Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's hopes for a political comeback may have hit a roadblock. A new poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling for Democrat Justin Brannan's city comptroller campaign on June 6 and June 7 among 573 likely voters,

Mayoral contender Andrew Cuomo argued Wednesday that his leading opponent, Zohran Mamdani, lacks the experience to lead the city. “I think New Yorkers are smart. They know that somebody has to know how to do the job,

In a candid interview, former Mayor Bill de Blasio strenuously argued that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo should not be elected to lead New York City: “He is a vindictive person,” Mr. de Blasio said.

Bloomberg said Tuesday he had had his differences with Cuomo over the years, but when they disagreed, Cuomo showed strengths as a leader and a manager. “I care deeply about the

It comes after a recent poll showed Mamdani in the lead over Cuomo for the first time. But other polls have shown Cuomo firmly in the lead.

Andrew M. Cuomo was backed on Wednesday by former Gov. David Paterson, a former rival who is now an ally in Mr. Cuomo’s bid to become mayor of New York City.