After Adams Criticizes the Left, New York Democrats Try to Clear the Air Representative Nydia Velázquez reminded Eric Adams to treat everyone with respect, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez echoed her comments. Attendees at the meeting in Washington on Wednesday said that Eric Adams demonstrated humility and a clear eagerness to collaborate with his Democratic colleagues.Credit...Jose A. Alvarado Jr. for The New York Times July 28, 2021 When Eric Adams arrived on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, he received a warm welcome from members of the state’s congressional delegation — but also a pointed reminder about the importance of unity. At a closed-door meeting of New York Democratic elected officials, Representative Nydia M. Velázquez advised Mr. Adams, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, to avoid any appearance of criticizing members of the delegation, according to seven people familiar with the exchange.