New York City heads into 2025 on the cusp of reshaping the local political landscape — with Mayor Eric Adams and the entire City Council up for re-election and the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term set to come into full focus.
The coming year will be particularly crucial for Mayor Adams as he vies for a second term while simultaneously trying to beat the five criminal charges against him in an April trial. At the same time, competitive races are shaping up for other top citywide posts and the entire City Council will once again face re-election, with a handful of members leaving their posts due to term limits.
