(Jewish Group) 'These people and their f***ing tree houses': Andrew Cuomo on campaigning on Sukkot

[Behind the Aegis]

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has long prided himself on his strong relationship with the Jewish community — a relationship he dates back to his father’s three terms as governor.

But that love for the Jewish community apparently does not extend to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

In a story about Cuomo’s political career, The New York Times Magazine reported Cuomo’s frustration with a campaign appearance at a Sukkot event during his run for attorney general in 2006.

“These people and their f***ing tree houses,” Cuomo said to his team, according to The Times.

A spokesman denied the comment.

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(On a side note, I wish JTA would learn the concept of brevity when writing their damn titles!)

[Budi]

1. 2006?

Better context is needed when dating back 15 years.

[Behind the Aegis]

2. I am guessing it just came out.

I have no idea why, but 15 years ago or not, it should be addressed.

[Budi]

3. And why more context to Cuomo's comment is needed.

This bit tells us nothing but 'suggests' something. Like the enquiring minds sort of suggests.
I ain't buying the possibly damning hit dug up from 2006.
That's shoddy journalism.
Print the whole context or nothing.

I'm just really sick of the OMG! journalism.

15 years ago. 🙄

[Behind the Aegis]

4. Time is irrelevant.

While I agree it needs more context, I don't think there is a limit to these kinds of things. That said, I also don't see things like this as a be all, to end all type of situation.

[MyMission]

5. He was wrong

Sukkot is about tents, or booths as the Christians say, not tree houses!

But the act of building and installing them could be a bit problematic, for neighbors and neighborhoods. Erecting outdoor dwellings might cause some access or eyesore issues.

Several years ago there was a big wind blowing during Sukkot that destroyed or damaged many of them, and also caused slight damage to neighbors properties in the process.

I want to assume Cuomo was reacting to those types of issues, and not the actual religious practice.