New York City's new Mayor Eric Adams was commuting to work on the subway on his first day when he saw men start to throw punches — and called 911.
He joined the New York Police Department in 1984 and served for 22 years, after which he was elected to the New York State Senate."Stylistically, Mr. Adams could be the most flamboyant mayor New York City has seen in decades,"a New York Times profile of Adams. He's "an early riser, a vegan and a wellness enthusiast who keeps a frenetic schedule."
"He is a stylish dresser who campaigned shirtless at Orchard Beach in the Bronx; he socializes with Republican billionaires and celebrities; he wants to take his first paycheck in Bitcoin."Adams is NYC's second Black mayor — David Dinkins, in the early 1990s, was the first.
For his part, Adams says he won't proceed with de Blasio's plan to end the city's gifted and talented program in schools and plans to restore a plainclothes police unit that targets violent crime, which his predecessor had controversiallyOn his first day in office, Adams was commuting to work on the subway when he saw some men start to throw punches and called 911.
"'No, assault in progress. Not past assault,' he said. 'They are fighting each other on the street right now.'"Jennifer's thought bubble: New Yorkers are eager for Adams to keep our stores open, reinvigorate our schools and make us feel safe on the subway again.
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