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New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared his plan to support Andrew Cuomo in the forthcoming election for mayor, even after months of strained relations between the pair of Democrats.

A Surprising Reversal After Previous Accusations

Only weeks ago, the mayor had publicly condemned Cuomo, calling him a “snake and a liar” and alleging of having “a history of marginalizing Black political contenders.” Yet, in a new development, Mayor Adams made a U-turn, stating he now plans to support the former governor in areas where he maintains significant backing.

“It's essential to energize the Black and brown communities that have been affected by urban displacement on how vital this election is,” the mayor commented.

He added, “Residents have seen their rents increase due to gentrification and they have been overlooked in those neighborhoods, and I’m going to go to those communities and talk directly with organizers and groups and I will appear with the governor in those neighborhoods and get them engaged.”

Election Landscape and Recent Events

The election battle has so far been dominated by the struggle between Cuomo and progressive candidate his main rival, whose growing support has made headlines globally and represented hopes for a revitalized leftwing of the Democrats.

During a latest mayoral debate, both the democratic socialist and Republican nominee his conservative opponent stated they would reject Adams’s endorsement if extended.

Months ago, Adams had launched his re-election campaign as an unaffiliated candidate after facing federal corruption charges which were later thrown out in return for his assistance with government enforcement actions across New York City.

During a unrelated press conference on the same day, the mayor answered journalists inquiring into the support announcement by saying, “I’ll be with Andrew this evening.”

This development followed a day after Adams and Cuomo were seen attending a game side-by-side at the New York Knicks’ season opener at Madison Square Garden, which took place immediately following a heated mayoral debate.