In a political development, NYC Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo as a candidate for the city's next mayor. The endorsement followed their appearance together courtside at a New York Knicks game last night, indicating a possible alliance.
Adams, who had previously described Cuomo as "a snake and a liar," has since shifted his position. In a statement obtained by Gothamist, Adams explained his decision to endorse Cuomo, saying, "I think that it is imperative to really wake up the Black and brown communities that have suffered from gentrification on how important this race is." This indicates a change in the nature of their interactions compared to the heated exchanges earlier in the summer.
Polls cited by Gothamist show Zohran Mamdani leading the mayoral race with just under 50% of the vote, while Cuomo remains behind despite the recent endorsement. Adams withdrew from the race amid declining poll numbers and controversies related to corruption cases involving his close associates, as well as personal federal charges that were later dropped following pressure from Trump administration officials.
Adams' shift from candidate to supporter reflects changes in New York City politics, as both he and Cuomo chose to forgo the traditional Democratic nomination process. According to NBC New York, Adams’ campaign expressed the sentiment in a post-debate social media statement: "Great win for the Knicks. We need to win for the city. Can't go backwards." Despite previous differences, Adams has decided to endorse Cuomo. Representatives for Cuomo, Mamdani, and Sliwa did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the development.
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