Cuomo 'Very Excited' To Work With Eric Adams As Mayor, He Says

NEW YORK, NY — The days of New Yorkers being stuck in the middle of a feud between their mayor and governor will come to an end when Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams takes his likely position as leader of the city, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The governor — who has for years been at odds with current Mayor Bill de Blasio — was optimistic Wednesday that working with the Brooklyn Borough President would be nothing but smooth sailing when he all-but-certainly takes over as mayor.

Cuomo, who did not publicly endorse a candidate in the race for mayor, pledged to work in "full partnership" with Adams to fight the pressing issues facing New York City.

"He is going to be extraordinary, I believe that," Cuomo said at a joint press conference about gun violence."I can tell you that I think Eric Adams and I are going to work very well together...I am so excited about Eric Adams."

Adams, who is heavily favored to win the general election against Republican Curtis Sliwa, embraced Cuomo's support, saying he looked forward to the partnership with the governor's administration.

"We see eye to eye that we must put in place real changes for people on the ground," Adams said, praising parts of Cuomo's recently-announced anti-gun violence proposal.

The love-fest comes after Adams, along with all Democratic candidates aside from Andrew Yang, snubbed the idea of an endorsement from the governor during the campaign.

Adams was among those who did not raise their hand when asked on the debate stage whether candidates would accept an endorsement from de Blasio or Cuomo, who is under investigation by his own attorney general for multiple sexual assault allegations.

Asked about the snub Wednesday, Adams brushed off the idea that he'd changed his mind.

"I didn’t get an endorsement today," he said. "The governor said he would work with me, and I’m sure he would have worked with any mayor that is in office.

About the allegations against Cuomo, Adams added, "An investigation is taking place, let the investigation go to it's outcome."

Cuomo explained his optimism about Adams with an apparent snub of his own — to de Blasio. When asked what he believed would be different between de Blasio and Adams as mayor, Cuomo alluded to a difference between ideas and execution.

"[Adams] believes the same philosophy of government. It's not what you say, it’s not about the politics, it’s about the performance," Cuomo said.

"...Have you improved the lives of New Yorkers who need help? Yes or no? 'Well, I tried, I thought about it. I have a proposal, I did a press release, I did a long paper, I gave a speech on how it could be done,' — Did you do it? Did you accomplish it or did you not? That's what it means to be a New York progressive."

For his part, de Blasio seemed unbothered by the mutual adoration between Cuomo and Adams, who he has spoken well of throughout the mayoral race.

Asked about Wednesday's joint press conference, the mayor said he respects Adams' decision to meet with the governor. Still, he didn't mince words about his own position.

"I have the greatest respect for Eric Adams. I think that's well known," de Blasio said. "My own choice — I've been very clear. Yes, the Governor should resign. Period."