Former Gov. Cuomo raises $1.5 million for NYC mayoral bid, claims eligible for matching funds

Former Gov.Andrew Cuomo has already collected a hefty $1.51 million in donations for his comeback bid as New York City mayor.Cuomo’s campaign — which kicked off March 1 — announced Monday that it has received contributions from 2,821 supporters over 13 days totaling $1,515,843.75.His campaign said $332,530 raised will be eligible for up to 8-1 in public matching funds, pending approval from the Campaign Finance Board.

Those matching funds could help take the overall haul to $4,174,643.75, according to his campaign.By comparison, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, another late entry into the Democratic primary for mayor, raised $128,000 in her first week of campaigning — falling short of qualifying for public matching funds for this reporting period ending March 14.Bold-faced donors supporting Cuomo include former Manhattan US Attorney Geoffrey Berman, film and theater producer Tom Kirdahy, Judith Windsor, whose late wife Edith Windsor brought the court case that helped legalize gay marriage; ex-wife Kerry Kennedy, Elle magazine editor-in-chief Robbie Meyers, Republic Records CEO Monte Lippman, fashion designer Ramy Sharp, and Jessica Seinfeld.“I’ve been humbled by the depth and breadth of the outpouring of support we’ve received upon entering this race,” Cuomo said Monday.“New York is the greatest city in the world and those who live here deserve a New York that is better, stronger, safer and more affordable than the New York we have today.”His campaign expects to reach the maximum allowable fundraising cap with matching funds by the next fundraising filing deadline....