NYC Mayor Adams Endorses Cuomo in Tight Mayoral Race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral election, despite their recent public fallout and Adams previously criticizing Cuomo as a "snake and a liar." Adams' endorsement is a strategic effort to block the Democratic socialist nominee, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, whom Adams and Cuomo view as too extreme, particularly criticizing Mamdani's anti-Israel stance and radical social policies. Adams plans to campaign alongside Cuomo, focusing on mobilizing Black and Brown communities affected by economic pressures and gentrification. The endorsement highlights the moderate establishment's alarm over Mamdani's platform, which includes defunding police units and extensive social reforms, contrasting with Cuomo and Adams' pro-police and pro-business stance. Polls show Mamdani holding a substantial citywide lead, especially among foreign-born voters, while Cuomo leads among native-born New Yorkers, illustrating a divide in voter demographics. The race remains competitive, with Adams and Cuomo seeking to consolidate moderate and Black voters to counter Mamdani's progressive appeal.