Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared his candidacy for New York City mayor on Saturday, ending months of speculation over whether Cuomo, who achieved national recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic but resigned in 2021 after an investigation concluded he sexually harassed 11 women, would run.

<div class="image-embed__placeholder"><img src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/67c34aa6d4c450cdbb7bb2b3/New-York-Governor-Andrew-Cuomo-Holds-Covid-Briefing-In-New-York-City/960x0.jpg?cropX1=0&amp;cropX2=2055&amp;cropY1=34&amp;cropY2=1190" alt="New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Holds Covid Briefing In New York City" width="100%" height="auto"></div><figcaption><fbs-accordion class="expandable" current="-1"><p class="color-body light-text" role="button">Andrew Cuomo was governor of New York until 2021, when he resigned after a state investigation found <span class="plus" data-ga-track="caption expand">... [+]</span><span class="expanded-caption"> he sexually harassed 11 women. (Photo by Mary Altaffer-Pool/Getty Images)</span></p></fbs-accordion><small>Getty Images</small></figcaption>

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Cuomo resigned as New York governor in 2021 after an investigation by the state’s attorney general Letitia James concluded he had sexually harassed 11 women.{ai:summary}<p>Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his candidacy for New York City mayor, concluding speculation about his political future. Cuomo, who gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, resigned in 2021 after being found to have sexually harassed 11 women.</p><p>The announcement marks a significant return to the political arena for Cuomo, who has faced considerable controversy since his resignation. #politics</p>

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Announces Bid For New York City Mayor

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