Adams Backs Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Race, Setting Aside Past Attacks
NEW YORK, NY – In a stunning reversal, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo in teh upcoming mayoral election, joining forces with his one-time adversary in a last-minute effort to challenge the frontrunner, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. the unlikely alliance comes as the November 4th election nears, with Mamdani holding a double-digit lead in recent polls.
The endorsement marks a dramatic shift for Adams, who just last month publicly denounced Cuomo as “a snake and a liar” and accused him of a history of undermining Black candidates. Adams’s decision underscores the high stakes of the mayoral race and the determination of some to prevent Mamdani from taking office. The move is expected to bolster Cuomo’s campaign, especially within Black communities, leveraging adams’s strength as a prolific campaigner.
“New Yorkers reject this socialism, reject division,” Adams told reporters while campaigning alongside Cuomo. “If New Yorkers vote, I win.” He later downplayed his previous harsh criticism of cuomo, characterizing it as a “brotherly spat,” stating, “Andrew’s a brother, and I had three of them, and brothers fight.”
The alliance is a notable progress in a race that has seen unexpected twists. Insiders suggest Adams’s involvement could shift momentum, despite Cuomo’s previously weak poll numbers. However, sources caution that closing the gap with Mamdani in the remaining 12 days will be a considerable challenge.
simultaneously occurring, Congressman hakeem Jeffries has offered cautious praise for Mamdani’s pledge to retain Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch if elected, stating Tisch has “done a great job” and her continued leadership would “provide a lot of comfort to the people throughout the city of New York.” Jeffries has yet to formally endorse a candidate.
