Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo enters race for NYC mayor

Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his long-expected NYC mayoral bid Saturday — a late entry threatening to eclipse a crowded Democratic primary and deal embattled incumbent Eric Adams a political death blow.

Cuomo enters the crowded race widely considered the front runner after a monthslong shadow campaign, in which he coyly avoided officially announcing his political comeback while ruthlessly capitalizing behind-the-scenes on Adams’ scandal-plagued first term.