Andrew Cuomo

‘I’d rather be envied than erased’: NY Rabbi says Israel gives Jews power - interview

Rabbi Marc Schneier sat down with The Media Line to discuss antisemitism, Israel’s changing place in the world, and the political shifts reshaping Jewish life in New York and beyond.

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RABBI MARC SCHNEIER attends the 2016 Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Gala at The Waldorf Astoria on March 15, 2016 in New York City.
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to his supporters after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

Rent freezes, Gaza politics: what Mamdani's victory means for New York

Mamdani's campaign emphasized rent freezes, free buses, and expanded child care services in a message that resonated with younger voters.

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New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025.

Jewish NYC vote breakdown: 63% for Cuomo, 33% for Mamdani in mayoral race

Mamdani became the first Muslim to be elected as New York CIty's mayor. Still, he did so by capitalizing on support from voters with no religious affiliation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

Mamdani: 'We will build a city hall that does not waver in fight against scourge of antisemitism'

"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," Mamdani stated in his remarks, referring to his defeat of former governor Andrew Cuomo.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Lee Zeldin, Jewish Long Island rep., running for governor of New York

"I'll bring the kind of relentless, fighting spirit towards helping to save our state that Cuomo reserves for multi-million dollar self-congratulatory book deals, cover-ups, abuse & self-dealing."

APRIL 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), the only Jewish Republican in Congress

New York passes bill to legalize marijuana

Governor Andrew Cuomo said he was looking forward to signing the bill into law.

MARCH 31, 2021ByREUTERS
An employee puts down an eighth of marijuana after letting a customer smell it outside the Magnolia cannabis lounge in Oakland

New York subpoenas dozens of Cuomo aides in sexual harassment probe - WSJ

The governor has so far denied any wrongdoing, though he has acknowledged it had been a "custom" for him to kiss and hug people when greeting them.

MARCH 27, 2021ByREUTERS
NEW YORK Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks with members of the media after delivering remarks on the coronavirus disease at the Riverside Church in Manhattan, last month.

What broke New York? Pandemic, protests, and failed leadership - opinion

Go to Florida and you’ll see it’s really beginning to seriously compete. Why were people attacking New York, literally?

MARCH 22, 2021BySHMULEY BOTEACH
A MAN plays with a soccer ball in a field at Central Park on spring equinox, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, last week.

Cuomo accused by current staffer of suggestive comments, ogling

Alyssa McGrath, 33, became the latest of at least eight women who have publicly alleged sexual misconduct by Cuomo.

MARCH 20, 2021ByREUTERS
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivers remarks at a news conference. New York City, New York, U.S., March 2, 2020

White House: Probe into Cuomo allegations should be quick, thorough

"New developments seem to happen every day. We find them troubling. The president finds them troubling, hard to read," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

MARCH 16, 2021ByREUTERS
NEW YORK GOV. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a COVID-19 vaccination site in New York City on Monday.

Kerry Kennedy slept in bathroom to hide from Andrew Cuomo - report

Seven women have openly accused Cuomo of sexual misconduct so far. Now it appears that his ex-wife also knew of alleged abusive behavior by him and was bullied by him.

MARCH 14, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a daily briefing following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, July 13, 2020.

NY Assembly speaker okays 'impeachment' probe into Cuomo allegations

The governor issued a broad apology at a news conference last week for any behavior that made women feel uncomfortable, but maintained that he has never touched anyone inappropriately.

MARCH 12, 2021ByREUTERS
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a daily briefing following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, July 13, 2020.

Sex scandal dooms Andrew Cuomo to history's trash heap - opinion

Long vanished is the luster of the guy who only a year ago was widely admired for his handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

MARCH 10, 2021ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
NEW YORK GOV. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a COVID-19 vaccination site in New York City on Monday.

Advisers of New York's Cuomo altered report on nursing home deaths

The Health Department's data put the death toll about 50% higher than the figure then being cited publicly by the Cuomo administration.

MARCH 6, 2021ByREUTERS
A nursing home worker and a medic put on personal protective equipment while preparing to transport a patient into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, US.