Eric Adams was once a rising star in the Democratic Party. His reelection will hinge on taking down the newest one. Hours after Zohran Mamdani’s performance in New York City’s Democratic primary electrified national politics,

For Cuomo, the mayoral race is a chance at a comeback after he resigned as governor in 2021 over a report from Attorney General Letitia James' office that alleged he sexually harassed multiple female employees and created a toxic working environment. Cuomo has denied the allegations.

New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, who is on the verge of securing the Democratic Party ’s nomination in New York City’s mayoral race, on Thursday addressed the shade Eric Adams threw at him over his nails, accusing the incumbent mayor of “trying to distract from his own record.”