New Delhi, July 14 -- Ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo is poised to announce an independent bid for New York City mayor, reigniting a high-stakes race already shaped by political upsets, shifting allegiances, and deep divides over the city's future.

Sources told NewsNation that Cuomo will officially launch his independent campaign in the coming days, despite recent polls suggesting an uphill battle.

"There'll be an official announcement soon," Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi confirmed to The New York Post on Sunday. He also claimed Cuomo is currently the "leading alternative" to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.

But Cuomo's return comes with a twist.

A source close to the former governor told NewsNation that he will issue a public challenge t...