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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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Sep 4, 2025

Just because a number of people ask you to step down or don't do what you believe you're supposed to do, you're supposed to succumb to that? That's not what I do.

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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.

nypost.com
Sep 3, 2025

Whenever I make a move, I’ll make an announcement. I’m in this race to win and if anything changes, trust me, I’ll be on Channel 5.

nypost.com
Sep 3, 2025

But the numbers don’t lie, the city is still the safest big city in the country.

nypost.com
Sep 3, 2025

I have a job. I’m running for re-election, I’m still doing that and I’m looking forward to getting re-elected.

nypost.com
Sep 3, 2025

We’re clear that some of these high-profile shootings with multiple victims, it just creates a feeling of unsafe and we have been focusing on that.

nypost.com
Sep 2, 2025

We see so much promise in New York City, and it is readily apparent that our public safety plan is working.

nypost.com
Sep 2, 2025

We will continue to make adjustments as we see spikes, but thanks to the brave men and women of the NYPD, New York continues to be America’s safest big city.

nypost.com
Sep 2, 2025

But even with the tremendous steps we’ve taken in making our city safer, we know that one crime is still one crime too many.

nypost.com
Aug 29, 2025

He did have a note on him. The note alluded to that he felt he had CTE, a known brain injury for those who participate in contact sports. He appeared to have blamed the NFL for his injury.

cbsnews.com
Aug 29, 2025

I don’t want to say to billionaires, ‘We don’t want you here,’

nypost.com
Aug 27, 2025

I know what it is when we came into office, and I made a commitment to you that we would settle your contracts.

nypost.com
Aug 27, 2025

In the Bronx, what we’ve been seeing is gangs, young shooters and recidivism.

nypost.com
Aug 27, 2025

We are all united in voting for him.

nypost.com
Aug 27, 2025

What’s on the ballot this year? Public safety is on the ballot. When you have a candidate that says prostitution should be legal in our city — young boys and girls sell their bodies — that’s not a city I want to live in.

nypost.com
Aug 26, 2025

Long-term sheds are never a substitute for keeping buildings in safe condition, and with new enforcement tools and expanded staffing, we expect to bring down even more sheds in the years to come.

nypost.com
Aug 26, 2025

Old, outdated scaffolding is an eyesore on our beautiful city, and our administration will hold those responsible accountable.

nypost.com
Aug 25, 2025

64 vs 33. A lifetime of hard work vs. a silver spoon. The results speak for themselves.

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Aug 24, 2025

64 vs 33. A lifetime of hard work vs. a silver spoon. The results speak for themselves.

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Aug 22, 2025

I think it’s the highest level of hypocrisy.

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Aug 22, 2025

We’ve come too far to go backwards.

nypost.com
Aug 22, 2025

The danger is not only him as a candidate, but his platform.

nypost.com
Aug 22, 2025

I’m not going to leave this city to a beret-wearing carnival display.

nypost.com
Aug 22, 2025

It’s a combination of making you physically safe and making people feel safe.

nypost.com
Aug 22, 2025

Gun violence is extremely important. It gives an indicator of how well your city’s doing… New York is the safest big city in America.

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