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 2022. 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 New York State Senate from 2006 to 2013, representing the ...

Sep 26, 2024 · Federal prosecutors announced charges on Thursday against New York City Mayor Eric Adams accusing the former police captain of taking illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign...

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 investigations tightened around him and members of his inner circle.

Sep 26, 2024 · Mr. Adams, a retired police captain, was elected New York’s 110th mayor in 2021 after a campaign built on a pledge to reduce crime and bring professionalism to City Hall. His inner circle...

Sep 26, 2024 · Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges out of the Southern District of New York, making him the first sitting mayor of New York City to face criminal prosecution.

Sep 27, 2024 · New York City Mayor Eric Adams stepped into a Manhattan courtroom and into the history books Friday when he was arraigned on federal corruption and bribery charges that could force him out of...

Mar 6, 2025 · Eric Adams (born September 1, 1960, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is the 110th mayor of New York City, a position he has held since 2022. He previously worked in the New York City Police Department for more than 20 years, retiring with the rank of captain.

Sep 25, 2024 · What we know about the investigations surrounding NYC Mayor Eric Adams Adams, a former police captain, has not been accused of wrongdoing and adamantly denies any knowledge of criminal activity.

2 days ago · How Eric Adams Has Backed a Secretive NYPD Unit Ridden With Abuses ... As a former police captain, Adams railed against the injustices of gung-ho policing; but as the mayor, he has embraced a unit ...

6 days ago · New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends an event at the NYPD's 40th precinct, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in the Bronx borough of New York. ... accusing the former NYPD captain of taking luxury perks and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish nationals in exchange for political influence in New York City. Adams is also accused of defrauding a ...