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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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Feb 25, 2025

The most appropriate recourse is to dismiss this case now and do so with prejudice.

msnbc.com
Feb 23, 2025

While we're not done caring for those who come into our care, today marks another milestone in demonstrating the immense progress we have achieved in turning the corner on an unprecedented international humanitarian effort.

newsweek.com
Feb 23, 2025

While we’re not done caring for those who come into our care, today marks another milestone in demonstrating the immense progress we have achieved in turning the corner on an unprecedented international humanitarian effort.

nbcnews.com
Feb 23, 2025

Now, thanks to the sound policy decisions of our team, we are able to announce the closure of this site and help even more asylum seekers take the next steps in their journeys as they envision an even brighter future, while simultaneously…

newsweek.com
Feb 21, 2025

I look forward to continuing those conversations.

newsweek.com
Feb 21, 2025

I have told the governor, as we have done in the past, that I am willing to work with her to ensure faith in our government is strong.

newsweek.com
Feb 21, 2025

I was elected by the people of New York City and its working-class communities to uphold their values — and that is what our administration has done.

newsweek.com
Feb 21, 2025

The $80 million that FEMA approved, paid, and then rescinded — after the city spent more than $7 billion in the last three years — is the bare minimum our taxpayers deserve.

newsweek.com
Feb 20, 2025

As I said from the outset, I never broke the law, and I never would. I would never put any personal benefit above my solemn responsibility as your mayor.

nbcnews.com
Feb 20, 2025

The $80 million that FEMA approved, paid, and then rescinded — after the city spent more than $7 billion in the last three years — is the bare minimum our taxpayers deserve.

cnn.com
Feb 19, 2025

While there is no legal basis for limiting New Yorkers’ power by limiting the authority of my office, I have told the governor, as we have done in the past, that I am willing to work with her to ensure faith in our government is strong.

nbcnews.com
Feb 19, 2025

There is no legal basis for limiting New Yorkers’ power by limiting the authority of my office.

nytimes.com
Feb 18, 2025

I’m not stepping down, I’m stepping up.

thenation.com
Feb 18, 2025

I would alter sanctuary city laws to give local authorities more latitude to cooperate with the federal government on immigration enforcement.

motherjones.com
Feb 17, 2025

Mayor Adams has also been clear that he wants to work with the new federal administration, not war with them.

thenation.com
Feb 17, 2025

I never offered—nor did anyone offer on my behalf—any trade of my authority as your mayor for an end to my case. Never.

newsweek.com
Feb 17, 2025

I’m not going to step down. I’m going to step up. I got a mission to finish.

slate.com
Feb 17, 2025

The allegations were silly.

bbc.com
Feb 17, 2025

I am disappointed to see them go, but given the current challenges, I understand their decision and wish them nothing but success in the future.

bbc.com
Feb 17, 2025

I want to be crystal clear with New Yorkers: I never offered—nor did anyone offer on my behalf—any trade of my authority as your mayor for an end to my case. Never.

newsweek.com
Feb 16, 2025

I want to be crystal clear with New Yorkers: I never offered—nor did anyone offer on my behalf—any trade of my authority as your mayor for an end to my case. Never.

newsweek.com
Feb 16, 2025

I am disappointed to see them go, but given the current challenges, I understand their decision and wish them nothing but success in the future.

newsweek.com

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