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…
On August 8, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on PIX11’s Morning News to honor Stew Leonard Jr. for his heroic actions. During a recent PIX11 segment, Leonard Jr. saved the life of engineer Kurt Bennett, who choked on a piece of steak. Using skills from his Red Cross lifeguard training, Leonard Jr. performed the Heimlich…
In a wide-ranging interview on Pod Force One with Miranda Devine, New York City Mayor Eric Adams offered a robust defense of his administration as he enters a tough re-election fight. While still identifying as a Democrat, Adams said his “Safe and Affordable” platform reflects a break from the party’s progressive wing, which he claims…
In a CNBC interview, Mayor Eric Adams defended his re-election campaign, emphasizing his pro-growth, pro-business leadership in contrast to Democratic primary winner Zohran Mamdani. Adams dismissed Mamdani’s platform as unrealistic, warning that policies like rent freezes and government-run services threaten small businesses and economic progress. He cited job growth, record-breaking tourism, and major investments as…
Mayor Adams Releases New Report Highlighting Best Practices for Building Family-Friendly Public Spaces – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today released “Building a Family-Friendly City: Design Guidelines for a Safer, More Livable Public Realm,” a comprehensive report laying out best practices for…