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City’s Asian-American Community Supports Mayor Eric Adams

In a show of solidarity, over 100 leaders from New York City’s Asian-American community, including civic and business figures, gathered in Chinatown to endorse Mayor Eric Adams for his second term. The event took place at Confucius Plaza, where supporters expressed their backing amid political debates.

Some attendees criticized the Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, labeling him too far to the left. Local Democratic leader James Yu stated, “I support Democrats, not socialists,” implying that Mamdani’s policies are too radical for the city.

Mayor Eric Adams at a campaign event with lion dancers — The Asian-American community rallying behind Mayor Adams while criticizing the socialist candidate.

Mamdani advocates for establishing a $1 billion Department of Community Safety to handle certain duties traditionally performed by the NYPD, such as responding to calls involving homeless or mentally ill individuals.

Adams, a former police captain, is preparing for a competitive race against Republican Curtis Sliwa, ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo, and independent Jim Walden. Despite raising a significant campaign fund of $1.5 million, recent polls show Adams trailing in the race, with low double-digit support and a fourth-place position.

Endorsements have fluctuated; notably, Adams lost support from Queens Councilman James Gennaro, who publicly withdrew his endorsement after noting a lack of outreach from the campaign.

Mayor Eric Adams at a campaign event in Chinatown — Despite gaining new endorsements, Adams faces challenges in his reelection bid, including losing some earlier supporters.

Adams took a subtle jab at Mamdani, highlighting his support from law enforcement unions and emphasizing his commitment to public safety. The mayor pointed to Mamdani’s past comments questioning the purpose of prisons and suggesting that police should not respond to certain calls, which critics argue undermine law and order.

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