Ritchie Torres Endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor, Criticizing Eric Adams

Rep. Torres highlights Cuomo's leadership and resilience as speculation grows about the former governor's potential mayoral run.

Rep. Ritchie Torres, a Bronx Democrat, has endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, despite Cuomo not yet officially entering the race.
Torres praised Cuomo's competence and courage, calling him a 'Mr. Tough Guy' and criticizing current Mayor Eric Adams as ineffective.
The endorsement marks a reversal for Torres, who previously called for Cuomo to resign in 2021 following allegations of sexual harassment, which Cuomo has denied.
Cuomo has already secured endorsements from several political groups and prominent figures, positioning him as a likely frontrunner if he declares his candidacy.
Recent polls show Cuomo leading the Democratic field for the 2025 mayoral race by a significant margin, with petitioning for ballot access set to begin on February 25.