Cuomo Jokes About Relocating to Florida if Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who lost to socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary, made a provocative remark at a Hamptons event that sparked controversy. During a breakfast with political donors and insiders, Cuomo quipped that he would move to Florida if Mamdani won the NYC mayor’s race, a comment that has drawn both amusement and serious concerns about the city’s political trajectory.

The remark, which was met with both laughter and concern, came during a private gathering hosted by businessman John Catsimatidis, a GOP donor and radio host. Catsimatidis, who owns Gristedes and D’Agostino supermarket chains, is also a key stakeholder in the potential fallout from Mamdani’s proposed government-run grocery stores. The event attracted a range of political figures, including RXR Realty Chairman Bruce Mosler, Ambassador George Tsunis, and former Cuomo aide Melissa DeRosa.

Cuomo’s senior adviser, Rich Azzopardi, defended the comment to the New York Post, stating that Cuomo would never give up on New York. Azzopardi emphasized the stakes of the election and the risks of electing a