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The Criminal Indictment of New York City’s Mayor

2024/9/27
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Eric Adams, a charismatic figure with a compelling message of tough-on-crime and police reform, ascended to become New York City's mayor. His journey began amidst poverty in Queens, fueled by a desire to change the police department from within after experiencing police brutality as a teenager.
  • Adams is the city's first blue-collar mayor and second Black mayor.
  • He positioned himself as a moderate Democrat, earning the nickname "Biden of Brooklyn."
  • His campaign focused on addressing crime and reforming the police department, resonating with voters concerned about public safety.

Shownotes Transcript

For the first time in New York history, federal prosecutors have indicted the city’s sitting mayor, accusing him of accepting illegal campaign donations and luxury gifts in return for political favors.

Emma Fitzsimmons, the City Hall bureau chief for The Times, discusses the rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams.

Guest: Emma G. Fitzsimmons), the City Hall bureau chief for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

  • The indictment plunges Mr. Adams’s embattled administration further into chaos) just months before he is set to face challengers in a hotly contested primary.
  • Here are the two ways) Mr. Adams could be forced from office.

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