New York City Mayor Eric Adams welcomed the entrance of a leading contender into the Big Apple’s mayoral race as Empire State Democrats struggle to unify behind a candidate. 

After months of speculation that he would challenge Adams in the city’s 2025 mayoral race, former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a bid to do so on Saturday. The news marked a full circle moment for Cuomo, who backed Adams during the 2021 mayoral race.