US EditionFormer New York Gov. Cuomo apologizes to Jewish community for his COVID-19 response
Cuomo apologized for COVID-19 restrictions that disrupted religious events in Orthodox neighborhoods as part of his mayoral campaign seeking forgiveness on Yom Kippur.
- On Wednesday, Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo apologized to the Jewish community and sought forgiveness timed to Yom Kippur, releasing a video on Erev Yom Kippur shared with Orthodox rabbis amid his New York City mayoral campaign.
- Public-Health restrictions singled out certain neighborhoods as the cluster initiative imposed heavier limits on Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, disrupting religious institutions and schools.
- Cuomo said `I failed to fully understand the impact of my actions on your communities, and for that, I am truly sorry.` He said he acted to protect health and save lives during the pandemic that killed about 80,000 residents.
- Some Orthodox leaders praised the apology while others remained skeptical; Cuomo has received endorsements from Jewish groups including Crown Heights United PAC after Mayor Eric Adams' withdrawal Sunday.
- Attempting a comeback after resigning, Andrew Cuomo now runs as an independent and trails Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani after the June 24 primary, shifting from defending his pandemic record.
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