Better late than never.

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is hitting the airwaves with her first TV ad in the final days leading up to the June 24 Democratic mayoral primary.

In the 32-second spot, titled "Rise Above," Speaker Adams broadcasts her campaign's central message that she is the one candidate in the race who will transcend "the drama" to deliver for New Yorkers. It provides a brief introduction to the speaker, a candidate with whom most Democratic voters are likely still unfamiliar.

"In New York City, we know drama, but as City Council speaker, I rise above," the speaker says at the pulpit of a church with a gospel choir performing behind her.

The speaker — who has represented part of southeast Queens on the council since 2018 — also highlights her many clashes with Mayor

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