NYC Mayor Adams Endorses Cuomo in Mayoral Race Against Mamdani

Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the November 4 mayoral race, a surprising reversal after having recently called Cuomo “a snake and a liar,” multiple outlets report. The endorsement — announced as early voting approaches — follows Adams’ exit from the race and comes after public reconciliatory moments with Cuomo, including a courtside photo at the Knicks opener and plans for a joint appearance; Adams has discussed rolling out the support alongside faith leaders. Adams framed the move as an effort to mobilize Black and brown communities worried about gentrification and explicitly criticized frontrunner Zohran Mamdani over his comments on Israel, including his refusal to disavow the phrase “globalize the intifada.” Despite the high-profile endorsement, polls still show Mamdani with a comfortable lead, and analysts say it is unclear how much the endorsement will change the dynamics so close to Election Day. The development adds momentum and attention to an already volatile race, with more updates and coverage expected as voting begins.