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Eric Adams Racks Up Endorsements Across the Boroughs in New York City Mayoral Primary Race
eastnewyorknews - May 03, 2021
While
Scott Stringer is losing ground in the Democratic primary race for NYC Mayor due to the sexual misconduct allegations against him, his rival,
Eric Adams is gaining ground by picking up a slew of endorsements. Across the boroughs from The Bronx to Queens to Brooklyn and Staten Island, workers’ groups and elected officials are jumping on board Team Adams.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards just became the latest city heavyweight to join in the big push to get Eric Adams into City Hall. In the endorsement announcement in front of Queens Borough Hall, Richards touted Adams’ experience noting that the city is at a critical juncture and needs battle tested leadership that would not be afraid to make tough decisions. The Queens BP said that though he neither agrees with all of Adam’s policy decisions or platforms, he has watched him lead for ne
Adams and McGuire fight for support in Queens By Courtney Gross Queens
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Several dozen of his supporters in Jamaica chanted, “Yes we can!” A familiar rallying cry, but for a different candidate.
He’s trying a new label, too: not just Brooklyn borough president, but King of Queens.
“The outer boroughs have been ignored,” Eric Adams said. We have a Manhattan-centered mindset. We throw all the life rafts to help the central business district and we tell those in the outer boroughs to fend for themselves.
Adams rolled out six endorsements from elected officials in southeast Queens on Friday, an area that is a Democratic stronghold with a long tradition of political power centered in the Black community. Those backing him included state Senator James Sanders, Assemblymembers Alicia Hyndman and Clyde Vanel, and City Council members Adrienne Adams, Selvena Brooks-Powers
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