Closer communication with Korean compatriots… Let’s find out about Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City

Eric Leroy Adams is an African-American former police officer who has served as the 110th mayor of New York City since January 2022. He is the second African-American mayor of New York City, following David Dinkins (who served from 1990 to 1993), both from the Democratic Party. Adams served for over 20 years in the New York City Transit Police and the New York City Police Department, retiring as a captain. He worked as a New York State Senator from 2006 to 2013 and served as Brooklyn’s first African-American mayor from 2014 to 2021, before being elected for a second term.

In the 2021 general election, Adams overwhelmingly defeated Curtis Sliwa of the Republican Party with a vote share of 67.4%. He took office immediately after midnight on January 1, 2022. During his inauguration ceremony, he made a strong impression by holding a photo of his late mother, Dorothy, while taking the oath of office. As mayor, he has taken a tough approach to combating gun violence and crime by reintroducing plainclothes policing that was abolished by the previous administration. As part of his efforts to improve the quality of life in the city, he has focused on strengthening law enforcement, implementing a zero-tolerance policy towards homeless individuals sleeping in the subway, and prioritizing the improvement of safety, public health, and the city's economy.