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Mayor Adams Backs Cuomo, Criticizes Mamdani on Election Day

11/5/2025

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On Election Day, New York City Mayor Eric Adams largely stayed away, briefly backing Andrew Cuomo, who runs as an independent against Zohran Mamdani.
Adams said he voted for Cuomo and criticized Mamdani's policing and taxation policies during the campaign.
He expressed relief about leaving office as he exits at year-end.

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On Election Day, New York City Mayor Eric Adams largely stayed away, briefly backing Andrew Cuomo, who runs as an independent against Zohran Mamdani.
Adams said he voted for Cuomo and criticized Mamdani's policing and taxation policies during the campaign.
He expressed relief about leaving office as he exits at year-end.