidate who has promoted controversial positions that include raising income taxes on the city’s top earners, installing government-run grocery stores, and using public funds to make childcare universal.

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Cuomo Staying In Nyc Mayor’s Race For Now, Following Stunning Setback To Mamdani In Primary: Sources

Zohran Mamdani speaks to supporters during an election night gathering on June 24, 2025, in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City.

Mamdani, who is Muslim, has also drawn scrutiny for his vehement opposition to Israel, a key Middle East ally for the United States. Cuomo set himself apart from Mamdani during the primary race by advocating for Israel and garnering support from pro-Israel donors.

Mamdani is backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and recently secured an endorsement from Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., an influential Dominican American in the city. The mayoral candidate has also been courting New York labor and teachers unions, some of which have signaled support for him.

Three polls conducted in the past two weeks show Cuomo trailing Mamdami and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Adams in a close race for third and fourth.

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Cuomo served three terms as governor of New York but his scandal-plagued tenure, which included numerous sexual harassment claims, led him to resign in 2021. Cuomo denied wrongdoing but apologized for making people feel “uncomfortable.” He also faced criticism from Republicans for allegedly botching information about COVID-19 deaths in his state.

Original article source: Andrew Cuomo to run as independent for New York City mayor: report