{"id":25300,"date":"2025-10-21T23:13:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T03:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/cuomos-coalition-conundrum-is-sliwa-the-key\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T23:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T03:13:31","slug":"cuomos-coalition-conundrum-is-sliwa-the-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/cuomos-coalition-conundrum-is-sliwa-the-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuomo’s Coalition Conundrum: Is Sliwa the Key?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Independent mayoral hopeful <\/span>Andrew Cuomo<\/b><\/a> is suggesting openness to forming a bipartisan administration, potentially including his Republican rival, <\/span>Curtis Sliwa<\/b>, in a significant city government role if elected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuomo\u2019s overture, alluded to during a radio segment on Tuesday, arrives as he attempts to catch up to Democratic frontrunner <\/span>Zohran Mamdani<\/b><\/a> in the polls with the November 4 general election drawing near.<\/span><\/p>\n

Polling Shows Cuomo Thriving Without Sliwa<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mamdani has held a consistent double-digit advantage since his sweeping primary win in June, making him the leading contender in this three-way contest. However, a <\/span>recent AARP\/Gotham Polling & Analytics survey<\/span><\/a> found that the race could get much tighter if Sliwa exited.<\/span><\/p>\n

The poll shows Mamdani\u2019s margin could shrink to just four points\u2014within the margin of error\u2014if it became a head-to-head matchup with Cuomo.<\/span><\/p>\n

These results have energized centrists in both parties, with some encouraging Sliwa to step down to build stronger opposition to Mamdani.<\/span><\/p>\n

GOP Influencers Back Cuomo Alliance<\/span><\/h2>\n

Leading calls for Sliwa\u2019s withdrawal is billionaire <\/span>John Catsimatidis<\/b>, owner of Red Apple Media and WABC Radio, where Sliwa hosts his show. Catsimatidis, appearing live on Sid Rosenberg\u2019s show Monday, urged Sliwa to step aside to give Cuomo a viable pathway.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Cuomo joined Rosenberg and expressed interest in joining forces with Sliwa. Asked whether he might offer Sliwa a City Hall role, Cuomo first hesitated but later indicated he would be open to collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s something I\u2019d consider,\u201d Cuomo said. \u201cThis city needs unity. We must work together as New Yorkers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Sliwa Refuses to Back Down<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cuomo\u2019s latest remarks contrast with his earlier denial of any deal during a chat with businessman <\/span>Elisha Wiesel<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite mounting encouragement to drop out, Sliwa\u2019s campaign stands resolute. \u201cCurtis Sliwa will not drop out,\u201d stated spokesperson <\/span>Daniel Kurzyna<\/b>. \u201cEveryone can comment, but the decision rests with the voters in 15 days.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Republican Party Backs Sliwa Firmly<\/span><\/h2>\n

On Tuesday, all five Republican county chairs in NYC issued a collective statement reaffirming support for Sliwa\u2019s candidacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

They stressed that their base would not accept an alliance with Cuomo, whom they still view as strongly tied to his former Democratic role.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Independent mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo is suggesting openness to forming a bipartisan administration, potentially including his Republican rival, Curtis Sliwa, in a significant city government role if elected. 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