🔗 Share this article Eric Adams Plans to Back Andrew Cuomo in NYC Mayor's Election New York City Mayor Mayor Adams declared his intention to back Andrew Cuomo in the forthcoming election for mayor, even after months of disagreements between the two Democratic figures. An Unexpected Turnaround After Recent Criticism Only weeks ago, the mayor had lashed out at the former governor, labeling him a “deceptive figure and a untruthful person” and accusing him of having “a career of pushing Black candidates out of races.” Nonetheless, in a new development, Adams changed his position, revealing he now intends to appear with the former governor in areas where he maintains significant backing. “It is crucial to mobilize the Black and brown communities that have suffered from urban displacement on how important this election is,” Adams commented. Adams continued, “Residents have seen their housing costs rise in terms of gentrification and they have been overlooked in those areas, and I plan to visit to those communities and talk directly with organizers and organizations and I will appear with the former governor in those areas and get them engaged.” Race Dynamics and Current Developments The mayoral contest has so far been dominated by the struggle between the former governor and progressive candidate his main rival, whose increasing popularity has made headlines worldwide and represented hopes for a rejuvenated progressive wing of the Democrats. During a latest mayoral debate, both the democratic socialist and GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa declared they would decline Adams’s endorsement if extended. Earlier this year, the mayor had launched his bid for another term as an unaffiliated candidate after being indicted on federal corruption charges which were later thrown out in return for his assistance with government enforcement actions across the city. At an unrelated press conference on the same day, Adams responded to reporters asking about the endorsement plan by saying, “Andrew and I will appear together this evening.” The announcement followed a day after the two politicians were spotted sitting courtside together at the the NBA team's first game at Madison Square Garden, which took place immediately following a contentious mayoral debate.