Former New York Gov. Cuomo apologizes to Jewish community for his COVID-19 response
October 1, 2025
Andrew Cuomo is apologizing to New York City’s Jewish community for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic when he was governor. In a video that circulated online Wednesday, the mayoral candidate says he was acting to “protect health and save lives” but did not “always fully consider the sensitivities and traditions that are so deeply important.” The apology is a rare retreat from Cuomo on his response to the coronavirus, which included closing schools and limiting attendance at houses of worship and other gatherings. He has otherwise heralded his pandemic leadership as a prime example of his managerial competence.