Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reaffirmed his support for Andrew Cuomo on social media Wednesday, emphasizing that the former New York governor’s experience and toughness make him the best choice to lead New York City as voters begin casting early ballots.
Bloomberg took to X, stating, “Four months ago I endorsed @AndrewCuomo because I thought his management experience and government know-how made him the best choice for New Yorkers. I still do. And today, with early voting underway, I wanted to reiterate my support for Andrew Cuomo.”
He added, “Being Mayor of New York City is the second toughest job in America, and the next mayor will face immense challenges. Andrew Cuomo has the experience and toughness to stand up for New Yorkers and get things done. I hope you will join me in supporting him.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Cuomo’s campaign for comment on the matter.
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Bloomberg, who served three terms as mayor, first endorsed Cuomo two weeks before New York City’s June 24 primary — just four days before early voting began. At the time, Bloomberg expressed his deep concern for the future of the city, saying:
“Since leaving office, it has been difficult to watch its struggles, especially since the pandemic. In sizing up the field in the race for mayor, there is one candidate whose management experience and government know-how stand above the others: Andrew Cuomo.”
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With just over a week until Election Day, state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani holds a commanding double-digit lead in the NYC mayoral race, though Cuomo is narrowing the gap, according to a new Suffolk University poll released this week.
Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic socialist state lawmaker from Queens, surprised many in June by defeating Cuomo and nine other candidates to secure the Democratic nomination. He now holds 44% support among likely voters in the Suffolk survey.
Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 amid multiple scandals and is now running as an independent after losing the primary, garnered 34% support in the poll.
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The survey was conducted Thursday through Sunday, following incumbent Mayor Eric Adams’ endorsement of Cuomo in a bid to defeat Mamdani. Adams, who had been seeking re-election as an independent, dropped out late last month, though his name remains on the ballot.
Guardian Angels co-founder Curtis Sliwa, running again as the Republican nominee, received 11% support in the poll. The remaining four candidates combined for 2%, while 7% of respondents were undecided and 2% declined to respond.
Mamdani’s 10-point lead over Cuomo has shrunk since Suffolk’s September poll, where he held a 20-point advantage.
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In the final stretch of the race, Cuomo has intensified his attacks on Mamdani, warning that “mayhem” would follow a Mamdani victory.
Meanwhile, Sliwa, a longtime fixture in New York City politics, has faced growing pressure to drop out, which would clear the way for a one-on-one race between Cuomo and Mamdani.
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As early voting continues, the NYC mayoral race remains highly competitive with key endorsements and shifting poll numbers potentially shaping the outcome in the coming days. Voters are encouraged to make their voices heard as the city prepares for its next leader.
[Download the full poll results and analysis here.]
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mike-bloomberg-reiterates-support-andrew-cuomo-nyc-mayoral-race-heats-up-final-stretch
