Cuomo has strategically made few public appearances as Adams’ position erodes. Gov. Kathy Hochul, no fan of the former governor, has so far declined to use her power to oust the mayor and instead proposed a package of oversight measures with Adams in mind to prevent undue influence on city policy by the Trump White House.

Cuomo’s outreach includes meetings with powerful unions that once backed Adams, while his allies orchestrate high-profile fundraisers. Despite resigning in disgrace amid misconduct allegations, Cuomo sees the mayoralty as a path back to public office. Polls suggest he leads a fragmented Democratic field, though major unions remain undecided.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seriously considering running for New York City mayor, CBS News New York has learned.

The push to get Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to run for mayor has picked up steam in recent days, a person close to her told Newsday.