Earlier this week, what many New Yorkers had long suspected seemed all but confirmed. While stopping short of formally declaring his candidacy for New York City mayor, former governor Andrew Cuomo’s spokesperson issued a statement highlighting his achievements, from codifying abortion rights to overseeing the construction of the Second Avenue Subway.
Cuomo’s flirtation with a run comes at a precarious moment for incumbent Eric Adams, who faces political fallout from multiple indictments. Yet Cuomo, like Adams, must contend with his own controversies and the challenge of navigating New York City’s significant Rightward political shift during the 2024 presidential election.
The vote earlier this month saw a red wave ripple through traditionally Democratic strongholds such as Queens and the Bronx, as President-elect Donald Trump made large gains in majority-Asian and Hispanic neighbourhoods. This shift reflects growing frustration with crime, inflation, and the ongoing migrant crisis.
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Paul Dreyer is a Cities Policy Analyst at the Manhattan Institute.
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