ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren is refuting at least one published report saying some state Democrats are pushing for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to name her as a running mate.

An article by the New York Post cited unnamed sources in saying there was a push by some on the left to make Warren his running mate for lieutenant governor in his upcoming re-election campaign.

The article goes on to claim House Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi asked Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul to run for the 27th district against incumbent Chris Collins.

Mayor Warren released a statement about the article, saying:

“I have not been contacted by the Governor’s office, and will not comment on speculation from Albany. Kathy Hochul has done a great job serving the needs of the citizens of Rochester and New York State. Meanwhile, I was just elected to my second term, and I am solely focused on running the City of Rochester by working to create more jobs, safer and more vibrant neighborhoods and better educational opportunities.”