"Though I am still a Democrat, I am announcing that I will forgo the Democratic primary for mayor and appeal directly to all New Yorkers as an independent," Adams said.

Fresh off the dissolution of his criminal corruption case, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he’s back to focusing on working for New Yorkers. He just plans to do it with another party. The embattled Democrat announced Thursday that he will run instead for mayor as an independent,

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams is opting out of New York City’s Democratic primary and running for reelection as an independent — embarking on narrow path as he further isolates himself from the city’s dominant political party.

The move comes after a federal judge dismissed bribery charges against the mayor.

Hizzoner dropped the bombshell news in a video announcement just one day after a federal judge killed his corruption case for good.

Mayor Eric Adams has reshaped NYC politics by abandoning the Democratic primary and pursuing reelection as an independent candidate.

Rumors resurfaced of a relationship between Andrew Cuomo and his top aide, the latest reminder that the former governor’s record presents plenty of targets for his opponents.

Adams said he will run as an independent, giving himself more time to mend his reputation after politically ruinous controversies.