"Mayor Adams's Diminished Swagger Sparks Emergence of Potential Challengers and Cuomo as Successor"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing increased pushback from the City Council and progressive Democrats, while prominent Democrats are considering running against him in the next mayoral election. Adams' approval rating has dropped to 28%, and he is dealing with a federal investigation into his campaign fundraising, criticism over his handling of the migrant crisis, and allegations of sexual assault. The City Council is preparing to challenge him on budget cuts and the banning of solitary confinement in city jails. Even his friend, former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, is eyeing the mayoral position.