Former four-term state Democratic Attorney General Robert Abrams ripped Zohran Mamdani as a “disaster for New York” while endorsing ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor despite “all of his flaws.”

“It is unthinkable to have Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City,” Abrams, 87, told The Post exclusively in a Monday statement.

Letitia James and Robert Abrams speak at a podium at a political event back in 2018. Sipa USA via AP

“His economic, policing and safety policies would be a disaster for New York and his hatred for Israel is an affront to those who support Israel—Jews and non Jews alike, in New York and throughout the nation,” said Abrams, who was the state AG from 1979 to 1993 and still resides in the city.

“A mayoralty under Mamdani would cripple the tax base of New York City and make it less safe for New Yorkers and tourists,” said Abrams, alluding to the Democratic front-runner’s proposed tax hikes on millionaires and corporations to fund his socialist agenda.

“Andrew Cuomo, with all of his flaws, represents a safer choice for New Yorkers,” said Abrams.

Abrams, who is Jewish, argued that Mamdani would use the mayoralty to “undermine Israel, weakening support for the only democratic state in the Middle East, a strong ally of the United States and upholder of Western values.”

Zohran Mamdani, Democratic Socialist candidate for Mayor of New York, speaks at a conference at Queens College on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Kevin C Downs forThe New York Post

He cited Mamdani’s “unfortunate long history of anti Israel actions” and that he has “steadfastly refused” to condemn the rallying cry of “globalization of the intifada,” which many consider a call to attack and kill Jewish people.

Abrams also noted Mamdani failed to condemn Hamas for the public executions of Gazans after the just announced cease-fire deal.

“At this sensitive moment in history, New York City cannot afford to turn the mantle of leadership over to an inexperienced threatening voice,” the former AG said of the three-term Queens state assemblyman.

Abrams, who served on Cuomo’s transition team when the latter was elected attorney general, had previously said the sexual misconduct scandal that forced the Democrat to resign as governor were a “stain” on his legacy.

Cuomo stepped down in 2021 following the barrage of accusations that he denies, and is mounting a comeback bid for mayor, running as an independent after losing the June Democratic primary to Mamdani.

“His record of achievement is undeniable and his support for Israel has been steadfast. His mayoralty would bring an experienced steady hand guiding our city’s services and policies,” Abrams said Monday.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo speaking at a Queens College conference on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Kevin C Downs forThe New York Post

Abrams served as state AG when the late Mario Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo’s dad, was governor.

His backing of Cuomo clashes with successor and current AG Letitia James, a leading Mamdani supporter who is fighting a mortgage fraud indictment brought against her by President Trump’s Justice Department.

Abrams supporting Cuomo, who is running on the independent “Fight and Deliver” ballot line in the November 4 election, also comes as prominent Park Avenue Synagogue Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove claimed Mamdani was a danger to Jewish New Yorkers.

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Abrams previously served as Bronx borough president. He was a professor of law at the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law and was appointed by former President Bill Clinton to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

Cuomo, Mamdani and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa are set to face-off for the second and final time Wednesday at 7 p.m. during a debate hosted by NY1.

Early voting period begins on Saturday, and New Yorkers have until October 25 to register to cast their ballots.

The Post reached out to the Mamdani campaign for comment.