They’re trying to save New York City — from each other. Mayor Eric Adams said Monday the Big Apple needs to be shielded from Andrew Cuomo — responding to the ex-governor styling himself as the city’s savior in his mayoral campaign announcement.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams welcomed the formal entrance of a leading contender into the Big Apple’s mayoral race as Empire State Democrats struggle to unify behind a candidate. After months of speculation that he would challenge Adams in the city’s 2025 mayoral race,

Adrienne Adams is running for New York City mayor. With her announcement on Thursday, the City Council speaker joined a growing list of candidates, including former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams.