New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, who is on the verge of securing the Democratic Party’s nomination in New York City’s mayoral race, on Thursday addressed the shade Eric Adams threw at him over his nails,

New York City Mayor Eric Adams kick-started his re-election bid as an independent candidate on Thursday. Adams was joined by about 100 supporters on the steps of the New York City Hall as he announced his candidacy and laid out a case for another four years as the city's mayor.

Just a few months ago, it appeared unlikely that Mayor Eric Adams of New York, who was facing federal corruption charges, would be in a position to seek a second term.