Just last week, NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, a close friend of Adams, abruptly resigned after The Post uncovered explosive allegations that he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for massive amounts of overtime.
However, there’s no immediate relief in sight. The city is currently contracted with over 150 hotels that have been converted to homeless shelters serving migrants instead of serving tourism.
Hs biggest challenge could come from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a fellow centrist who resigned in 2021 in the wake of a sexual misconduct scandal but is mounting a political comeback.
Meanwhile, Adams and the Council will be duking it out in court in 2025.
Federal Corruption Trial
Adams in September became the first sitting mayor in NYC’s history to be charged with federal crimes, indicted for allegedly taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources.
“New Yorkers really care about strengthening our economy, lowering crime and having a more livable city, and Mayor Adams has delivered major wins on all those fronts,” said Brooklyn Democratic Party Boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.
The Council earlier this month slapped Adams with a lawsuit alleging the mayor abused his powers by issuing an executive order flouting a controversial solitary confinement ban in city jails.
Rikers Island
The city’s violence-plagued jail system on Rikers Island is in serious jeopardy of being put under a federal court’s control – despite objections from the Adams administration.
The City Council earlier this month passed Adams’ controversial and ambitious “City of Yes” plan to help address the affordability crisis by building 80,000 new housing units over the next 15 years.
As of mid-December, the city’s migrant-crisis tab reached $6.5 billion as workloads – including overtime costs – soared at various city agencies.
But some aren’t counting out the former cop just yet.
Adams’ approval ratings sunk to a staggering 26% last month with 69% of New Yorkers saying he should resign – and 80% of fellow Democrats thinking he shouldn’t run for a second term in 2025, according a Marist Poll.
However, the issue remains a daunting one for him heading into 2025, even with President-elect Donald Trump expected to crack down on criminal migrants — including over 58,000 living in NYC.
Crowded Dem field
The centrist mayor faces a tough primary in June with a number of prominent leftist Dems, including Comptroller Brad Lander, former Comptroller Scott Stringer, Queens Sen. Jessica Ramos and Brooklyn Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
During his successful 2021 campaign for mayor, Eric Adams famously declared himself the “future of the Democratic Party.”
City Council conflicts
Adams and the Council’s far-left majority have been at odds since he took office and members snubbed his pick for Council speaker.
But that hasn’t stopped Hochul from pressuring Adams from behind the scenes to clean house if he wants to keep his job. Several City Hall officials touched by churning federal investigations have either resigned or been forced out since Adams’ indictment — an exodus driven by Hochul, sources told The Post in October.