Adams, 60, is bureau president of Brooklyn and a former police captain who would become New York s second black mayor if he prevails in the general election to succeed Bill de Blasio. The odds at becoming mayor are in Adams s favor against the Republican nominee, Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, as Democrats outnumber Republicans 7-to-1 in the Big Apple. Now we must focus on winning in November so that we can deliver on the promise of this great city for those who are struggling, who are underserved, and who are committed to a safe, fair, affordable future for all New Yorkers, Adams said.
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Last debate for NYC mayoral candidates; early voting ongoing
June 16, 2021
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NEW YORK (AP) The candidates running in the Democratic primary to be New York City s next mayor made their pitches to voters in the final televised debate on Wednesday, even as early voting has begun.
As in prior debates, the candidates were asked about a rise in violent crime and other issues that impact the city s recovery from the pandemic. And also like other debates, the candidates at times sent pointed comments toward each other.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang had a strident back-and-forth after Yang brought up an endorsement from the Captains Endowment Association, pointing out that they chose him over Adams, a former police officer.