Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is eyeing a political comeback, seeing an opening in the struggles of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Though Adams has insisted he will not resign, mounting pressure after his five-count indictment for corruption is likely to end his future aspirations. Two people familiar with the matter told Axios that Cuomo was planning a comeback even before the indictment, but now he looks set to capitalize on it.

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