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Associated Press
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- Associated Press
Another politician who demanded Cuomo resign as governor now endorses him for NYC mayor
A growing number of Democrats who called on Andrew Cuomo to resign as governor amid sexual harassment allegations are now backing his comeback bid for New York City mayor -- including one of his opponents in the race. On Friday, state Sen. Jessica Ramos became the latest to flip-flop on Cuomo and endorse him, casting the former governor as the candidate best suited to run the city. 'We need results, we need experience and someone who knows how to deliver under pressure,' she said at a press conference held by the Cuomo campaign in Manhattan. Though she is backing Cuomo, Ramos said she will remain in the race to advocate for 'higher wages, more housing, and a stronger voice for working people.' The reversal from Ramos, who had called on Cuomo to resign in 2021, came just months after she described him a 'corrupt bully' who 'brings nothing to this race but baggage' when he entered the race . With her endorsement, Ramos joined lawmakers such as Rep. Adriano Espaillat , state Assembly member and Brooklyn Democratic Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and Rep. Gregory W. Meeks , along with others who have changed positions on Cuomo and now welcome his leadership ahead of the city's Democratic primary later this month. 'There are a lot of elected officials that have decided they want to look past any bad behavior because they want to look at more immediate needs,' said Basil Smikle, a Democratic political strategist and professor at Columbia University. 'They seem him as a strong person. They probably think he's the only one that can push back against Donald Trump.' Cuomo left office after the state attorney general released a report that determined he sexually harassed at least 11 women. He has said he did not intentionally mistreat the women but had instead fallen behind what was considered appropriate workplace conduct, while at the same criticizing the pressure for his ouster politically motivated. For Cuomo, securing the endorsements of those who once castigated him could ease voter concerns about his past scandals and bolster his long-held thesis that he was wrongfully forced to resign. In a statement, Cuomo said he was proud to have Ramos' support and looked forward to working with her to 'put this city back on the right track and make this a stronger and more affordable place for all working men and women.' 'We're both proud Queens kids and with it comes a 'Queens attitude' that is both tough and protective of our families and our neighbors and by extension all New Yorkers,' he said. Ramos' endorsement came a day after U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez threw her weight behind mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani , a 33-year-old democratic socialist who has surged in the months leading up to the primary. Ramos has grown critical of Mamdani as the left flank of the Democratic Party has coalesced behind him. She jabbed at the social media-savvy Mamdani during a debate this week, saying she wished she'd run for mayor sooner but 'I thought I needed more experience but turns out you just need to make good videos.'
CBS News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Charlie Rangel, longtime Congressman from Harlem, dies at 94
Charles Rangel, the longtime U.S. congressman from New York City, has died. He was 94. Born in Harlem, Rangel was a member of the House of Representatives for 46 years. He was a Korean War veteran and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. He was also the first Black chair of the House's influential Ways and Means Committee. "Charlie was an inspiration and embodied the truest form of leadership in public service, steadied in his faith and faithfulness in the American people, and a giant unmatched in his leadership, compassion, and commitment to upholding the values of our nation. I will miss him dearly," Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who became NY-13's representative after Rangel retired in 2017, said in a statement posted to social media. Prior to his election to Congress in 1970, Rangel earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for leading a group of soldiers out of a deadly Chinese army encirclement during the Battle of Konu-ri. He was the last of the so-called "Lions of Harlem," with Basil Paterson, Percy Sutton, Herman Denny Farrell and former Mayor David Dinkins. The "Lions" were known as the first to break down race and class barriers, cutting paths for others to follow. This is breaking news. Please stay with CBS News New York for updates. Mark Prussin Mark Prussin is a digital producer at CBS New York. He covers breaking news, sports, politics and trending stories in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mark joined the CBS New York team in 2019. contributed to this report.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Andrew Cuomo locks in another House endorsement in NYC mayoral race
US Rep. Adriano Espaillat is backing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor — strengthening the embattled former governor's support among Latino communities in Washington Heights and the Bronx. The Democratic congressman made his spirited endorsement during a Mother's Day event in the Bronx Saturday night, encouraging female attendees to vote for the pol – who resigned in disgrace from the governor's office in 2021 over sexual misconduct claims leveled against him by a slew of women. 'He has the best intentions in his heart,' Espaillat, who reps Upper Manhattan and parts of the West Bronx, insisted during his lively bilingual declaration, according to a video shared on X. 'He needs you, he needs the mothers and the daughters and the granddaughters of the city so he can make it better.' In a subsequent statement – which also included an endorsement from Espaillat's Coalition for Community Concerns – the congressman described Cuomo as a strong and proven leader capable of tackling the Big Apple's most urgent issues, including affordability, public safety and federal overreach. Cuomo has now won the support of three House members — including Ritchie Torres and Greg Meeks. The Democratic candidate also earned an endorsement from Assemblyman George Alvarez, who hosted Saturday's function. Alvarez is a member of the coalition, which was formed ahead of the city's mayoral race and includes civic and business leaders, local activists and elected officials. 'His record proves that he is the best suited to tackle challenges facing our city,' said Alvarez, who serves New York's 78th District in the Bronx. 'From building more affordable housing to making like safer in the streets, the Bronx needs someone who can step up to the plate on Day One and start doing the job. We did it before, we can do it again, and we will when he is at City Hall.' Cuomo, during the vivacious gathering, said he looks forward to working with both pols when he's elected. 'No one will do more for the Bronx than we will together,' Cuomo told the crowd, the video showed. 'The Bronx has been left behind for too long and we're going to make it a priority. We're going to make it safer, more affordable, and more job opportunities than you have seen in years.'
New York Post
11-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Andrew Cuomo locks in another House endorsement in NYC mayoral race
US Rep. Adriano Espaillat is backing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor — strengthening the embattled former governor's support among Latino communities in Washington Heights and the Bronx. The Democratic congressman made his spirited endorsement during a Mother's Day event in the Bronx Saturday night, encouraging female attendees to vote for the pol – who resigned in disgrace from the governor's office in 2021 over sexual misconduct claims leveled against him by a slew of women. 'He has the best intentions in his heart,' Espaillat, who reps Upper Manhattan and parts of the West Bronx, insisted during his lively bilingual declaration, according to a video shared on X. US Rep. Adriano Espaillat is backing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor. Getty Images 'He needs you, he needs the mothers and the daughters and the granddaughters of the city so he can make it better.' In a subsequent statement – which also included an endorsement from Espaillat's Coalition for Community Concerns – the congressman described Cuomo as a strong and proven leader capable of tackling the Big Apple's most urgent issues, including affordability, public safety and federal overreach. Cuomo has now won the support of three House members — including Ritchie Torres and Greg Meeks. The Democratic candidate also earned an endorsement from Assemblyman George Alvarez, who hosted Saturday's function. Alvarez is a member of the coalition, which was formed ahead of the city's mayoral race and includes civic and business leaders, local activists and elected officials. The Democratic congressman made his spirited endorsement during a Mother's Day event in the Bronx. Gregory P. Mango 'His record proves that he is the best suited to tackle challenges facing our city,' said Alvarez, who serves New York's 78th District in the Bronx. 'From building more affordable housing to making like safer in the streets, the Bronx needs someone who can step up to the plate on Day One and start doing the job. We did it before, we can do it again, and we will when he is at City Hall.' Cuomo, during the vivacious gathering, said he looks forward to working with both pols when he's elected. 'No one will do more for the Bronx than we will together,' Cuomo told the crowd, the video showed. 'The Bronx has been left behind for too long and we're going to make it a priority. We're going to make it safer, more affordable, and more job opportunities than you have seen in years.'
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Trump offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to 'self-deport'
Trump offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to 'self-deport' The scheme relies on the use of the CBP One app, with which a migrant's journey home can be traced Since returning to office in January, the president has launched a major crackdown on illegal immigration - at times relying on controversial tactics such as the invocation of a centuries-old wartime law. Some moves have faced legal challenges. Those who take up the offer could one day be offered a legal pathway to return to the US, Trump told reporters the same day. "Self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in Monday's announcement. The US government is offering migrants who are in the country illegally a sum worth $1,000 (£751) and paid travel if they decide to leave the US. Those who signed up for the "self-deportation" financial incentive would not be prioritised for detention by immigration officials, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a news release. The DHS said a first "illegal alien" had already taken up the offer, receiving a ticket for a flight from Chicago to Honduras. The scheme relies on migrants utilising the CBP Home app, which can be used to confirm that person's return to their home country, officials explained in their release. They described the offer as a "dignified" route, adding that it would cut the cost of deportations for the DHS. The average cost to arrest, detain, and deport a migrant currently stood at more than $17,000, they said. Trump himself said the question of whether any given migrant would one day be offered a legal route back to the US was one of national interest. "We're going to work with them so that maybe someday, with a little work, they can come back in if they're good people, if they're the kind of people that we want in our [country]," he told reporters. The plan has also faced criticism. Adriano Espaillat, a Dominican-American congressman for the Democratic Party, wrote on X: "We don't bribe people to leave. We build a country where everyone belongs." The president and his allies have touted their track record on immigration after three months in office, highlighting the fact that illegal crossings have dropped. Border Patrol data showed a record low of just over 7,000 arrests at the US-Mexico border during the month of March. Trump has also used an increase in detentions inside the country by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to argue that his plan is working. On the other hand, the administration has so far not managed to deport as many migrants as promised, and courts have blocked Trump's attempts to end birthright citizenship for certain children.
