Mamdani responded to the news on X with a message that criticized both Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is also running a third-party bid in the fall.

Running what was often described as a rose garden-style campaign, Cuomo limited his number of public appearances during the primary campaign and rare interactions with the press. In his new video, which clocked in at about 90 seconds, Cuomo walked the city streets taking selfies, shaking hands and chatting with New Yorkers.