Former Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday received an endorsement from over 30 Black clergy members from across the city ahead of the June Democratic primary election.
"Our city is facing a crisis—rising inequality, public safety concerns, housing instability and economic uncertainty—all while trust in government continues to fade. Leadership in City Hall must be bold, decisive and focused on real solutions that elevate all New Yorkers, particularly Black and brown communities, who have long borne the weight of systemic injustice. Andrew Cuomo has repeatedly demonstrated the faith, courage and commitment to fight for working families, challenge entrenched power and bring about meaningful change. His leadership has improved our neighborhoods, and his unwavering moral compass has always prioritized the people of New York City. Andrew Cuomo’s leadership reflects the values we hold close: uplifting the marginalized, fighting for equity and building a city where every person has the chance to thrive. Because of these shared values and our commitment to justice and compassion, we proudly support Andrew Cuomo for mayor,” the faith leaders said in a statement.
The clergy members include:
- Rev. Shon Adkins, Antioch Baptist Church, Manhattan
- Rev. Dr. Tony Baker, St. Philips Baptist Church, Staten Island
- Pastor Jamal Brantley, Grace City Church, Brookyln
- Rev. Dr. Joseph Chukwu, Helping Hands Ministry, Brooklyn
- Pastor David Celestin, Premiere Eglise D'Apocalypse, Queens
- Pastor Sam Celestin, Family Life Worship Center, Queens
- Rev. Dr. Phil Craig, Greater Springfield Community Church, Queens
- Pastor Zulima Cox, Family Life Worship Center, Queens
- Rev. James Duckett, Fort Mott Baptist Church, Bronx
- Pastor James Duncan, Citadel Cathedral of Praise and Worship, Brooklyn
- Bishop Orlando Findlayter, New Hope Christian Fellowship, Brooklyn
- Rev. Craig Gaddy, Friendship Baptist Church, Brooklyn
- Bishop Vaden Grant, Victory International Fellowship, Brooklyn
- Rev. Johnnie Green, Mount Neboh Baptist Church, Manhattan
- Pastor Carlos Haynes, Faith Assemblies of God Church, Brooklyn
- Pastor Khalil James, Mount Zion AME Church, Manhattan
- Rev. Alfred Joseph, Bethesda Church of God, Brooklyn
- Rev. Kathy Lindsey, St. Phillips Baptist Church, Staten Island
- Rev. David Kelly, Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, Brooklyn
- Pastor Patricia Malcolm, Churches United to Save and Heal, Brooklyn
- Pastor Dorian Malloy, Carolina Baptist Church, Bronx
- Bishop Wilmary Maxime, New Covenant Church, Queens
- Rev. Greg Merriweather, Calvary Baptist Church, Bronx
- Rev. Faithlyn Morrison, New Hope Christian Fellowship, Brooklyn
- Pastor James Richmond, Flatbush SDA Church, Brooklyn
- Bishop Calvin Rice, New Jamaica Worship Center, Queens
- Pastor Brian Scott, Union Baptist Church, Manhattan
- Rev. Dr. Carl L. Washington Jr, New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Manhattan
- Rev. Dr. Lorenzo Williamson, Deeper Life Tabernacle Inc., Brooklyn
- Rev. Alonzo Wright, New Canaan Baptist Church, Brooklyn
- Rev. Patrick Young, First Baptist Church, Queens
