This is not a power grab. I don’t need to do this.

Think about this the next time you’re stuck in traffic.

I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana — not now, not ever.

I cannot deny the people of this great city the power to make this decision for themselves.

This is an opportunity to install safeguards that we need to have in place to give people confidence that there’s only one factor in every decision that’s made, and that’s what’s best for the people of the city.

I was deeply troubled by the accusations leveled at Mayor Eric Adams.

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 service and for doing the right thing.

My strong belief is that the will of voters and ... the sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.

My strong belief is that the will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

I call it the Trump revenge tour, and I have to stand in its way.

The will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.