Mayor Adams Considers Endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor, Sources Say

NYC Mayor's Race Developments

• 🎯 Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly considering endorsing Andrew Cuomo in the 2025 race for City Hall, despite past criticisms.
• ❌ Adams has explicitly stated that Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is not on his short list for endorsement, believing Mamdani's policies would lead the city backward.

Political Maneuvering and Endorsements

• 🤝 Cuomo, running as an independent, has indicated he would welcome an endorsement from Mayor Adams.
• 🗣️ Curtis Sliwa dismissed the idea of an Adams-Cuomo alliance, calling both figures "corrupt".
• 📣 Governor Kathy Hochul appeared with Mamdani, praising his campaign and discussing universal child care, a key promise.
• ✝️ Mamdani secured endorsements from several black clergy members, including Bishop Orlando Finlater, who had previously endorsed Cuomo.

Federal Funding Concerns

• ⚠️ President Trump has threatened to withhold federal funds from New York if Mamdani is elected, citing concerns about squandering taxpayer money.
• 🛡️ Governor Hochul stated she would fight to ensure New York City retains its funding, emphasizing its role as the economic engine of the state.