New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined News12’s “Ask the Mayor” segment to discuss pressing issues, including a recent surge in gun violence, school safety, and affordable housing. Addressing a series of shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn, Adams outlined a full mobilization plan targeting hotspots, gang activity, and repeat offenders, with a focus on…
Summary: In a wide-ranging interview on Bloomberg’s Businessweek Daily (August 26, 2025), New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed federal threats of deploying the National Guard, insisting the city is reducing crime with over 23,000 illegal guns removed and record drops in shootings and homicides. Adams criticized Andrew Cuomo’s past policies on bail reform, cannabis,…
On 107.5 WBLS’s “Hear From the Mayor,” Eric Adams and guest Faqueni Ravel of Venture House Bronx spotlighted New York City’s clubhouse model for mental health—community spaces that help members build skills, find jobs and housing, and belong. Adams noted the city has opened 13 newly contracted clubhouses across all five boroughs with a goal…
Summary: A New York City detective was shot and wounded in Queens during a carjacking response involving officers from the 109th Precinct and Queens South Narcotics. Mayor Eric Adams condemned state laws that allow repeat offenders back on the streets, noting the suspect, 28-year-old Kevin Dubuisson, has a long history of violent crimes and was…
Summary: On August 22, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams addressed reporters following a police-involved shooting and recent indictments of two longtime associates, Ingrid Lewis-Martin and Jesse Hamilton. Adams firmly denied speculation that he might step down, vowing not to “quit on New York City” despite mounting political pressure and corruption allegations. He defended his record on…
On August 22, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams officially designated the New York City Department of Finance as the administering agency responsible for acting on behalf of the Mayor in relation to Articles 2-H, 2-J, and 2-K of the General City Law, and Chapters 6-B, 6-C, and 6-E of Title 22 of the Administrative Code of…