The decision by Ms. Ramos, a state senator from Queens, is at odds with her frequent criticism of Andrew M. Cuomo, including comments questioning his “mental acuity.”

In an extraordinary about-face, back-of-the-pack mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos is endorsing her front-running rival Andrew Cuomo — just weeks after questioning his “mental acuity”

Ramos, who is also running for mayor, says she is staying in the race and will remain on the ballot in order to keep having a voice to advocate for her causes.