Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reportedly faces a new Democratic challenger who succeeds Eric Adams as mayor of New York City.
Adrienne Adams, 64, will officially launch her campaign over the weekend, according to FOX 5 NYC.
In just four months of the Democratic primary, Adams is expected to petition immediately to ensure the vote is obtained.
In a statement to the media, Adams said New Yorkers were unable to live in the city, and that city hall was “in chaos” and claimed that President Donald Trump was “destroying the independence of our city.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is a former liar who occupies “huge” among other sanctuary city mayors: Blue Life Issue Founder
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams launched the campaign to replace current Mayor Eric Adams, challenging former runner, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for Ny Daily News via Getty Images)
“It’s time to stand up now. I never planned to run for mayor, but I didn’t give up on New York City,” Adams said in a statement.
New York City provides immigrants with more ways to get city IDs, making them more accessible to benefits, housing: Report
Five years later, Adams was first elected to the city council in 2017, becoming the first black council spokesman.
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams convened at the rally on the steps of New York City Hall, then called the entire council to vote and cover the veto of Mayor Adams on the January 30, 2024 “How much stop law.” (New York Daily News New York Daily News via Getty Images)
Adams is the latest high-profile figure who puts his hat on the ring and challenged former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to replace embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
After Cuomo resigned in 2021, a report from the state attorney general concluded that he had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the New York City Council meeting at Manhattan City Hall in New York in December 2023. (Shawn Inglima gets the New York Daily News via Getty Images)
Cuomo apologized for his statement “offending” women, saying his intentions were cooperative and acknowledged that he was sometimes “too familiar with people” but denied that he was inappropriate to touch anyone and said that investigations into his behavior were harmful and politically motivated.
Click here to get the Fox News app
The match follows Mayor Eric Adams in September’s charges for federal corruption charges. He is now dealing with the storm criticism so that Adams can assist the federal government’s immigration crackdown after Trump’s newly-established Justice Department leader asked the court to drop the case.
Fox News Digital has contacted the office of speaker Adams for comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
