Eric Adams actually said...

What all of battle is in the subway system is fighting the perception of fear that cases like this could happen.

We're going to make sure New Yorkers feel safe in our subway system and they don't feel that way now.

the subway is safe, and he rides the subway often to send a message.

This is terror -- someone attempting to terrorize our system. They brought in what appears to be some form of smoke device. They discharged ...