NYC Mayoral Candidates Unite Against Cuomo Over Nursing Home Deaths

On the fifth anniversary of a controversial New York State order that allowed COVID-positive patients to be readmitted into nursing homes, grieving families gathered with mayoral candidates, including both Democrats and Republicans, to criticize former Governor Andrew Cuomo's handling of the pandemic. The order, issued in March 2020, has been linked to approximately 15,000 nursing home deaths, sparking outrage and calls for accountability from families who lost loved ones. Cuomo, who is running for mayor, has defended his actions, claiming that the order was politically weaponized against him. Candidates at the memorial in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill stressed the need for leadership that values lives over political ambition. In contrast, a coalition of black Queens legislators endorsed Cuomo, reflecting a complex political landscape surrounding his candidacy. Critics remain vocal about the lasting impact of Cuomo's decisions during the pandemic as he seeks a political comeback.