/Linked to the real estate lobby, Eric Adams is set to become the 2nd black mayor of New York – 07/07/2021 – World Linked to the real estate lobby, Eric Adams is set to become the 2nd black mayor of New York – 07/07/2021 – World ksuadminJuly 7, 2021 1 “Safety, security, security.” This is the response of mayoral candidate Eric Adams when asked, following his victory in the Democratic primary in New York, what his administration’s priorities are. The rise in violent crime for the first time in 30 years has undoubtedly boosted the campaign for the former policeman, who is set to win the general election in November as Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa is unlikely in a predominantly Democratic city.