Adams's new independent bid isn't shaking Cuomo's momentum

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is running as an independent in the mayoral race, and while it gives him a shot at avoiding the crowded Democratic primary, it doesn’t look like it’ll rattle frontrunner former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s standing.

Adams announced Thursday that he’ll be running as an independent for this year’s New York City mayoral race, citing a lack of time to campaign in the Democratic primary because of his now-dismissed criminal case.