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15-05-2025
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New York confidential: a season-by-season guide to the city that never sleeps
Average temperature: 7 / 17 degrees WHY: New York City in spring bloom is glorious. As the Big Apple thaws from the big chill of winter, it fills with the brilliant colours and sweet scent of cherry blossoms, magnolias and tulips. The parks are full of picnickers and cyclists (join their ranks on a Citi Bike), enjoying the warm but not-yet-sweaty temps. HOW: To do spring like a local, track the progress of seasonal blooms online. Central Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden provide daily updates on their websites. If peak bloom arrives on a sunny day, run - don't walk - to the parks to enjoy the flowery spectacle and blue skies. The annual Sakura Matsuri festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is inspired by Japanese traditions. Stay at Loews Regency New York, where some of the largest suites in the city are within a few steps of Park Avenue's gorgeous tulip and cherry blossom displays, as well as a changing roster of public art. Time your spring visit to coincide with the Easter Bonnet Parade & Festival, held along Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday. It's a spectacle that dates back to the 1870s. The St Patrick's Day Parade along Fifth Avenue is also a rollicking good time. April heralds the start of outdoor dining season, so if the weather's nice, reserve a sidewalk table at classic bistro Pastis or the rooftop bar, Magic Hour, at Moxy NYC Times Square. Spring is also a fun time for sports fans, with the kick-off of baseball season and the thrilling basketball play-offs taking place. Cheer for the home teams, if you know what's good for you. Average temperature: 20 / 30 degrees WHY: If you don't mind the heat and humidity, summer is a great time to get out and about in NYC at parades, dance parties, free concerts, beer gardens and music festivals. Temps range from pleasant T-shirt weather in early June to melt-your-face-off on the devil's front porch by late July. HOW: Feel free in summer, with terrific public programming that doesn't cost a cent. Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival puts on outdoor discos, concerts and theatre, while in Central Park there's SummerStage and free-of-charge Shakespeare performances. Cool down in public pools throughout the city, or head out to Rockaway Beach in Queens for surf, sun and boardwalk fun. It's a smart move to book a hotel with a great pool if you're visiting in summer. The William Vale in Brooklyn has one of the best in town, plus a great location and a very popular rooftop bar, Westlight. If you do start to melt, head indoors to air-conditioned museums and galleries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art ("the Met") and MoMA are worthy classics, or venture somewhere less obvious, like the Museum of Ice Cream or the Tenement Museum. Blockbuster summer celebrations include the NYC Pride March on the last Sunday in June, and the 4th of July Independence Day fireworks. As many New Yorkers leave the city on August weekends for the Hamptons or European holidays, it can be easier to score hard-to-get reservations at the most popular restaurants. Try your luck - in advance, online - at Tatiana or The Polo Bar. Average temperature: 11 / 11 degrees WHY: One of the prettiest times of the year to visit New York, autumn has feel-good weather, lower humidity, still-warm temps and plenty of sunny skies. During fall, as it's known in the US, leaves are changing colour, there are Halloween and Thanksgiving parades to look forward to, and the New York City marathon inspires the city. HOW: There's a buzz in the city in September, when the kids go back to school and residents return from summer travels. The weather cools down and the social calendar heats up. Fun can be found at Oktoberfest, the West Indian Day Parade and the Feast of San Gennaro. Pack a few layers, though you probably won't need the thermals. In the weeks leading up to Halloween, there are pumpkins and spooky decorations all over town. Anyone in costume is welcome to join the Annual Village Halloween Parade on 31 October, a bucket-list experience. For a quieter outing with kids in tow, head to Jackson Heights for the Children's Halloween Parade. "Leaf peeping" is a popular pastime, as punters marvel at the spectacular seasonal changing of colour. Wander through Central Park or take a leaf-peeping cruise on the Hudson River. Book a hotel with park views to fully appreciate the colours: Park Lane on Central Park South is a good choice. Its rooftop lounge, Darling, boasts knockout views and delicious bites. If the cooler weather has you craving a substantial meal, try Korean fried chicken hotspot Coqodaq or the steakhouse fare at Carne Mare. Average temperature: - 1 / 5.5 degrees WHY: Holiday decorations, window displays and festive markets can make it feel like you've stepped into a romantic Hallmark movie. Cue the ice-skating and hot cocoa. While December reigns supreme, January and February still hold appeal with lower hotel prices, snowfall and cosy bars to snuggle up in. HOW: Celebrate the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons all the way through December with a ticket to the Radio City Rockettes show, a visit to Bryant Park's holiday markets and a wander along Fifth Avenue to marvel at the window displays. Visit Santa at Macy's for a photo opportunity and shopping temptation. Ice-skating is a fun and inexpensive way to get yourself in a jolly, rugged-up mood (Rockefeller Center's rink is small but charming, while Central Park has a larger rink space), and all eyes are on the grand Christmas trees throughout the city. Splash out on a stay at an iconic hotel such as The Plaza, where great care and expense is given to the festive decorations and Gatsby-era design nods. A decadent 16-scoop ice-cream sundae, created in honour of the film Home Alone, is made to be shared. Score a deal in January and February with NYC Winter Restaurant Week, which actually lasts for several weeks and promises deep discounts at popular eateries. Try a classic, storied restaurant like Delmonico's or Gramercy Tavern. Follow lunch with a discounted show: Broadway Week is the time to nab 2-for-1 tickets and half-price promotions. Average temperature: 7 / 17 degrees WHY: New York City in spring bloom is glorious. As the Big Apple thaws from the big chill of winter, it fills with the brilliant colours and sweet scent of cherry blossoms, magnolias and tulips. The parks are full of picnickers and cyclists (join their ranks on a Citi Bike), enjoying the warm but not-yet-sweaty temps. HOW: To do spring like a local, track the progress of seasonal blooms online. Central Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden provide daily updates on their websites. If peak bloom arrives on a sunny day, run - don't walk - to the parks to enjoy the flowery spectacle and blue skies. The annual Sakura Matsuri festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is inspired by Japanese traditions. Stay at Loews Regency New York, where some of the largest suites in the city are within a few steps of Park Avenue's gorgeous tulip and cherry blossom displays, as well as a changing roster of public art. Time your spring visit to coincide with the Easter Bonnet Parade & Festival, held along Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday. It's a spectacle that dates back to the 1870s. The St Patrick's Day Parade along Fifth Avenue is also a rollicking good time. April heralds the start of outdoor dining season, so if the weather's nice, reserve a sidewalk table at classic bistro Pastis or the rooftop bar, Magic Hour, at Moxy NYC Times Square. Spring is also a fun time for sports fans, with the kick-off of baseball season and the thrilling basketball play-offs taking place. Cheer for the home teams, if you know what's good for you. Average temperature: 20 / 30 degrees WHY: If you don't mind the heat and humidity, summer is a great time to get out and about in NYC at parades, dance parties, free concerts, beer gardens and music festivals. Temps range from pleasant T-shirt weather in early June to melt-your-face-off on the devil's front porch by late July. HOW: Feel free in summer, with terrific public programming that doesn't cost a cent. Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival puts on outdoor discos, concerts and theatre, while in Central Park there's SummerStage and free-of-charge Shakespeare performances. Cool down in public pools throughout the city, or head out to Rockaway Beach in Queens for surf, sun and boardwalk fun. It's a smart move to book a hotel with a great pool if you're visiting in summer. The William Vale in Brooklyn has one of the best in town, plus a great location and a very popular rooftop bar, Westlight. If you do start to melt, head indoors to air-conditioned museums and galleries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art ("the Met") and MoMA are worthy classics, or venture somewhere less obvious, like the Museum of Ice Cream or the Tenement Museum. Blockbuster summer celebrations include the NYC Pride March on the last Sunday in June, and the 4th of July Independence Day fireworks. As many New Yorkers leave the city on August weekends for the Hamptons or European holidays, it can be easier to score hard-to-get reservations at the most popular restaurants. Try your luck - in advance, online - at Tatiana or The Polo Bar. Average temperature: 11 / 11 degrees WHY: One of the prettiest times of the year to visit New York, autumn has feel-good weather, lower humidity, still-warm temps and plenty of sunny skies. During fall, as it's known in the US, leaves are changing colour, there are Halloween and Thanksgiving parades to look forward to, and the New York City marathon inspires the city. HOW: There's a buzz in the city in September, when the kids go back to school and residents return from summer travels. The weather cools down and the social calendar heats up. Fun can be found at Oktoberfest, the West Indian Day Parade and the Feast of San Gennaro. Pack a few layers, though you probably won't need the thermals. In the weeks leading up to Halloween, there are pumpkins and spooky decorations all over town. Anyone in costume is welcome to join the Annual Village Halloween Parade on 31 October, a bucket-list experience. For a quieter outing with kids in tow, head to Jackson Heights for the Children's Halloween Parade. "Leaf peeping" is a popular pastime, as punters marvel at the spectacular seasonal changing of colour. Wander through Central Park or take a leaf-peeping cruise on the Hudson River. Book a hotel with park views to fully appreciate the colours: Park Lane on Central Park South is a good choice. Its rooftop lounge, Darling, boasts knockout views and delicious bites. If the cooler weather has you craving a substantial meal, try Korean fried chicken hotspot Coqodaq or the steakhouse fare at Carne Mare. Average temperature: - 1 / 5.5 degrees WHY: Holiday decorations, window displays and festive markets can make it feel like you've stepped into a romantic Hallmark movie. Cue the ice-skating and hot cocoa. While December reigns supreme, January and February still hold appeal with lower hotel prices, snowfall and cosy bars to snuggle up in. HOW: Celebrate the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons all the way through December with a ticket to the Radio City Rockettes show, a visit to Bryant Park's holiday markets and a wander along Fifth Avenue to marvel at the window displays. Visit Santa at Macy's for a photo opportunity and shopping temptation. Ice-skating is a fun and inexpensive way to get yourself in a jolly, rugged-up mood (Rockefeller Center's rink is small but charming, while Central Park has a larger rink space), and all eyes are on the grand Christmas trees throughout the city. Splash out on a stay at an iconic hotel such as The Plaza, where great care and expense is given to the festive decorations and Gatsby-era design nods. A decadent 16-scoop ice-cream sundae, created in honour of the film Home Alone, is made to be shared. Score a deal in January and February with NYC Winter Restaurant Week, which actually lasts for several weeks and promises deep discounts at popular eateries. Try a classic, storied restaurant like Delmonico's or Gramercy Tavern. Follow lunch with a discounted show: Broadway Week is the time to nab 2-for-1 tickets and half-price promotions. Average temperature: 7 / 17 degrees WHY: New York City in spring bloom is glorious. As the Big Apple thaws from the big chill of winter, it fills with the brilliant colours and sweet scent of cherry blossoms, magnolias and tulips. The parks are full of picnickers and cyclists (join their ranks on a Citi Bike), enjoying the warm but not-yet-sweaty temps. HOW: To do spring like a local, track the progress of seasonal blooms online. Central Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden provide daily updates on their websites. If peak bloom arrives on a sunny day, run - don't walk - to the parks to enjoy the flowery spectacle and blue skies. The annual Sakura Matsuri festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is inspired by Japanese traditions. Stay at Loews Regency New York, where some of the largest suites in the city are within a few steps of Park Avenue's gorgeous tulip and cherry blossom displays, as well as a changing roster of public art. Time your spring visit to coincide with the Easter Bonnet Parade & Festival, held along Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday. It's a spectacle that dates back to the 1870s. The St Patrick's Day Parade along Fifth Avenue is also a rollicking good time. April heralds the start of outdoor dining season, so if the weather's nice, reserve a sidewalk table at classic bistro Pastis or the rooftop bar, Magic Hour, at Moxy NYC Times Square. Spring is also a fun time for sports fans, with the kick-off of baseball season and the thrilling basketball play-offs taking place. Cheer for the home teams, if you know what's good for you. Average temperature: 20 / 30 degrees WHY: If you don't mind the heat and humidity, summer is a great time to get out and about in NYC at parades, dance parties, free concerts, beer gardens and music festivals. Temps range from pleasant T-shirt weather in early June to melt-your-face-off on the devil's front porch by late July. HOW: Feel free in summer, with terrific public programming that doesn't cost a cent. Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival puts on outdoor discos, concerts and theatre, while in Central Park there's SummerStage and free-of-charge Shakespeare performances. Cool down in public pools throughout the city, or head out to Rockaway Beach in Queens for surf, sun and boardwalk fun. It's a smart move to book a hotel with a great pool if you're visiting in summer. The William Vale in Brooklyn has one of the best in town, plus a great location and a very popular rooftop bar, Westlight. If you do start to melt, head indoors to air-conditioned museums and galleries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art ("the Met") and MoMA are worthy classics, or venture somewhere less obvious, like the Museum of Ice Cream or the Tenement Museum. Blockbuster summer celebrations include the NYC Pride March on the last Sunday in June, and the 4th of July Independence Day fireworks. As many New Yorkers leave the city on August weekends for the Hamptons or European holidays, it can be easier to score hard-to-get reservations at the most popular restaurants. Try your luck - in advance, online - at Tatiana or The Polo Bar. Average temperature: 11 / 11 degrees WHY: One of the prettiest times of the year to visit New York, autumn has feel-good weather, lower humidity, still-warm temps and plenty of sunny skies. During fall, as it's known in the US, leaves are changing colour, there are Halloween and Thanksgiving parades to look forward to, and the New York City marathon inspires the city. HOW: There's a buzz in the city in September, when the kids go back to school and residents return from summer travels. The weather cools down and the social calendar heats up. Fun can be found at Oktoberfest, the West Indian Day Parade and the Feast of San Gennaro. Pack a few layers, though you probably won't need the thermals. In the weeks leading up to Halloween, there are pumpkins and spooky decorations all over town. Anyone in costume is welcome to join the Annual Village Halloween Parade on 31 October, a bucket-list experience. For a quieter outing with kids in tow, head to Jackson Heights for the Children's Halloween Parade. "Leaf peeping" is a popular pastime, as punters marvel at the spectacular seasonal changing of colour. Wander through Central Park or take a leaf-peeping cruise on the Hudson River. Book a hotel with park views to fully appreciate the colours: Park Lane on Central Park South is a good choice. Its rooftop lounge, Darling, boasts knockout views and delicious bites. If the cooler weather has you craving a substantial meal, try Korean fried chicken hotspot Coqodaq or the steakhouse fare at Carne Mare. Average temperature: - 1 / 5.5 degrees WHY: Holiday decorations, window displays and festive markets can make it feel like you've stepped into a romantic Hallmark movie. Cue the ice-skating and hot cocoa. While December reigns supreme, January and February still hold appeal with lower hotel prices, snowfall and cosy bars to snuggle up in. HOW: Celebrate the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons all the way through December with a ticket to the Radio City Rockettes show, a visit to Bryant Park's holiday markets and a wander along Fifth Avenue to marvel at the window displays. Visit Santa at Macy's for a photo opportunity and shopping temptation. Ice-skating is a fun and inexpensive way to get yourself in a jolly, rugged-up mood (Rockefeller Center's rink is small but charming, while Central Park has a larger rink space), and all eyes are on the grand Christmas trees throughout the city. Splash out on a stay at an iconic hotel such as The Plaza, where great care and expense is given to the festive decorations and Gatsby-era design nods. A decadent 16-scoop ice-cream sundae, created in honour of the film Home Alone, is made to be shared. Score a deal in January and February with NYC Winter Restaurant Week, which actually lasts for several weeks and promises deep discounts at popular eateries. Try a classic, storied restaurant like Delmonico's or Gramercy Tavern. Follow lunch with a discounted show: Broadway Week is the time to nab 2-for-1 tickets and half-price promotions. Average temperature: 7 / 17 degrees WHY: New York City in spring bloom is glorious. As the Big Apple thaws from the big chill of winter, it fills with the brilliant colours and sweet scent of cherry blossoms, magnolias and tulips. The parks are full of picnickers and cyclists (join their ranks on a Citi Bike), enjoying the warm but not-yet-sweaty temps. HOW: To do spring like a local, track the progress of seasonal blooms online. Central Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden provide daily updates on their websites. If peak bloom arrives on a sunny day, run - don't walk - to the parks to enjoy the flowery spectacle and blue skies. The annual Sakura Matsuri festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is inspired by Japanese traditions. Stay at Loews Regency New York, where some of the largest suites in the city are within a few steps of Park Avenue's gorgeous tulip and cherry blossom displays, as well as a changing roster of public art. Time your spring visit to coincide with the Easter Bonnet Parade & Festival, held along Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday. It's a spectacle that dates back to the 1870s. The St Patrick's Day Parade along Fifth Avenue is also a rollicking good time. April heralds the start of outdoor dining season, so if the weather's nice, reserve a sidewalk table at classic bistro Pastis or the rooftop bar, Magic Hour, at Moxy NYC Times Square. Spring is also a fun time for sports fans, with the kick-off of baseball season and the thrilling basketball play-offs taking place. Cheer for the home teams, if you know what's good for you. Average temperature: 20 / 30 degrees WHY: If you don't mind the heat and humidity, summer is a great time to get out and about in NYC at parades, dance parties, free concerts, beer gardens and music festivals. Temps range from pleasant T-shirt weather in early June to melt-your-face-off on the devil's front porch by late July. HOW: Feel free in summer, with terrific public programming that doesn't cost a cent. Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival puts on outdoor discos, concerts and theatre, while in Central Park there's SummerStage and free-of-charge Shakespeare performances. Cool down in public pools throughout the city, or head out to Rockaway Beach in Queens for surf, sun and boardwalk fun. It's a smart move to book a hotel with a great pool if you're visiting in summer. The William Vale in Brooklyn has one of the best in town, plus a great location and a very popular rooftop bar, Westlight. If you do start to melt, head indoors to air-conditioned museums and galleries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art ("the Met") and MoMA are worthy classics, or venture somewhere less obvious, like the Museum of Ice Cream or the Tenement Museum. Blockbuster summer celebrations include the NYC Pride March on the last Sunday in June, and the 4th of July Independence Day fireworks. As many New Yorkers leave the city on August weekends for the Hamptons or European holidays, it can be easier to score hard-to-get reservations at the most popular restaurants. Try your luck - in advance, online - at Tatiana or The Polo Bar. Average temperature: 11 / 11 degrees WHY: One of the prettiest times of the year to visit New York, autumn has feel-good weather, lower humidity, still-warm temps and plenty of sunny skies. During fall, as it's known in the US, leaves are changing colour, there are Halloween and Thanksgiving parades to look forward to, and the New York City marathon inspires the city. HOW: There's a buzz in the city in September, when the kids go back to school and residents return from summer travels. The weather cools down and the social calendar heats up. Fun can be found at Oktoberfest, the West Indian Day Parade and the Feast of San Gennaro. Pack a few layers, though you probably won't need the thermals. In the weeks leading up to Halloween, there are pumpkins and spooky decorations all over town. Anyone in costume is welcome to join the Annual Village Halloween Parade on 31 October, a bucket-list experience. For a quieter outing with kids in tow, head to Jackson Heights for the Children's Halloween Parade. "Leaf peeping" is a popular pastime, as punters marvel at the spectacular seasonal changing of colour. Wander through Central Park or take a leaf-peeping cruise on the Hudson River. Book a hotel with park views to fully appreciate the colours: Park Lane on Central Park South is a good choice. Its rooftop lounge, Darling, boasts knockout views and delicious bites. If the cooler weather has you craving a substantial meal, try Korean fried chicken hotspot Coqodaq or the steakhouse fare at Carne Mare. Average temperature: - 1 / 5.5 degrees WHY: Holiday decorations, window displays and festive markets can make it feel like you've stepped into a romantic Hallmark movie. Cue the ice-skating and hot cocoa. While December reigns supreme, January and February still hold appeal with lower hotel prices, snowfall and cosy bars to snuggle up in. HOW: Celebrate the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons all the way through December with a ticket to the Radio City Rockettes show, a visit to Bryant Park's holiday markets and a wander along Fifth Avenue to marvel at the window displays. Visit Santa at Macy's for a photo opportunity and shopping temptation. Ice-skating is a fun and inexpensive way to get yourself in a jolly, rugged-up mood (Rockefeller Center's rink is small but charming, while Central Park has a larger rink space), and all eyes are on the grand Christmas trees throughout the city. Splash out on a stay at an iconic hotel such as The Plaza, where great care and expense is given to the festive decorations and Gatsby-era design nods. A decadent 16-scoop ice-cream sundae, created in honour of the film Home Alone, is made to be shared. Score a deal in January and February with NYC Winter Restaurant Week, which actually lasts for several weeks and promises deep discounts at popular eateries. Try a classic, storied restaurant like Delmonico's or Gramercy Tavern. Follow lunch with a discounted show: Broadway Week is the time to nab 2-for-1 tickets and half-price promotions.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cuomo Wins Backers From Blankfein to Langone for NYC Mayor
(Bloomberg) -- The groundwork for Andrew Cuomo's bid for New York City mayor was laid as he made his way through power breakfasts at the Loews Regency, Upper East Side living rooms and the 92nd Street Y. Cuts to Section 8 Housing Assistance Loom Amid HUD Uncertainty Remembering the Landscape Architect Who Embraced the City NYC Office Buildings See Resurgence as Investors Pile Into Bonds How Upzoning in Cambridge Broke the YIMBY Mold Hong Kong Joins Global Stadium Race With New $4 Billion Sports Park Now, many of the wealthy and powerful in New York are lining up behind him. Ken Langone, Anthony Scaramucci and Marc Lasry are in. They see in the former New York governor a version of themselves: a chief executive with a no-nonsense, get-things-done demeanor who'll stay focused on what they consider the urgent priorities of public safety on streets and subways, as well as homelessness and affordability. 'I've known Andrew a long time,' said Lasry, the CEO and co-founder of investment firm Avenue Capital Group. 'I think he did a very good job as governor, and I think he'll do a great job as mayor.' Cuomo, in his formal mayoral announcement on Saturday, zeroed in on New Yorkers' biggest concerns. 'The city just feels threatening, out of control and in crisis,' he said. 'I know what needs to be done, and I know how to do it. His decision to run, rumored for more than a year, upends the already-crowded Democratic primary. Polls have shown the former three-term governor with double-digit leads over the other challengers, including incumbent Eric Adams, city Comptroller Brad Lander and former Comptroller Scott Stringer. Adams, whose administration has been at the center of a slew of corruption probes, has been battling calls from other leaders to step down. 'I'm appreciative of Mayor Adams but he has too many problems that the city doesn't need to take on for another term,' said former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. CEO Lloyd Blankfein. Voters are weighing whether Adams, the first sitting mayor in the city's modern history to be charged with a federal crime, is fit for a second term. Criticism of the mayor exploded after President Donald Trump's Justice Department directed Manhattan prosecutors to drop their bribery charges against him, raising questions about Trump's potential leverage over the mayor's agenda. While 'not that fun to deal with' when Cuomo was New York's attorney general probing Goldman Sachs and other firms, he is 'smart, capable and pragmatic, a competent executive,' Blankfein said. On Sunday, Cuomo looked very much the part of the top executive on weekend duty, in an appearance at the headquarters of the NYC District Council of Carpenters in Manhattan. He wore a navy blazer and white dress shirt, without a tie, and light-colored pants, as he spoke to a crowd filled with union members. Cuomo, in his remarks, emphasized what he will do for working people in New York as he accepted the union's endorsement. He didn't mention Trump by name during his comments, and business leaders in interviews have said they weren't preoccupied about him needing to stand up to the president. 'The reason I like Andrew is I know his focus is going to be on helping New York and New Yorkers,' Lasry said. Blankfein concurred. 'I want the next mayor of NYC to be able to work with President Trump and not just be looking for a fight the way some other candidates are positioning themselves,' he said. 'Trump is a New Yorker and wants to make New York City successful. There'll be plenty of disagreements but much more common ground to focus on.' The business leaders do want Cuomo to take on far-left politicians in the City Council. For example, the council has decriminalized quality-of-life crimes, such as public drinking, and imposed new mandates on employers that add to costs and exposure. 'The city should elect people who will advance economic development and efficiency and not ultra progressives that seem to block progress at every turn,' Blankfein said. Cuomo, whose father was three-term New York governor Mario Cuomo, comes with some baggage. As governor, he signed a bail-reform law that some have blamed for the up-tick in crimes by repeat offenders. His budgets repeatedly took millions of dollars out of the MTA's operating funds, and he cut funding for a city rental assistance program that precipitated a surge in the city's homeless population. He also shocked New York's political establishment by resigning in August 2021, shortly after state Attorney General Letitia James released a lengthy report detailing allegations of sexual harassment against him by several women, including some who had been state employees at the time of the alleged acts, one a state trooper. Cuomo has denied the claims, and spent years battling in court against some of the women who accused him. At the event on Sunday, women from the Working Families Party gathered to protest Cuomo's candidacy. 'We refuse to accept the choice of just electing another scandal-ridden politician like Andrew Cuomo,' said Ana Maria Archila, an organizer. 'The women here are not suffering from collective amnesia.' An alternative to Cuomo for business-minded voters may come from Ed Skyler, a Citigroup Inc. executive who had served as deputy mayor in the administration of Michael R. Bloomberg, the majority owner of Bloomberg News parent Bloomberg LP. While he hasn't yet decided to run, Skyler recently switched his registration to Independent from Republican to keep the option open, according to people familiar with his thinking. Skyler oversaw critical functions like fire and police while in public service. In his run at Citigroup, he's joined key civic boards including the Hospital for Special Surgery. 'In the business community, there is general disillusion with the political climate in New York,' said Kathy Wylde, CEO of the Partnership for New York City, which represents interests of executives across sectors. 'Most business people would welcome a technocrat into the race for mayor.' More than a dozen events for Cuomo's bid are shaping up in the coming weeks, including with public relations executive and filmmaker Dan Klores and fashion industry icon Fern Mallis. Some of these people are coming off similar work for the Democratic presidential race. Former Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Trump has left them unsure what comes next for the party. 'Dems just suffered a serious blow at the national level,' said Jennifer Bayer Michaels, a senior advisor to the campaign. 'With Cuomo's announcement, we see palpable enthusiasm that gives me hope for the future of the party.' And it's not just Democrats being drawn in. Simone Levinson, a longtime independent who backed Nikki Haley's bid for president, will be one of the hosts for a Cuomo breakfast on Friday. She served on two commissions when Cuomo was governor. 'He's uniquely qualified for the job of righting the ship of New York City at this moment,' she said. 'He's a consensus builder with a back bone and his experience is incomparable.' --With assistance from Laura Nahmias. Rich People Are Firing a Cash Cannon at the US Economy—But at What Cost? 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