Cuomo Eyes NYC Mayoral Run Amid Adams Indictment

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering a run for mayor of New York City should current Mayor Eric Adams be forced to resign due to his recent federal indictment on charges including bribery and wire fraud. Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations, has been signaling his interest in the mayoral position for some time and has reached out to business and political leaders to gauge support. While Cuomo's spokesman maintains that he has 'no plans to make plans,' insiders suggest that with Adams's legal troubles, Cuomo sees a potential opportunity. Cuomo's potential candidacy is viewed as more likely in a nonpartisan special election rather than a primary against Adams. Despite his controversial exit from the governorship, Cuomo's name recognition and remaining campaign funds could position him well in a chaotic special election scenario.