Political Quotes

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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Jun 30, 2025

During a time when our city should be rejoicing and celebrating members of our diverse LGBTQ+ community, incidents like this are devastating.

nbcnews.com
Jun 28, 2025

Here’s what Zohran doesn’t want you to know: the only reason those free buses weren’t renewed is because he failed to negotiate it back into the budget the following year.

nypost.com
Jun 28, 2025

There is something so cruel about promising New Yorkers things you cannot — and have not — delivered on, which is precisely what Zohran Mamdani’s entire platform rests on.

nypost.com
Jun 27, 2025

That is more than any other major city in America.

nypost.com
Jun 27, 2025

This has been in my opinion the easiest budget that we had to pass.

nypost.com
Jun 27, 2025

This is a major step forward for our city.

nypost.com
Jun 26, 2025

We’re not about to throw away all that progress to a socialist who will tear it all down with false promises he can’t keep.

motherjones.com
Jun 26, 2025

You can call me all the names you want, but I’m going to answer to only one: Mayor Eric Adams.

motherjones.com
Jun 25, 2025

Mayors don’t raise income taxes, assemblymen do.

nypost.com
Jun 25, 2025

I don't agree with Mamdani's policies. We're diametrically opposed to each other.

newsweek.com
Jun 25, 2025

Your job [as mayor] is not to be at war with the president, but to work with the president to get the resources here.

nypost.com
Jun 25, 2025

Do you want socialism that has failed all over the globe . . . or do you want a healthy capitalist society, where you could come as a dishwasher and eventually own a chain of restaurants?

nypost.com
Jun 25, 2025

And you’re correct, when you think about [Mamdani’s] comments about our law enforcement officers who … they put their lives on the line all the time, and every day, His comments towards them were extremely offensive.

newrepublic.com
Jun 25, 2025

I’m perfectly imperfect.

nypost.com
Jun 25, 2025

You have a whole pot of general election voters that will come out because of the urgency of the moment.

nypost.com
Jun 25, 2025

He’s a snake oil salesman. He will say and do anything to get elected.

newrepublic.com
Jun 25, 2025

This is a resilient city and we need a resilient mayor. And [Mamdani’s] a snake oil salesman.

nypost.com
Jun 24, 2025

Five times. I’m looking forward to November.

nypost.com
Jun 24, 2025

He will say and do anything to get elected. Think about this for a moment: He wants to raise taxes on 1% of New Yorkers, high-income earners.

cbsnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

What NYC deserves is a mayor who’s proud to run on his record – not one who ran from his record.

cnn.com
Jun 23, 2025

Our first heat wave of the summer is here, and it’s so important that New Yorkers across the five boroughs take care of themselves over the next few days.

nbcnews.com
Jun 23, 2025

Extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive for New Yorkers. It’s going to be brutal and dangerous.

nypost.com

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