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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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Aug 13, 2025

We must always work to strike the right balance between delivering fair wages and making our city affordable for everyone and for that reason, I am vetoing both of these bills at this time.

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Aug 13, 2025

I could only say it in three words: we got this.

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Aug 13, 2025

This is the safest big city in America, and you're seeing the numbers continue to decrease.

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Aug 12, 2025

Under our administration, the Department of Probation is using new, innovative ways to get our probation clients on the right path.

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Aug 12, 2025

Not feeling like you’re part of a community, not feeling like you’re part of a group, it actually has an impact on your physical health.

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Aug 11, 2025

This success would not be possible without our historic investments.

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Aug 11, 2025

Rent-stabilized, low-income apartments should be just for that low-income people.

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Aug 11, 2025

More work remains, but it’s clear that the years of walking by New Yorkers in need are over, and this milestone is further proof that we’re continuing to make New York City a safer, more affordable city.

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Aug 9, 2025

This is not public service; this is self-service.

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Aug 9, 2025

Let’s not mince words – this behavior is unacceptable, full stop.

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Aug 8, 2025

Today, we honor him by making this ‘Stew Leonard Day.'

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Aug 8, 2025

The painful moment he had losing a child helped him start a foundation to save young people…by giving swimming lessons, and he used that same skill to save a young man here.

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Aug 8, 2025

Stew Leonard’s life took on new purpose after the heartbreaking loss of his son in a swimming accident.

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Aug 8, 2025

This $164-million investment will revitalize a community that has consistently contributed to the rich history of our city.

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Aug 7, 2025

Denial’s never stopped me, I’m not distracted, I’m grinding.

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Aug 7, 2025

Why Brooklyn? Because Brooklyn is the place I was born … it was the place that shaped and made me.

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Aug 7, 2025

They counted us out in 2021. We were 13 points behind Andrew Yang, and they counted us out.

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Aug 6, 2025

It made me the mayor that I am today.

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Aug 6, 2025

We’ve witnessed the lowest number of shootings and victims of shootings in the last seven months, and the recorded history of this city.

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Aug 6, 2025

In the first six months of this year, we we witnessed the lowest number of homicides in the recorded history of this city.

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Aug 6, 2025

A small number of people are repeat criminal offenders and carry out dangerous acts, so we want to thank this office for bringing this indictment and bringing these criminals to justice.

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Aug 5, 2025

While this incident will forever be a stain on our city, it happened against the backdrop of a larger, more hopeful picture — one where the brave men and women of the NYPD continue to drive down crime.

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Aug 4, 2025

You should lift up officers when you’re not running for mayor.

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Aug 4, 2025

We know that people were not feeling safe. And that is why the commissioner put this quality of life initiative, the Q-team, throughout our entire city.

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Aug 4, 2025

And now we’re coming to the largest borough and making sure we continue the success of our Q-team.

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