🔗 Share this article Eric Adams Will Support Andrew Cuomo in NYC Mayor's Election New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared his decision to back Andrew Cuomo in the forthcoming mayoral race, even after months of disagreements between the two Democratic figures. A Surprising Reversal After Recent Criticism Just last month, Adams had publicly condemned the former governor, calling him a “snake and a untruthful person” and accusing him of having “a career of marginalizing Black political contenders.” Yet, in a recent statement, Adams made a U-turn, stating he now plans to campaign alongside Cuomo in areas where he maintains significant backing. “It's essential to really wake up the Black and brown communities that have experienced gentrification on how important this election is,” the mayor commented. The mayor further explained, “Residents have seen their housing costs rise due to neighborhood changes and they have been disregarded in those neighborhoods, and I plan to visit to those neighborhoods and talk directly with organizers and organizations and I will appear with the governor in those neighborhoods and get them motivated.” Race Dynamics and Current Developments The mayoral contest has so far been shaped by the competition between Cuomo and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, whose growing support has made headlines globally and represented hopes for a rejuvenated leftwing of the Democrats. During a latest candidate forum, both Mamdani and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa announced they would refuse the mayor's support if extended. Earlier this year, the mayor had begun his re-election campaign as an unaffiliated candidate after facing federal corruption charges which were later thrown out in return for Adams’s cooperation with federal immigration raids across the city. At an separate media briefing on the same day, Adams answered reporters asking about the support announcement by saying, “Andrew and I will appear together later today.” The announcement came a day after the two politicians were seen sitting courtside together at the the NBA team's first game at Madison Square Garden, which took place right after a contentious mayoral debate.