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NYC's current mayor Eric Adams has announced his intention to support Andrew Cuomo in the forthcoming mayoral race, even after months of strained relations between the two Democratic figures.

A Surprising Reversal After Recent Criticism

Only weeks ago, the mayor had strongly criticized the former governor, labeling him a “snake and a liar” and accusing him of having “a history of marginalizing Black political contenders.” Nonetheless, in a recent statement, Mayor Adams made a U-turn, announcing he now plans to appear with the former governor in communities where he holds significant backing.

“It's essential to really wake up the Black and brown communities that have suffered from urban displacement on how important this race is,” the mayor commented.

Adams continued, “Residents have seen their housing costs rise in terms of neighborhood changes and they have been ignored in those neighborhoods, and I’m going to go to those communities and talk directly with organizers and groups and I’m going to walk with the former governor in those areas 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 democratic socialist his main rival, whose growing support has made headlines internationally and symbolized hopes for a rejuvenated progressive wing of the Democratic party.

During a recent mayoral debate, both the democratic socialist and GOP candidate his conservative opponent announced they would refuse Adams’s endorsement if offered.

Earlier this year, the mayor had begun his re-election campaign as an unaffiliated candidate after facing legal accusations which were later dropped in exchange for Adams’s cooperation with government enforcement actions across the city.

At an separate media briefing on Thursday, the mayor answered reporters asking about the support announcement by stating, “I’ll be with Andrew later today.”

This development followed a day after the two politicians were seen attending a game side-by-side at the New York Knicks’ first game at Madison Square Garden, which occurred immediately following a heated mayoral debate.