Adams to back Cuomo to try to help stop Mamdani’s runaway bid for New York mayor

New York Mayor Eric Adams is expected to endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city’s mayoral race as early as Thursday.

Mr. Adams, a Democrat, dropped out of the mayoral race in September after claiming he was the only candidate strong enough to beat the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani.

“I can confirm that the Mayor will endorse former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor and intends to campaign alongside him,” Adams spokesman Todd Shapiro said in a statement. “The time and locations for their joint appearances are currently being finalized.”…

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