NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams will endorse Andrew Cuomo in the city’s mayoral election, a spokesperson said Thursday, throwing his weight behind a bitter rival he recently called a “snake and a liar” as the former governor tries to defeat Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.

The New York Times called Adams' decision a "stunning reversal" as Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has the momentum in the race. Adams and Cuomo were seated together at last night's New York Knicks NBA season opener after last night's mayoral debate in Queens.

Mayor Eric Adams will endorse former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor and plans to campaign with him, in hopes of slowing the momentum of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee.

The New York City mayoral candidates have their final debate behind them, and now it's a mad dash to Election Day. Polls are open for early voting starting today. Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa are running a closely watched race to replace Mayor Eric Adams,