New York Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres endorsed Andrew Cuomo for mayor of New York City, stating he has the “competence and courage” needed during a crisis. Torres criticized Mayor Eric Adams, describing him as a disappointment and an ineffective mayor who has made questionable appointments.
Torres expressed concern about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s associations with the Democratic Socialists of America, linking them to political extremism.
Torres predicted Cuomo’s potential comeback in the 2025 election, emphasizing that New York loves a good comeback story.
