Mayor Eric Adams on Dismissal of Corruption Charges and Future of NYC

Dismissal of Corruption Charges

• 🏛️ Mayor Eric Adams announced the dismissal of corruption charges against him, stating the case should have never been brought.
• ✅ The judge dismissed the case "with prejudice," meaning it cannot be refiled.
• 🤝 Adams thanked his legal team, particularly council Alex Spyro, for their work in achieving justice.

Focus on New Yorkers and City Progress

• 🗽 Adams expressed gratitude to New Yorkers for their support and prayers throughout the ordeal.
• 🎯 He emphasized his unwavering commitment to serving the city's 8.5 million residents, calling them his "north star."
• 📈 Despite the indictment, the Adams administration has focused on work, achieving record lows in crime and record job numbers.
• 🏠 Progress has also been made in building affordable housing and fighting for working-class New Yorkers.

Moving Forward and Future Vision

• ➡️ The Mayor declared it's time to "turn the page" and move forward together, focusing on the bright future of New York City.
• 🤝 He reiterated his sole allegiance to the people of the city, not special interests or political opponents.
• 📖 Adams encouraged all New Yorkers to read a book (referencing Kash Patel's book) to understand how to prevent such situations from happening to other innocent Americans.
• 🏆 He concluded with a confident assertion of his intention to "win."