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Eric Adams

The Public Record

Eric Adams is the current Mayor of New York City, having taken office on January 1, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Adams previously served as the Brooklyn Borough President from 2014 to 2021. He is known for his focus on public safety, economic recovery, and social equity initiatives. Adams has emphasized the importance of community support and has launched various public-private partnerships aimed at assisting vulnerable populations in the city, particularly during challenging times.

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Nov 2, 2025

When New Yorkers support one another in times of need, we become a better city.

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Nov 2, 2025

That’s why today, along with the New York Community Trust, the United Way, and the Partnership for New York City, we’re launching a slate of public-private initiatives to support SNAP recipients in our city who rely on these much-needed…

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Oct 31, 2025

Now, New York City will be on a path to reach 40,000 police officers in the next three years — the highest number of police officers in 20 years.

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Oct 29, 2025

Rabbi Kass was a pillar of strength and comfort for the NYPD. He consoled us through the monumental tragedies and personal hardships. Whenever you needed solace or help, he was there for you.

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Oct 27, 2025

New York can’t be Europe, folks. I don’t know what is wrong with people. You see what’s playing out in other countries because of Islamic extremism.

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Oct 23, 2025

Andrew and I are two kids from New York, and when you think about it, Andrew and his brother, and I have three of them, and brothers fight. But when families are attacked, brothers come together. They understand that you have to protect…

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Oct 23, 2025

If you don’t respect law and order and the police, you’re going to see crime go up.

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Oct 23, 2025

New York can’t be Europe, folks.

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Oct 23, 2025

When you lie and state you can freeze rent - you can't freeze rent in NYCHA. You can't freeze rent in Mitchell-Lama. You can't freeze rent in market rate housing. You can't freeze rent, but you are lying and telling people you can do so…

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Oct 23, 2025

You’re going to see more people leave New York. You’re going to see less revenue for New York.

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Oct 23, 2025

This is the future of New York City at stake.

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Oct 21, 2025

Our administration has been clear that undocumented New Yorkers trying to pursue their American Dreams should not be the target of law enforcement, and resources should instead be focused on violent criminals.

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Oct 16, 2025

This new unit will handle the entire domestic violence process for victims.

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Oct 16, 2025

I’m going to remain local here in local politics and local solutions.

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Oct 16, 2025

We know we must do a better job of eradicating violence that we are seeing in our neighborhoods.

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Oct 16, 2025

I don’t want our city to slip into a state that we’re witnessing in Europe and across the country.

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Oct 16, 2025

What our transition team is going to do, we’re going to show all of these initiatives, and the next mayor will come in and then make a determination what they want to continue and what they want to bring to the table.

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Oct 16, 2025

You know, we’re going to turn over the city in good shape for good initiatives and good programs, and the next administration will have to make a determination on what they are going to do with the excellent conditions we are leaving the…

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Oct 16, 2025

I want to go back to school. Number one, I’d like to get my doctorate.

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Oct 16, 2025

I’m not new to this fight. I know it well.

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Oct 16, 2025

This has been a great experience, and I think that we should share what we have accomplished.

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Oct 16, 2025

I’m looking forward to improving cities across the globe.

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Oct 14, 2025

It’s not just endorsing to say, hey anyone but Zohran.

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Oct 14, 2025

I want to make sure that programs like this continue, you know, I want to hear real commitments.

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