Bill Blasio actually said...

""The mayor has an opportunity to prove that notion false. He can put this to rest with his actions," de Blasio said."

""I've had my differences with Eric Adams, but I've known him a long time. He was a police officer for 20 years. He understands the law," de Blasio said."

"I actually think the charges were not strong enough. They were affecting the democratic process in New York City."

"But we should not fall into that trap of stereotyping this whole city of hard-working good people who actually over years and years made this the safest big city in America."