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NYC's current mayor Eric Adams has announced his plan to back former Governor Cuomo in the forthcoming mayoral race, despite an extended period of strained relations between the pair of Democrats.

An Unexpected Turnaround After Previous Accusations

Just last month, the mayor had publicly condemned Cuomo, labeling him a “deceptive figure and a untruthful person” and accusing him of having “a career of marginalizing Black political contenders.” Nonetheless, in a recent development, Adams reversed course, announcing he now plans to campaign alongside the former governor in neighborhoods where he maintains strong support.

“It's essential to really wake up the communities of color that have been affected by gentrification on how vital this election is,” Adams commented.

He added, “They have watched their housing costs rise in terms of gentrification and they have been disregarded 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 governor in those areas and get them involved.”

Election Landscape and Current Developments

The mayoral contest has so far been shaped by the struggle between Cuomo and progressive candidate his main rival, whose increasing popularity has drawn interest globally and symbolized aspirations for a revitalized progressive wing of the Democratic party.

In a recent candidate forum, both Mamdani and GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa declared they would refuse the mayor's support if offered.

Earlier this year, Adams had begun his re-election campaign as an unaffiliated candidate after facing legal accusations which were later thrown out in return for Adams’s cooperation with federal immigration raids across New York City.

During a unrelated press conference on Thursday, Adams answered reporters asking about the support announcement by stating, “Andrew and I will appear together this evening.”

This development followed a day after Adams and Cuomo were spotted attending a game side-by-side at the New York Knicks’ season opener at the famous arena, which occurred right after a contentious mayoral debate.