The dinner may be a sign that Mayor Eric Adams — who spent the early part of his tenure criticizing left-leaning members of his party — is trying a more conciliatory approach to fellow Democrats.
Donate NowMayor Eric Adams hosted an undisclosed dinner on Saturday at Gracie Mansion with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive with a national platform who has openly criticized the mayor in the past, along with other Democratic lawmakers, according to a city councilmember who accompanied her.
A host of policy issues, including “immigration, NYCHA, public safety, storm resilience and sanitation” were discussed, according to Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, who was also present at the event.“The mayor meets with elected officials from across the city every single day to help benefit the lives of New Yorkers,” said Fabien Levy, the mayor’s press secretary. “We don’t talk about private conversations.
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