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Mayor-elect Eric Adams
By Michael V. Cusenza
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on Tuesday night saw a life-long dream become reality as he destroyed Republican Curtis Sliwa in an expected lopsided victory in the general election for mayor of New York City.
Adams earned 66.14 percent of the vote, while gadfly Sliwa garnered 28.7 percent.
“Here we are New York, here we are,” Adams, smiling ear to ear, said to a throng of supporters at his victory party. “The people of New York have spoken—they have chosen one of ours. I am you.”
Adams later thanked the voters for the win, and looked forward to being sworn in.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
Mayor Bill de Blasio
“This campaign was not just a victory over adversity, but a vindication of faith,” the Brooklyn-born Adams said. “This campaign was about the people that have been betrayed by this government. My fellow New Yorkers, that betrayal stops on Jan. 1.”
Adams also admitted that, “you’re going to find some blemishes, because I am perfectly imperfect. Our city is made up of perfectly imperfect people. We’re going to take our city in a new direction. Together we can do this.”
In his remarks, Sliwa took the high road.
“I have pledged my support for the new mayor, Eric Adams,” Sliwa said. “It’s time for New York City to move in a new direction.”
In classic Sliwa style, the Guardian Angels founder later added, “One thing about Curtis Sliwa is I never give up. I’ve said time and time again: I do not trust politicians. Let the people make the decisions—we pay the taxes.”
