Cuomo Leads NYC Mayoral Polls, Adams Indicted

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is leading the Democratic primary polls for the New York City mayoral race, despite not officially declaring his candidacy. A recent Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill poll indicates Cuomo has 33% support, significantly ahead of current Mayor Eric Adams, who is at 10%. Cuomo's lead is corroborated by a Honan Strategy Group poll, which gives him a 25-point advantage over other candidates. Mayor Adams now faces challenges including a low approval rating and a federal indictment on bribery charges. Cuomo is benefiting from high name recognition and dissatisfaction with the current city administration. While Cuomo has not confirmed his candidacy, his potential entry into the race is seen as a significant advantage in the Democratic stronghold of New York City.