Cuomo, 67 years old, has been gauging his mayoral chances for months, according to several people with direct knowledge of the conversations. Longtime allies of New York’s former governor have been working to put the pieces of a campaign together around him in the event he jumps into the race, the people said.

Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres said he is backing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, parting with incumbent Eric Adams before June's primary.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo hasn’t launched his campaign for New York City mayor yet, but he’s already garnered several crucial endorsements — the latest from a former foe. On Monday, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) told the New York Post that he is backing Cuomo if he runs.

Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres is backing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor even though the former governor hasn’t formally entered the race, “The two most important things we need are competence and courage,

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, of the Bronx, on Monday endorsed Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, though the former governor hasn’t officially announced a run despite speculation he will soon.