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Eric Adams Racks Up Endorsements Across the Boroughs in New York City Mayoral Primary Race
eastnewyorknews - May 03, 2021
While
Scott Stringer is losing ground in the Democratic primary race for NYC Mayor due to the sexual misconduct allegations against him, his rival,
Eric Adams is gaining ground by picking up a slew of endorsements. Across the boroughs from The Bronx to Queens to Brooklyn and Staten Island, workers’ groups and elected officials are jumping on board Team Adams.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards just became the latest city heavyweight to join in the big push to get Eric Adams into City Hall. In the endorsement announcement in front of Queens Borough Hall, Richards touted Adams’ experience noting that the city is at a critical juncture and needs battle tested leadership that would not be afraid to make tough decisions. The Queens BP said that though he neither agrees with all of Adam’s policy decisions or platforms, he has watched him lead for ne
Ferrer who ran for mayor in 2001 and lost his bid in the Democratic primary said he’s backing the former state senator and NYPD captain because the city needs someone “with the credibility, passion and strength to seize this moment and lift up working New Yorkers.”
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04/14/2021 03:57 PM EDT
With much of organized labor having already taken sides in the New York City mayor’s race, all eyes turn now to the United Federation of Teachers a powerful arm of the American Federation of Teachers whose endorsement could bring a significant boost to the mayoral hopeful who gets the nod.