A longtime ally of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has held early discussions with potential donors about setting up a big-money group that could boost a possible run for mayor of New York City, people familiar with the matter said.
The talk of an independent expenditure committee is the latest step toward a comeback by the Democrat, who resigned in 2021 in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal and an impeachment investigation. He has denied wrongdoing. Cuomo, who was born in Queens and this year registered to vote in Manhattan, has made speeches at houses of worship in the city and met privately with officials and labor leaders.