Adams endorses Cuomo in race for NYC mayor
NEW YORK - Mayor Eric Adams formally endorsed former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor of New York City during a joint press conference Thursday at the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) Carver Houses in Harlem.
Standing side by side, Adams praised Cuomo’s leadership record.
The endorsement marks a striking political turnaround for the two men, who were once rivals during Cuomo’s tenure as governor.
Cuomo, who is running on the "Fight & Deliver" line after losing the Democratic primary, thanked Adams for his support.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, left, and Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, right, pose during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Madis
This comes nearly a month after Adams dropped out of the race himself. Beforehand, the incumbent had tried to pressure Cuomo to drop out, calling him a "snake."
Cuomo at Knicks game
Following Wednesday night's debate, Cuomo made it to the second half of the Knicks opening game, where he was photographed sitting next to Adams.
"No better way to celebrate winning tonight’s debate than making it to the @nyknicks game," Cuomo tweeted with a photo of himself posing with his thumbs up next to Adams.
What's next:
Adams plans to campaign alongside Cuomo, focusing on Black and brown communities affected by gentrification to rally voter support, according to the New York Times.
What they're saying:
In response, Mamdani issued the following statement:
"Today confirms what we’ve long known: Andrew Cuomo is running for Eric Adams’ second term. It’s no surprise to see two men who share an affinity for corruption and Trump capitulation align themselves at the behest of the billionaire class and the President himself. We are going to turn the page on the politics of big money and small ideas that these two disgraced executives embody and build a city every New Yorker can afford."
The backstory:
Adams dropped his reelection bid in September as polls indicated that his support among New York City voters was low. Cuomo has gained 10 points in the polls since Adams exited the race but still trails Mamdani by double digits, but it's unclear if an endorsement will help or hurt Cuomo.
The mayor is scheduled to make an appearance with Cuomo this afternoon.
The Source: This article uses reporting from FOX 5 NY sources and the New York Times.