NYC’s Adams Backs Cuomo, Calling Mamdani a ‘Snake Oil Salesman’

Mayor Eric Adams endorsed Andrew Cuomo to lead New York City, a reversal after he accused his former challenger of being a “snake and a liar” just weeks ago in the contentious battle for Gracie Mansion.

Adams appeared alongside Cuomo Thursday to announce the endorsement, part of an effort to bolster the former governor’s campaign against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani less than two weeks before the November election. The two were seen together court-side at the Knicks game Wednesday night following the final mayoral debate.

In front of reporters Thursday, they hugged and touted their values as Democrats while casting Mamdani, ...