🔗 Share this article

NYC's current mayor Mayor Adams declared his plan to back Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral race, despite an extended period of disagreements between the two Democratic figures.

A Surprising Reversal After Previous Accusations

Just last month, Adams had publicly condemned Cuomo, calling him a “snake and a liar” and accusing him of having “a history of pushing Black candidates out of races.” However, in a recent statement, Adams changed his position, announcing he now intends to campaign alongside Cuomo in neighborhoods where he holds strong support.

“It is crucial to really wake up the communities of color that have experienced urban displacement on how vital this election is,” the mayor remarked.

The mayor further explained, “Residents have seen their housing costs rise due to neighborhood changes and they have been ignored in those neighborhoods, and I plan to visit to those communities and talk directly with community leaders and groups and I’m going to walk with the former governor in those areas and get them involved.”

Election Landscape and Current Developments

The mayoral contest has so far been shaped by the struggle between Cuomo and progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, whose increasing popularity has made headlines internationally and represented aspirations for a rejuvenated leftwing of the Democrats.

During a latest mayoral debate, both Mamdani and GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa announced they would decline Adams’s endorsement if offered.

Months ago, the mayor had launched his bid for another term as an unaffiliated candidate after facing federal corruption charges which were later dropped in exchange for Adams’s cooperation with government enforcement actions across the city.

During a separate media briefing on Thursday, Adams responded to journalists inquiring into the endorsement plan by stating, “Andrew and I will appear together this evening.”

The announcement came a day after the two politicians were spotted attending a game side-by-side at the the NBA team's season opener at the famous arena, which took place immediately following a heated mayoral debate.