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  Jumping into the Democratic primary, running as an independent, switching parties or going with a third party all have their own requirements This article originally appeared in The City. By  Rachel Holliday Smith NEW YORK - In a typical New York City election year, the mayoral race is effectively over by the June primary — when the Democratic nominee is chosen, essentially anointing the mayor-elect in this deep blue city. But 2025 is hardly a typical political season. Mayor Eric Adams, once a registered Republican, has hinted at switching parties for his reelection while aligning himself with President-elect Donald Trump. And a big name in New York politics, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is making moves to join the race, but is mum on how or when. There are a lot of unknowns heading into 2025, but we know this for sure: The roadmap for when candidates must legally get on the ballot, and how they can jump into the race as an ind...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and senior administration officials delivered an update on a number of programs created to support working-class New Yorkers at City Hall. - Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office By Eric Adams  Community OpEd  Manhattan Voice December 30, 2024 Follow @x   NEW YORK - When I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City, I promised to “Get Stuff Done.” That has been our focus ever since coming into office, and this past year was no different.   But, in 2024, we did more than just get stuff done — we delivered for you, every day and everywhere. We drove down crime, put billions of dollars back into working-class New Yorkers’ pockets, and shattered records for the most jobs, small businesses, and affordable housing construction in our city’s history.   Thanks to our tireless police officers, New York remains the safest big city in America. Overall crime is down, with shootings, h...

Helping New Yorkers Keep Their Money - Adams Says New York City Mayor Eric Adams launches a citywide “Money in Your Pockets” initiative to help New Yorkers screen for or learn about more than 70 city, state, and federal programs that can make life in New York City more affordable, in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem on August 26, 2024. -Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office By Mayor Eric Adams Community OpEd September 3, 2024 Follow @x   NEW YORK - New York is a city that works for our people, with resources available to help hard-working residents afford the cost of housing, child care, health care, transit, and more.  But all too often, the New Yorkers most in need of these programs are not aware that they qualify for them and don’t take advantage of the benefits they are entitled to.    That is why our city is taking important steps to make sure New Yorkers know how to get the support they need and deserve with our new “Money in Your Pocket”...

Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office By Mayor Eric Adams Op Ed   NEW YORK - Every day when I’m out talking to my fellow New Yorkers across the five boroughs, I hear the same things. All of us want a strong economy, safe streets and subways; more affordable housing; support for working families and a great education for our children.   When I took office as your Mayor a year ago, I pledged that we would Get Stuff Done in these areas, and I am proud to report that we have done just that. The economy is roaring back, with over 150,000 private-sector jobs added between January and October. Subway ridership is higher than it has been in two years. Tourism has recovered to 85% of pre-pandemic levels, supporting jobs across every sector, from hotels to restaurants, bars and shops.   After two years of the COVID pandemic, New York City is back. I can feel the energy everywhere I go, and I can see the difference from when I was on the campaign tra...