Cuomo apologizes to New York City’s Jewish community for COVID-19 pandemic response
The article reports that former New york Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an apology to New York CityS Jewish community for his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically regarding restrictions that affected Orthodox Jewish gatherings. The apology, made in a video shared on social media during Yom Kippur, acknowledged that although his actions were intended to protect public health, they failed to fully respect the community’s traditions and sensitivities. Cuomo expressed regret for these shortcomings and asked for understanding.
Cuomo, who is running as an Self-reliant in the New York City mayoral race against Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and Republican Curtis Sliwa, has emphasized his leadership during the pandemic as part of his campaign. He has criticized Mamdani’s lack of governing experience and touted his own ability to lead effectively from day one.
The article also mentions that Democratic Mayor Eric Adams recently dropped out of the mayoral race, which may increase cuomo’s chances against Mamdani, who currently leads in the polls. Meanwhile, pressure is growing on Republican Sliwa to exit the race as well.
Cuomo apologizes to New York City’s Jewish community for COVID-19 pandemic response
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized to New York City’s Jewish community for his previous administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in a video that circulated on social media.
Cuomo has often touted his leadership experience as governor during the pandemic to New York City mayoral election voters. He’s running as an Independent against Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
In the video, which was obtained by The Associated Press, Cuomo said he was acting to “protect health and save lives” during the pandemic though he angered Orthodox Jewish communities with his gathering restrictions.
He said he did not “always fully consider the sensitivities and traditions that are so deeply important.”
“We could have done better, and for that I am truly sorry. My intentions don’t change the impact, and I sincerely ask for your understanding,” Cuomo said in the video, released on Yom Kippur, which is centered on atonement.
The video was not posted to Cuomo’s social media pages. He said in a separate post on X celebrating Yom Kippur that he’s made mistakes.
“None of us is perfect, I know I have made mistakes, even when acting with the best of intentions,” he said.
Cuomo has often slammed Mamdani for his lack of governing experience, and used his COVID-19 briefings in early campaign ads. In a new ad, Cuomo blasted Mamdani for being “dangerously inexperienced.”
“I may not be great at every job — but I know how to make government work,” Cuomo said. “Unlike dangerously inexperienced @ZohranKMamdani, who has never held a real job, I’m ready to lead on Day One.”
NYC REPUBLICAN MAYORAL HOPEFUL SLIWA SAYS CUOMO CAMPAIGN TRIED TO BRIBE HIM TO EXIT RACE
New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently dropped out of the mayoral race, potentially boosting Cuomo’s chances to beat Mamdani. Republican Curtis Sliwa has stayed put so far, though pressure has been mounting on him to leave as well.
Mamdani has been the favorite in the race for months, and leads the field in the polls.
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