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.

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

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

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'


Feminist Jewish lawyer Roberta Kaplan quits 'Time's Up' over Cuomo affair

Roberta Kaplan is prominent in the Jewish community and says she is quitting 'Time's Up' because of her role in advising Andrew Cuomo.

NEW YORK Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters during a news conference at a COVID-19 pop-up vaccination site in William Reid Apartments in Brooklyn last week.

Biden says New York Governor Cuomo should resign

The investigation found Cuomo groped, kissed or made suggestive comments to 11 women and created a "toxic" workplace in violation of the law.

Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, speaks to members of the press at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S. January 18, 2017

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, investigators say

Andrew Cuomo has denied wrongdoing. "I never touched anyone inappropriately," the Democrat said.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference, in New York, U.S., May 10, 2021.

New York's Cuomo vows to combat antisemitism amid attacks

Cuomo said he's directing the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to investigate a Tuesday incident, in which a woman allegedly smashed the windows of a Hasidic school in Williamsburg.

NEW YORK Governor Andrew M. Cuomo holds his daily COVID-19 press briefing at the New York Stock Exchange, May 26, 2020

Sexual harassment probe: New York Governor Cuomo to be deposed - NYT

Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is expected to give a deposition Saturday, faced calls to resign following a flurry of accusations of sexual harassment or misconduct.

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

New NYC transit CEO is son of Hebrew book publisher

John Nathan Lieber, who goes by Janno and currently serves as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief development officer, will take over as chief executive.

People enter the subway station by the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal following an attempted detonation during the morning rush hour, in New York City, New York, US, December 11, 2017

Elderly Jewish man attacked outside of Brooklyn synagogue

A 67-year-old New Yorker was verbally and physically attacked outside of a Brooklyn synagogue, as antisemitic incidents in the US take a rise.

A sign is seen at a locked gate to the closed Yeshivat Or Hatorah school amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the Sheepshead Bay section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, October 6, 2020.

What do New Yorkers think about Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal? -poll

The poll of 2,515 New York State residents revealed that 58% of New Yorkers across all age groups think that the governor should be convicted if he is impeached.

GOVERNOR ANDREW M. Cuomo gestures as he announces the start of the statewide ‘Vaccinate NY’ campaign on April 6.

'These people and their f***ing tree houses', Cuomo said at Sukkot fundraiser

His love for the Jewish community apparently does not extend to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

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

The Cuomo scandal and the Jewish community - comment

Having already butted heads with New York’s Orthodox Jews over pandemic regulations, will the governor be able to retain Jewish support amid the sexual misconduct allegations?

GOVERNOR ANDREW M. Cuomo gestures as he announces the start of the statewide ‘Vaccinate NY’ campaign on April 6.