Adams, 60, is bureau president of Brooklyn and a former police captain who would become New York's second black mayor if he prevails in the general election to succeed Bill de Blasio. The odds at becoming mayor are in Adams's favor against the Republican nominee, Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, as Democrats outnumber Republicans 7-to-1 in the Big Apple. "Now we must focus on winning in November so that we can deliver on the promise of this great city for those who are struggling, who are underserved, and who are committed to a safe, fair, affordable future for all New Yorkers," Adams said.