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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced his plan to support Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming election for mayor, even after months of disagreements between the pair of Democrats.

A Surprising Reversal After Recent Criticism

Only weeks ago, the mayor had publicly condemned the former governor, describing him as a “snake and a liar” and alleging of having “a career of marginalizing Black political contenders.” Yet, in a recent statement, Adams made a U-turn, stating he now intends to campaign alongside the former governor in areas where he maintains significant backing.

“It is crucial to really wake up the communities of color that have experienced urban displacement on how important this race is,” the mayor remarked.

The mayor further explained, “Residents have seen their housing costs rise in terms of gentrification and they have been disregarded in those areas, and I’m going to go to those neighborhoods and talk directly with community leaders and organizations and I will appear with the former governor in those neighborhoods and get them motivated.”

Election Landscape and Current Developments

The election battle has so far been shaped by the contest between the former governor and progressive candidate his main rival, whose rise in the polls has made headlines internationally and represented aspirations for a rejuvenated progressive wing of the Democratic party.

During a recent mayoral debate, both Mamdani and Republican nominee his conservative opponent stated they would decline the mayor's support if offered.

Earlier this year, Adams had launched his bid for another term as an independent after being indicted on federal corruption charges which were later dismissed in exchange for Adams’s cooperation with government enforcement actions across the city.

During a separate media briefing on the same day, the mayor answered journalists inquiring into the endorsement plan by stating, “I’ll be with Andrew later today.”

The announcement came a day after Adams and Cuomo were seen sitting courtside together at the the NBA team's season opener at Madison Square Garden, which occurred right after a heated mayoral debate.