Adams was an officer in the New York City Transit Police and then the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for more than 20 years, retiring at the rank of captain. He served in the …

Mayor Eric Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, Brooklyn Borough President, and now as the 110th Mayor of the City of New York.

Sep 26, 2024 · The charges marked a stunning fall for Adams, a former police captain who made a commitment to law-and-order a cornerstone of his political platform even as multiple federal …

Jun 19, 2021 · Mr. Adams’s police credentials have helped him rise to the top of this year’s mayoral field. But his relationship with the department is complex. As a police officer, Eric …

Nov 3, 2021 · NEW YORK — Eric Adams, a former cop who climbed from poverty in Queens to become a fierce voice for frustrated working-class voters, was elected the second Black mayor …

Sep 1, 2023 · As a politician and an officer with an activist bent, Adams had called out cases of aggressive policing and police brutality. But as mayor, sources describe him as a steadfast …

Jan 28, 2025 · At the time, Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain, defended officials for “standing up for police officers who are placing their lives on the line.” Last month, Chell was …

Eric Leroy Adams (born September 1, 1960) is an American politician and former police officer who has served as the 110th mayor of New York City since January 1, 2022. Adams was an …

Jul 6, 2023 · In Mayor Eric Adams’s first month in office, he was confronted with a tragic crisis: the deaths of two New York City police officers who were responding to a domestic disturbance in …

Sep 26, 2024 · New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charged that he allegedly took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources.