Cuomo’s Powers Would Shrink as New York City Mayor

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will wield much less power than he’s used to if he wins the race for New York City mayor, as Albany is able to overrule decisions from Gracie Mansion on nearly anything.

In addition, the job in the city meets with balance-of-power checks constantly and even requires participating in the notorious “Tin Cup Day” in February, when municipal officials seek cash from state lawmakers, Politico reported Thursday.

Cuomo would also find that a mayor has less control over budgets, faces more institutional checks on power, faces a larger, more aggressive press corps, and that the city’s legislative body can more easily override a veto.