"Instead of taking that step, she would increase oversight of the mayor's office."
"I ordered the firing of 13 officers and a prison nurse who were allegedly involved in the assault."
"The will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action."
"These disruptive and unsanctioned work stoppages by some correction officers must end as they are jeopardizing the safety of their colleagues, the prison population, and causing undue fear for the res..."
"This is not a power grab. I don’t need to do this."
""using the case as leverage to squeeze and punish our city""
"I will not commence removal proceedings."
"While I am confident we will resolve this illegal strike, I am grateful for the thousands of correction officers and staff that are continuing to report for duty - I thank them for their continued ser..."
"My strong belief is that the will of voters and ... the sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action."
"I was deeply troubled by the accusations leveled at Mayor Eric Adams."
"The brutal attack on Mr. Brooks was sickening, and I immediately moved to terminate the employment of those involved."