As New York City’s 2025 mayoral race begins to heat up, a high-profile endorsement is adding fresh momentum to former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s campaign. On Friday, a veteran Brooklyn lawmaker threw her support behind Cuomo, signaling growing institutional and political backing as the crowded field of candidates looks ahead to the June primary.
New Endorsement for Andrew Cuomo
On Friday, Brooklyn New York State Senator Roxanne Persaud officially endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, according to a press release from Cuomo’s campaign.
During a visit to the NYCHA Vandalia Senior Center in Starrett City, Persaud said Cuomo will be able to hit the ground running once he is elected NYC mayor based on his previous leadership experience.
“Proud of What We Did Together”
In her endorsement, Persaud said, “I’ve worked with Governor Cuomo for years and I’m proud of what we did together to pass minimum wage increases into reality, make paid family leave a right, strengthen our Women and Minority Owned Business program and invest in our communities in Brooklyn — including building affordable housing and opening the beautiful Shirley Chisholm State Park.”
Persaud has worked with Cuomo during her time representing portions of Bergen Beach, Brownsville, Canarsie, East New York, Flatlands, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Ocean Hill, Sheepshead Bay, and Starrett City.
June Primary Election
The primary election day is scheduled for June 24, 2025, and the state senator said she plans on ranking Cuomo first in that election.
Persaud said, “Our city is experiencing difficult times and we need a proven leader to fight for all New Yorkers and move our city in a positive direction. That’s why I’m proud to support Andrew Cuomo and rank him first as my candidate for mayor.”
Endorsements Adding Up for Cuomo
With the addition of Senator Persaud, former Gov. Cuomo is building a strong list of endorsements for the next NYC mayor.
This list includes 1199SEIU — the largest healthcare union in the nation, Teamsters Local 202, LIUNA NY, New York State Iron Workers, Brooklyn Democratic Chair and Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, Council Member Darlene Mealy, Council Member Susan Zhuang, Council Member Farah N. Louis, 32BJ SEIU, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, the Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors Local 2507, the New York City Deputy Sheriffs’ Benevolent Association, New York City Coalition of the International Union of the Operating Engineers, the Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2, Teamsters Local 237, Local 3 IBEW, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters, District Council 9 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, Democratic Organization of Queens County and Chairman Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, former New York State Comptroller Carl McCall, former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., 35 District Leaders across the city, former National Director of the Anti-Defamation League Abe Foxman, the Village Reform Democratic Club, Taminent Regular Democratic Club, American Jewish Congress, over 75 prominent clergy members, and the Italian American Leadership Council.
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