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 20th district in Brooklyn.

Dec 26, 2024 · NEW YORK — The police force that catapulted Eric Adams to the New York City mayoralty threatens to be his undoing — if a rival can effectively snatch his political calling card.

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.

Dec 21, 2024 · The nation's largest police department is embroiled in a high-level shakeup amid the crisis engulfing Mayor Eric Adams and his administration.

1 day ago · A new report from an independent police monitor has found that two high-ranking NYPD officials violated department policy by sharing “unprofessional” posts on social media. ... 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.”

Sep 1, 2023 · But there’s one consistent presence looming over the NYPD — Mayor Eric Adams, the retired captain and transit cop. Adams’ first police commissioner, Keechant Sewell, resigned in June after...

Oct 10, 2024 · NEW YORK — New York Police Department Commissioner Tom Donlon is expected to step down in the coming days, according to four people with knowledge of the situation. Mayor Eric Adams tapped...

Dec 21, 2024 · NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday distanced himself from a top NYPD official whom he previously promoted and defended, following new graphic sexual assault allegations. “The...

Sep 8, 2024 · New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal investigators seized phones from multiple officials in his administration, compounding...

17 hours ago · Another Justice Department official said all communications between Manhattan prosecutors and Mr. Adams’s legal team about the case had gone through the office of Mr. Bove, who is also a former ...