The former governor’s policies and his long-running fight with ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio contributed to New York’s problems, they say.

Can a former governor accused of slashing transit funding — and triggering the “summer of hell” — rebrand himself as a mayor who innovates and invests on transportation issues? His critics are skeptical.

Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday he is running to become mayor of New York City, more than three years after he resigned in disgrace as governor of New York after being accused of sexually harassing a number of women who worked for him and misleading the public about COVID-19 deaths.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declined to say whether former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was fit to serve as mayor of New York City on Monday during an interview.

The group was one of several initiatives that Mr. Cuomo rolled out after resigning as governor. They helped pave the way for his return from the political wilderness, and now a mayoral bid.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced he is running for mayor of New York City. The Democrat’s entry into the race Saturday relaunches his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations.