Mr. Adams will be remembered for the drumbeat of scandals that derailed his mayoralty in New York City, a growing affordability crisis and progress on public safety and housing.
Four years ago, Eric Adams stood in front of Brooklyn Borough Hall, flush with victory and promise, after emerging as the winner of a heated Democratic primary for mayor of New York City.
In a flash of swagger, he boldly pronounced that his brand of … [1452 chars]
Source: The New York Times | Published: 2025-12-23T08:00:23Z
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