NY Gov. Cuomo at Harlem church: Jews have no rhythm

Governor Andrew Cuomo has joked during a speech at a predominantly black New York City church that Jews lack rhythm when dancing.

The Democrat seeking a third term in office made the awkward crack Sunday at Mount Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem.

Cuomo with President Reuven Rivlin during a visit to Israel in 2014 (Photo: AP)

Noting he was Catholic, Cuomo said Catholics and Baptists share many of the same beliefs but Catholics "do it without the rhythm."

He added: "But we try. We are not as without rhythm as our Jewish brothers and sisters."

Cuomo then singled out Hank Sheinkopf, a Jewish Democratic political consultant who was moving to the music in a front pew. Cuomo referred to Sheinkopf's movements as "ugly."

A Cuomo spokeswoman later told the New York Post the governor was poking fun at himself and a longtime friend.

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