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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2014: 15 quotes2015: 10 quotes2020: 1 quote2021: 33 quotes2022: 71 quotes2023: 40 quotes2024: 24 quotes2025: 469 quotes2026: 1 quote
Sep 17, 2025

In the areas that New Yorkers most care about — affordability, public safety, education, and cleanliness — we are breaking records and delivering for working-class people.

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Sep 17, 2025

Our administration is, once again, showing how our competent management is delivering real results for all New Yorkers.

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Sep 17, 2025

And, you know, we have poured money into after school programs, we have poured money into summer youth employment and internships, so we don’t believe incarceration is the answer.

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Sep 17, 2025

Good intentions can turn out bad results.

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Sep 17, 2025

We’ll do analysis, I think, speak with the police commissioners to do the correlation between that bill and what has been happening since that bill.

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Sep 15, 2025

The governor has one vote — let’s be clear on that.

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Sep 12, 2025

You can’t just verbalize this

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Sep 12, 2025

Apologizing to police is more than verbal

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Sep 11, 2025

If we don’t turn down the rhetoric of hate speech it will be tragic for us all.

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Sep 10, 2025

Even as we continue to ensure every New Yorker is paid a fair wage, this decision is about affordability for New Yorkers who can’t afford to pay even more for their groceries.

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Sep 10, 2025

We stand by our decision to support our most vulnerable residents who rely on grocery delivery, including seniors, people with disabilities and those who receive SNAP and EBT benefits.

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Sep 8, 2025

I have two spoiled brats running for mayor. They were born with silver spoons in their mouths, not like working-class New Yorkers.

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Sep 8, 2025

This polo shirt that I’m wearing that says ‘Eric Adams, Mayor of the City of New York,’ I’m going to wear that for another four years.

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Sep 8, 2025

350,000 students in 1,700 schools will receive Chromebooks with 5G internet access and optimized educational programs for free. That’s 350,000 future writers, teachers, mathematicians in the making.

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Sep 6, 2025

I am the only one who can beat Mamdani.

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Sep 6, 2025

Andrew Cuomo is a snake and a liar.

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Sep 6, 2025

While I will always listen if called to serve our country, no formal offers have been made. I am still running for reelection, and my full focus is on the safety and quality of life of every New Yorker.

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Sep 6, 2025

Serving New Yorkers as their mayor is the only job I’ve ever wanted. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made lowering crime, improving schools, building housing, and cutting costs for working families — and I remain the best person to lead…

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Sep 5, 2025

I am still running for reelection, and my full focus is on the safety and quality of life of every New Yorker.

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Sep 5, 2025

I’m proud of the progress we’ve made lowering crime, improving schools, building housing, and cutting costs for working families — and I remain the best person to lead this city forward.

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Sep 5, 2025

Serving New Yorkers as their mayor is the only job I’ve ever wanted.

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Sep 5, 2025

While I will always listen if called to serve our country, no formal offers have been made.

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Sep 5, 2025

Andrew Cuomo is a snake and a liar. I am in this race, and I’m the only one who can beat Mamdani.

nypost.com
Sep 5, 2025

I’m running and I’m going to beat [Zohran] Mamdani.

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Sep 4, 2025

We’re seeing shooters becoming younger and younger. We’re seeing the direct results of some of the laws that we have passed – some of the actions, both in Albany and in the City Council.

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