Progressives concerned as Eric Adams takes helm as New York mayor

For many New Yorkers, the inauguration of Eric Adams as the 110th mayor of New York City – and only the second Black person to serve in the position – has evoked a range of feelings, from excitement at the possibility of change to confusion and concern.
‘Generals don’t lead from the back’: New York mayor Eric Adams seeks bold start
Adams’ rise through city and state politics was fairly typical. In addition to serving as a New York police captain, he was the Brooklyn borough president and a state senator. But...