Eric Adams: The Democratic standard bearer who wasn’t
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eric Adams: The Democratic standard bearer who wasn’t

Politico  

Adams’ campaign press team declined to say where the mayor would be Tuesday night or what he would be doing. “He was a national Black Democratic leader who had law enforcement bona fides and could talk credibly about the issues,” New York Democratic strategist Trip Yang said in an interview. “Look at me and you’re seeing the future of the Democratic Party,” Adams said two days after the primary. “If the Democratic Party fails to recognize what we did here in New York, they’re going to have a problem in the midterm elections and they’re going to have a problem in the presidential election.” Bolstering those claims, President Joe Biden touched down in New York just over a month after Adams took office to visit NYPD headquarters and discuss gun violence prevention. As the costs ran into the billions over the course of the next year, Adams grew increasingly agitated at federal policy makers and the Biden administration — a frustration that boiled over in his April 2023 declaration that the president and the White House had failed New York City.

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Eric Adams denied millions in public campaign matching funds in New York City
1 week, 1 day ago

Eric Adams denied millions in public campaign matching funds in New York City

CNN  

CNN — New York City Mayor Eric Adams was dealt a pair of dire political blows on Monday, even as a potential legal lifeline emerged when President-elect Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning Adams if the mayor was convicted in his coming federal corruption trial. His remarks came shortly after a city agency denied Adams’ reelection campaign millions of …

New York City's Democratic Mayor declines to rule out becoming a Republican
2 weeks, 3 days ago

New York City's Democratic Mayor declines to rule out becoming a Republican

India Today  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears open to switching parties to become a Republican, as he declined to rule out a future change in political allegiances during a pair of interviews on Friday that came as he has increasing warmed to President-elect Donald Trump. Rather than restricting cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as he once promised, Adams recently …

New York’s mayor warms to Trump and doesn’t rule out becoming a Republican
2 weeks, 3 days ago

New York’s mayor warms to Trump and doesn’t rule out becoming a Republican

LA Times  

Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams Adams won office on a centrist platform, but his rhetoric has taken a noticeable rightward turn in the weeks since Trump’s election victory, particularly on immigration. New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears open to leaving the Democratic Party and becoming a Republican, declining to rule out a future change in political allegiance …

NYC’s mayor warms to Trump and doesn’t rule out becoming a Republican
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NYC’s mayor warms to Trump and doesn’t rule out becoming a Republican

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears open to switching parties to become a Republican, as he declined to rule out a future change in political allegiances during a pair of interviews Friday that came as he has increasing warmed to President-elect Donald Trump. “And I think America has told us, stop the squabbling, leaders, and start …

NYC Mayor Eric Adams set to return to court as his lawyers seek to get bribery charge tossed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams set to return to court as his lawyers seek to get bribery charge tossed

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York City Mayor Eric …

Eric Adams Takes Swings At Media And Mayoral Rivals — But Not At Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eric Adams Takes Swings At Media And Mayoral Rivals — But Not At Trump

Huff Post  

Mayor Eric Adams answers questions during his weekly in-person press conference at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. At his weekly briefing with reporters Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams took digs at the media, his competitors for next year’s mayoral primary, and, not for the first time, City Comptroller Brad Lander. At one point in an unusually feisty press conference, …

Eric Adams’ indictment has come at the worst time for Democrats
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Eric Adams’ indictment has come at the worst time for Democrats

The Independent  

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Eric Adams' indictment is hilarious and horrible. It's also incredibly revealing.
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Eric Adams' indictment is hilarious and horrible. It's also incredibly revealing.

Slate  

The indictment of Eric Adams, unsealed Thursday, is a colorful document, alleging over $100,000 in graft, the defrauding of a public funding program from which he reaped $10 million, and a whole lot of subsidized travel to Turkey. “Because the Turkish Airline provided free travel benefits worth tens of thousands of dollars to Eric Adams,” the indictment reads, “he flew …

NYC mayor Eric Adams indicted: Everything you need to know about FBI probe
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NYC mayor Eric Adams indicted: Everything you need to know about FBI probe

The Independent  

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Who is Eric Adams? The New York City mayor faces charges alleging he took bribes
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Who is Eric Adams? The New York City mayor faces charges alleging he took bribes

Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live updates of the indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal charges that he allegedly took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources. Adams joined the New York City transit police in 1984 and eventually became a New York Police Department officer when the transit department merged …

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged With Federal Crimes
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged With Federal Crimes

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Federal prosecutors indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday over allegations that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for various political favors. The charges represent a remarkable turn of fortune for Adams, a former New York Police Department captain whose victorious public safety-focused campaign earned him national recognition as a …

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he doesn’t plan to resign despite federal corruption case against him
2 months, 4 weeks ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he doesn’t plan to resign despite federal corruption case against him

LA Times  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, shown at a news conference on Sept. 16, was indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges that remain sealed. New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on charges that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals, including lavish overseas trips, in exchange for favors that included helping …

Scandal-hit New York mayor fights for political survival
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Scandal-hit New York mayor fights for political survival

Raw Story  

New York Mayor Eric Adams is gripped by a slew of scandals, including a sexual assault allegation and claims of corruption -- threatening to derail his ambitions and open the door to challengers. Former New York state governor Andrew Cuomo, who resigned facing his own sexual misconduct accusations in 2021, has suggested to allies he could run for mayor if …

Eric Adams’ Brain-Melting 9/11 Quote Explains a Lot
54 years, 11 months ago

Eric Adams’ Brain-Melting 9/11 Quote Explains a Lot

Slate  

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New NYC mayor Adams strives for order, post-COVID comeback
2 years, 8 months ago

New NYC mayor Adams strives for order, post-COVID comeback

Associated Press  

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Democrat Eric Adams wins race for New York City mayor
3 years, 1 month ago

Democrat Eric Adams wins race for New York City mayor

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Democrat Eric Adams has been elected New York City mayor, defeating Republican Curtis Sliwa on Tuesday in a contest far easier than his next task: steering a damaged city through its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Adams, a former New York City police captain and the Brooklyn borough president, will become the second Black mayor of the …

New York Elects Former Cop Eric Adams as Second-Ever Black Mayor
3 years, 1 month ago

New York Elects Former Cop Eric Adams as Second-Ever Black Mayor

News 18  

Ex-cop Eric Adams, who fought racial discrimination within the police, was elected New York’s next mayor on Tuesday and will become just the second African American to lead the United States’s largest city. Early unofficial results released by New York City’s Board of Elections suggested that Adams would win more than 70 percent of the votes and Sliwa, a 67-year-old …

Election 2021: 8 takeaways from Tuesday
3 years, 1 month ago

Election 2021: 8 takeaways from Tuesday

CNN  

CNN — Republican Glenn Youngkin’s projected win in the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday erased any doubt: Democrats’ slim congressional majorities are in grave danger in next year’s midterm elections. Terry McAuliffe had hoped former President Donald Trump’s continuing unpopularity would halt the pendulum swing against a new president and his party that nearly always takes place in Virginia and often …

Eric Adams is elected as New York City's second Black mayor
3 years, 1 month ago

Eric Adams is elected as New York City's second Black mayor

NPR  

Eric Adams is elected as New York City's second Black mayor Enlarge this image toggle caption Eduardo Munoz/AP Eduardo Munoz/AP New Yorkers chose Democrat Eric Adams, a former New York Police Department captain, to become the city's second Black Mayor in a landslide election that offered little surprise given that Republicans are outnumbered by a margin of about 7 to …

Eric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor, CNN projects
3 years, 1 month ago

Eric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor, CNN projects

CNN  

CNN — Democrat Eric Adams has been elected the 110th mayor of New York City, CNN projects, defeating Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Adams, a retired New York Police Department captain who embraced a public safety message, will be the second Black mayor in the city’s history, after the late David Dinkins. And because of that, I’m now going to be …

NYC’s Eric Adams runs for mayor as the outsider’s insider
3 years, 3 months ago

NYC’s Eric Adams runs for mayor as the outsider’s insider

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — He’s a veteran Democratic office holder who registered as a Republican in the late 1990s. “I’m one of the original left-wing members.” Adams beat a crowded field of candidates in New York City’s June 22 Democratic mayoral primary. Wanting to change the system from within, Adams joined New York City’s transit police in 1984 and became an …

Ex-Cop Eric Adams Appears Set to Become New York's Next Mayor
3 years, 5 months ago

Ex-Cop Eric Adams Appears Set to Become New York's Next Mayor

News 18  

Ex-policeman Eric Adams was on track Tuesday to become New York’s next mayor after the city’s elections authorities released new results showing he had maintained his lead in the Democratic primary. The elections board website showed Adams on 50.5 percent, with 403,000 votes, and Garcia, a 51-year-old former sanitation commissioner, in second place on 49.5 percent with almost 395,000 votes. …

Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in NYC’s mayoral race
3 years, 5 months ago

Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in NYC’s mayoral race

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center and promising to strike the right balance between fighting crime and ending racial injustice in policing. “While there are still some very small amounts of votes to be counted, the results are clear: an historic, …

Tucker Carlson praises Eric Adams's win in NYC Democratic mayoral race
3 years, 5 months ago

Tucker Carlson praises Eric Adams's win in NYC Democratic mayoral race

Daily Mail  

Fox News host Tucker Carlson praised Eric Adams for winning the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral race because he vowed to stamp down on surging violent crime in the Big Apple. Fox News host Tucker Carlson praised Eric Adams for winning the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral race Carlson said Adams won 'because he …

Eric Adams declared winner of the New York City primary
3 years, 5 months ago

Eric Adams declared winner of the New York City primary

Daily Mail  

Eric Adams has been declared the winner of the New York City mayoral primary by Associated Press, setting him on course to be the next mayor of the biggest city in the United States. Eric Adams, 60, has been declared the victor in the Democratic primary to replace Bill de Blasio as mayor of New York City. He will take …

NYC mayoral primary: Andrew Yang accepts rival Eric Adams as winner of Democrat race
3 years, 5 months ago

NYC mayoral primary: Andrew Yang accepts rival Eric Adams as winner of Democrat race

Daily Mail  

Andrew Yang has accepted rival Eric Adams as the winner of the New York City mayoral primary, saying 'it's almost mathematically impossible' for Adams not to win. New Yorkers are awaiting the results of the Democratic race, in which Adams took 31.7 per cent in the first round of counting. Andrew Yang has accepted rival Eric Adams as the winner …

Adams takes fragile lead in NYC Democratic mayoral primary
3 years, 6 months ago

Adams takes fragile lead in NYC Democratic mayoral primary

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams appeared to take a fragile lead Tuesday in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, but it could be weeks before it becomes clear who is actually on top in the first citywide election to use ranked choice voting. We know that New York City said, ‘Our first choice is Eric Adams.’” Former …

Eric Adams leads race to win NYC mayor primary as Maya Wiley and Kathryn Garcia battle for second
3 years, 6 months ago

Eric Adams leads race to win NYC mayor primary as Maya Wiley and Kathryn Garcia battle for second

Daily Mail  

Former NYPD cop Eric Adams cried as he voted for himself in the mayoral primary on Tuesday morning that is likely to indicate who will become the city's next mayor in November. Kathryn Garcia, who is polling third, is shown on Tuesday morning in the Bronx, greeting voters as they head to the polls Democratic candidate for New York City …

Opinion: Why Democrats should be paying closer attention to NYC’s mayoral race
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: Why Democrats should be paying closer attention to NYC’s mayoral race

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Arick Wierson is a six-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and former senior media adviser to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. CNN — In just a few weeks, New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary will offer the nation its first major opportunity to gauge how Democratic voters are thinking about their party and its policies – six months into …

Rising crime in New York has gripped the mayoral race. Eric Adams says he alone can fix it.
3 years, 6 months ago

Rising crime in New York has gripped the mayoral race. Eric Adams says he alone can fix it.

CNN  

CNN — For the first few months of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, the campaign seemed to be trundling along in search of a defining issue. The historian and author Kim Phillips-Fein, whose 2017 book “Fear City: New York’s Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics” rigorously documented the hollowing out of the city’s public sector during the …

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