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Eric Adams considering endorsing Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race, sources say

Sources tell CBS News New York Adams, a moderate Democrat, is considering backing Andrew Cuomo, even though he has frequently criticized the former governor. "We're still having conversations," Adams ... Read More

Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayor's race, ending his bid for reelection

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is dropping his bid for reelection, setting up a three-way race between Queens Assemblyman and Democrat frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is ... Read More

What will NYC Mayor Eric Adams' legacy be after suspending his reelection bid?

Eric Adams' term as New York City mayor will officially end in 2026, sparking a debate about what his legacy will be and if there was more to the decision. Read More

Eric Adams rips political ‘extremism’ as he drops out of NYC mayoral race — in clear dig at socialist Zohran Mamdani

Mayor Eric Adams issued a dire warning about the rise of political extremism as he dropped his re-election bid Sunday — in a clear dig at front-runner socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. “Extremism is ... Read More

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Exits Re-Election Bid, Cites Rising “Extremism” In Politics

In a farewell video from Gracie Mansion on Sunday (Sept. 28), the mayor didn’t hold back, warning New Yorkers about a wave of “extreme” politics he says is threatening the stability of the city he’s ... Read More

On Politics: Eric Adams blew a golden opportunity

We don’t know yet how Adams will be remembered. But his decision to announce, at long last, he wouldn’t seek re-election at all gives us a moment to consider the shape of these four years. Adams had ... Read More

Eric Adams has nearly $4 million in his campaign account. What happens to it now?

In announcing his decision to drop out of the New York City mayoral race – officially giving up his chance at a second term – Mayor Eric Adams blamed a local board’s decision to deny him millions in ... Read More

Eric Adams' reelection collapse examined: Analysis

After his failed reelection bid, it’s hard to see politics in Adams' future. The political downfall of Eric Adams -- and his announcement Sunday that he is suspending his campaign for mayor -- is ... Read More

Kinzinger knocks Jeffries for praising Eric Adams: ‘Are you kidding me?’

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Sunday slammed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) over a statement praising New York City Mayor Eric Adams following Adams’s decision to end his ... Read More

New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his struggling reelection campaign Sunday, an acknowledgment that he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political ... Read More

Opinion - With Eric Adams gone, New York City politics is up in the air

On the same day that the New York Mets were forced out of playoff contention, the incumbent mayor of New York City was forced out of the mayoral election. In politics and sports, all the money in the ... Read More

13 Moments That Have Defined Eric Adams’s Political Career

Mr. Adams served in the New York State Senate and as Brooklyn borough president before becoming mayor of New York City in 2022. Ethical questions have followed him along the way. By Michael Rothfeld ... Read More