NEW YORK (WABC) -- Eric Adams' opponents in the mayoral race reacted to his decision to drop out on Sunday .

Adams' capitulation could potentially provide a lift to the campaign of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a fellow centrist who portrayed himself as the only candidate able to beat the Democratic Party's nominee, state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.

It is unclear, though, whether enough Adams supporters will shift their allegiances to Cuomo to make a difference.

Mamdani, who, at age 33, would be the city's youngest and most liberal mayor in generations if elected, defeated Cuomo decisively in the Democratic primary by campaigning on a promise to lower the cost of living in one of the world's most expensive cities.

Mamdani told Eyewitness News that after Adams dropped out, he does not

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