By: Ahmed Fathi
As New Yorkers face rising costs and deepening inequality, leadership rooted in experience — not slogans — is more critical than ever.
Andrew Cuomo is uniquely equipped to lead this city. As former HUD Secretary, he fought for affordable housing on a national scale. As Governor, he managed one of the largest state budgets in America with discipline and focus — steering New York through economic storms while expanding infrastructure and public services.
He understands that the cost of living in NYC is pushing working families to the brink — and he’s tackled housing affordability before, not just talked about it. Cuomo brings the rare combination of national perspective and local urgency.
Zohran Mamdani, while energetic and idealistic, lacks the executive experience this moment demands. His recent rise owes more to online buzz than to a track record of real-world results.
This city needs more than momentum — it needs competence. Tested leadership. And someone who already knows how to navigate the machinery of government to get things done.
