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 turmoil.
In a video released on social media, Adams spoke proudly of his tenure as mayor.
AP AUDIO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign AP correspondent Julie Walker reports New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign.
It is unclear, though, whether enough Adams supporters will shift their allegiances to Cuomo to make a difference.
Cuomo, in a statement on social media, praised Adams for “putting the well-being of New York City ahead of personal ambition.”.
In late August, Adams former top adviser — who served as a campaign volunteer — was hit with fresh bribery charges.
Another former aide was removed from the campaign after handing a potato chip bag full of cash to a local reporter. »
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