It’s been nearly one year since Eric Adams first walked into City Hall as the Big Apple’s new mayor, and in the 12 ensuing months he has had to contend with a barrage of crises, while simultaneously working to establish his administration and lay out his vision for the city.
Some of the challenges Hizzoner has had to contend with during his first year in office include: a wave of high profile crimes on the city’s streets and in the subways, an economy devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a staggering housing crisis and over 31,000 asylum seeking migrants who’ve been arriving in the city since April.
