New York City Mayor Eric Adams says former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked him to drop his re-election bid as the latter considers his next potential steps in the race. Adams said, when asked, in an interview with CNBC that he had indeed spoken with Cuomo since the primary.

Sources told CNN that Cuomo's team believes the general electorate could be more receptive to his candidacy than primary voters.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams disclosed that Andrew Cuomo requested he step aside in the mayoral race, even after the former governor was defeated in the Democratic primary.