NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams downplayed a third-party poll that showed him trailing in the mayoral race and took a dig at former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who topped the field.

A new poll shows Andrew Cuomo leading a large field of mayoral candidates, while the incumbent struggles mightily.

A new poll spells trouble for New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his chances of winning reelection. In the crowded field of Democratic wannabees, a politician who hasn't even entered the race is outpacing the city's incumbent mayor.

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams said Monday he doesn’t “focus on polls” in response to a new survey that found former Gov. Andrew Cuomo holding a 20-plus point lead over Adams — even though the former governor hasn’t even entered the mayoral race.

Mayor Eric Adams responded Monday to a new survey that found former Gov. Andrew Cuomo would crush other New York City mayoral candidates even though he hasn’t entered the race.

In a typical New York City election year, the mayoral race is effectively over by the June primary — when the Democratic nominee is chosen, essentially anointing the mayor-elect in this deep blue city.