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Eric Adams

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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 9, 2023

As a former member of law enforcement, I expect all members of my staff to follow the law and fully cooperate with any sort of investigation, and I will continue to do exactly that.

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Nov 1, 2023

This issue will destroy New York City.

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Oct 24, 2023

We are not all right when Hamas believes that they are fighting on behalf of something and their destructive despicable action that carried out.

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Sep 26, 2023

the endless flow of illegal migrants to his hometown will 'destroy the city.'

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Sep 26, 2023

This issue will destroy New York City.

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Sep 26, 2023

We should protect our immigrants. Yes, New York City will remain a sanctuary city under an Adams Administration.

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Sep 13, 2023

This issue will destroy New York City. The City we knew we are about to lose.

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Sep 13, 2023

This issue will destroy New York City. The City we knew we are about to lose.

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Sep 12, 2023

This issue will destroy New York City. The City we knew we are about to lose.

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Sep 12, 2023

I'm going to tell you something New Yorkers. Never in my life have I had a problem that I didn't see an ending to.

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Sep 12, 2023

[W]e are facing an unprecedented state of emergency . . . [W]e are past our breaking point. New Yorkers' compassion may be limitless, but our resources are not.

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Sep 12, 2023

We are facing an unprecedented state of emergency. We are past our breaking point. New Yorkers' compassion may be limitless, but our resources are not.

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Jul 12, 2023

the financial burden is 'decimating the foundation of our city.'

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May 22, 2023

This is the death of the America dream and it starts with a carrot.

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May 22, 2023

I have never seen a derelict of duty like this in my entire life.

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May 22, 2023

Perhaps then they would have a different position on the southern border.

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May 22, 2023

It is going to continue to get worse.

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May 22, 2023

I say again, a real-life humanitarian crisis. Welcome to the party, sir.

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May 21, 2023

We have to look at involuntary removal of those who cannot take care of their basic needs and are a danger to themselves.

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May 21, 2023

I don't think that's a discrepancy. We've spent over a billion dollars.

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May 21, 2023

If this is properly handled at the border level, this issue can be resolved.

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May 21, 2023

We need to make sure that we go after those other Jordan Neelys that are there looking for care.

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May 21, 2023

The national government has turned its back on New York City.

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