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Cuomo winning over Jewish voters in his nascent mayoral campaign

JL;DR SUMMARY Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is positioning himself as a potential mayoral candidate for New York City, garnering significant support from the Jewish community despite past COVID-19 restriction controversies. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityNew York CityOrthodoxAndrew CuomoCovid 19 RestrictionsMayoral RaceModerate DemocratPolitical Endorsement

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New York City, New York, United States
"Governor Andrew Cuomo is building support in the Jewish community as he prepares to launch a widely anticipated campaign for New York City mayor."
Brooklyn, New York, United States
"a demonstration that turned violent in a heavily Orthodox neighborhood of Brooklyn last week"
Hampton Bays, New York, United States
"Marc Schneier, the founding rabbi of the Hampton Synagogue, which recently invited the former governor to speak about Israel and antisemitism."
Long Island, New York, United States
"an influential Modern Orthodox shul on the East End of Long Island that has frequently hosted major political candidates from both parties"
South Bronx, New York, United States
"Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), who represents the South Bronx, endorsed Cuomo, saying he has the competence to govern the city."
Flatbush, New York, United States
"Goldenberg, who sits on the board of the Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition, said the organization had not yet made a decision about an endorsement in the mayoral race."
Hudson Yards, New York, United States
"Jason Herman, the lead rabbi of the Hudson Yards Synagogue, a Modern Orthodox shul in Manhattan, said he was not making an endorsement in the race."

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