New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday delivered his most thorough public defense to date since his indictment on federal bribery charges. Speaking for an hour at City Hall, he insisted the case was a “test” that would not distract him from governing. He deflected specific questions about the investigation.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday delivered his most thorough public defense to date since his indictment on federal bribery charges. Speaking for an hour at City Hall, he insisted the case was a “test” that would not distract him from governing.This photo provided by the New York Mayoral Photography Office shows New York City Mayor Eric Adams during his in-person media availability at City Hall, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York.
As he stepped to the podium, a smiling Adams began his comments with a favorite quip: “This is going in my book.” Instead, the mayor framed himself as a battle-tested executive, confident in his ability to overcome the “obstacles.” In exchange, they say he performed official favors that benefited Turkey, including pushing through the opening of a consulate building in Manhattan over the objections of fire safety officials who said it was unsafe to occupy.
Seeking help with a raft of noise complaints, Kelly said he was connected by a City Hall staffer to the owner of a nightlife security business, who told him he could make the complaints go away for a price. Kelly said he later learned the security company was run by James Caban, the twin brother of the former police commissioner.
“I’ve been dealing with difficult moments throughout my entire life, and in spite of all those difficult moments, I’m called the mayor of the city of New York,” he said.
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