New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday he would seek to raise the city’s minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2027 if elected. Speaking at a rally joined by labor union backers, Cuomo framed the proposal as a continuation of his work as governor, where he signed a law raising the statewide minimum wage to $15.
“The best way to combat affordability is to raise wages,” Cuomo said. “We did it before, and we’re going to do it again.” He argued that inflation has eroded the value of the $15 wage, making a $20 target appropriate.
Progressive opponents in the crowded race have pushed for more aggressive increases. State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has proposed a $30 minimum wage by 2030, while Comptroller Brad Lander supports a $21.25 wage by next year. However, New York State law gives the Legislature authority over wage policy, meaning mayoral influence is limited.
Cuomo urged voters and labor groups to mobilize politically, saying rising living costs and Donald Trump‘s economic policies make the wage hike urgent. With primaries weeks away, Cuomo remains the polling frontrunner ahead of Mamdani and incumbent Eric Adams.
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