Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is backing former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor of New York City. Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on Tuesday announced that he was backing former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in the New York City mayor’s race, giving Mr. Cuomo an endorsement coveted by many of the Democratic candidates in the race.

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made an endorsement in the race for his former job. Bloomberg released a statement Tuesday announcing his support for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo ahead of the upcoming June 24 primary election in the city.