{"id":24433,"date":"2025-05-05T17:21:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T21:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/?p=24433"},"modified":"2025-05-05T17:21:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T21:21:58","slug":"brooklyn-lawmaker-throws-support-behind-andrew-cuomo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/brooklyn-lawmaker-throws-support-behind-andrew-cuomo\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Lawmaker Throws Support Behind Andrew Cuomo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As New York City\u2019s 2025 mayoral race begins to heat up, a high-profile endorsement is adding fresh momentum to former <\/span><b>Governor Andrew Cuomo\u2019s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Endorsement for Andrew Cuomo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Friday, <strong>Brooklyn New York State Senator Roxanne Persaud<\/strong> officially endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, according to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andrewcuomo.com\/press\/state-senator-roxanne-persaud-endorses-andrew-cuomo-mayor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">press release from Cuomo\u2019s campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cProud of What We Did Together\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her endorsement, Persaud said, \u201cI\u2019ve worked with Governor Cuomo for years and I\u2019m 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 \u2014 including building affordable housing and opening the beautiful Shirley Chisholm State Park.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June Primary Election<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary election day is scheduled for June 24, 2025, and the state senator said she plans on ranking Cuomo first in that election.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persaud said, \u201cOur 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\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to support Andrew Cuomo and rank him first as my candidate for mayor.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements Adding Up for Cuomo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the addition of Senator Persaud, former Gov. Cuomo is building a strong list of endorsements for the next NYC mayor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list includes 1199SEIU \u2014 the largest healthcare union in the nation, Teamsters Local 202, LIUNA NY, New York State Iron Workers, <strong>Brooklyn Democratic Chair and Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn<\/strong>, <strong>Council Member Darlene Mealy<\/strong>, <strong>Council Member Susan Zhuang<\/strong>, <strong>Council Member Farah N. Louis<\/strong>, 32BJ SEIU, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, the Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics &amp; Fire Inspectors Local 2507, the New York City Deputy Sheriffs\u2019 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, <strong>U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres<\/strong>, <strong>Democratic Organization of Queens County and Chairman Rep. Gregory W. Meeks<\/strong>, <strong>former New York State Comptroller Carl McCall<\/strong>, <strong>former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.<\/strong>, 35 District Leaders across the city, <strong>former National Director of the Anti-Defamation League Abe Foxman<\/strong>, the Village Reform Democratic Club, Taminent Regular Democratic Club, American Jewish Congress, over 75 prominent clergy members, and the Italian American Leadership Council.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Voting Information: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vote.nyc\/page\/register-vote\"><b>Register to Vote<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Deadline June 14, 2025) &#8211; <\/span><b>Early Voting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June 14-22 &#8211; <\/span><b>Primary Election Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June 24, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As New York City\u2019s 2025 mayoral race begins to heat up, a high-profile endorsement is adding fresh momentum to former Governor Andrew Cuomo\u2019s 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. 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