Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized to New York City’s Jewish community for his previous administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in a video that circulated on social media.
Cuomo has often touted his leadership experience as governor during the pandemic to New York City mayoral election voters. He’s running as an Independent against Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
In the video, which was obtained by The Associated Press, Cuomo said he was acting to “protect health and save lives” during the pandemic though he angered Orthodox Jewish communities with his gathering restrictions.
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He said he did not “always fully consider the sensitivities and traditions that are so deeply important.”
“We could have done better, and for that I am truly sorry. My intentions
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