Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses Andrew Cuomo in city's mayoral race

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city's mayoral race.

Bloomberg is backing Cuomo in both the June 24 Democratic primary and the general election, The New York Post reported.

“I care deeply about the future of our city, and since leaving office, it has been difficult to watch its struggles, especially since the pandemic,” Bloomberg, a former three-term mayor, said Tuesday.

The billionaire didn't endorse any candidates in the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary, but he backed Mayor Eric Adams in the general election that year. Adams is running in the general election as an independent this year.

“In sizing up the field in the race for mayor, there is one candidate whose management experience and government know-how stand above the others: Andrew Cuomo,” Bloomberg said.

A Bloomberg campaign source told the Post that the billionaire will likely donate to Cuomo's campaign.

“The question before New Yorkers is not: Who is the perfect choice? No mayor is perfect. The question is: Who is the best choice? To me, that choice is clear: Andrew Cuomo,” Bloomberg said.

Cuomo resigned from the governorship in 2021 amid sexual harassment claims, though he has repeatedly denied the allegations and argued that they were politically motivated.

“Today, in this critical moment as New York City faces another crisis, I appreciate Mayor Bloomberg’s support and faith in my vision for a stronger, safer, more affordable New York City for all,” Cuomo said Tuesday.