Former Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. backs Cuomo for NYC mayor, dealing blow to Adams

A big name in the Bronx political world is backing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor—a blow to incumbent Mayor Eric Adams

Former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. endorsed Cuomo Thursday at a press conference, marking a departure from the longtime Bronx politician’s support for Adams. He made the endorsement along with the Teamsters union.