From a working-class Brooklyn upbringing to New York City Police Department captain to state senator to Brooklyn borough president to mayor of one of the largest cities in the world, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has had quite an ascent through New York politics. However, he has also endured corruption charges, which were dismissed, and dwindling public support in the polls, leading him to drop his bid for reelection. Here are some key dates in his mayoral tenure.

Nov. 17, 2020 – Adams launches his bid for mayor in a YouTube video titled “Rise Up”

July 6, 2021 – Adams wins the Democratic primary by about 7,000 votes over Kathryn Garcia

Jan. 1, 2022 – Adams is sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City in Times Square

Feb. 15, 2022 – Adams expands the Summer Youth Employment Prog

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