The former governor’s policies and his long-running fight with ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio contributed to New York’s problems, they say.

The group was one of several initiatives that Mr. Cuomo rolled out after resigning as governor. They helped pave the way for his return from the political wilderness, and now a mayoral bid.

Can a former governor accused of slashing transit funding — and triggering the “summer of hell” — rebrand himself as a mayor who innovates and invests on transportation issues? His critics are skeptical.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declined to say whether former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was fit to serve as mayor of New York City on Monday during an interview.

Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday he is running to become mayor of New York City, more than three years after he resigned in disgrace as governor of New York after being accused of sexually harassing a number of women who worked for him and misleading the public about COVID-19 deaths.

In a video announcing his campaign, Cuomo pitched his return as a way to pull the city from social and political crisis.

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams launches run to replace incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, challenging the front-runner, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.