In September of 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, furious about a lack of federal support as tens of thousands of migrants arrived in the city, said, “Let me tell you something New Yorkers, never in my life have I had a problem that I did not see an ending to – I don’t see an ending to this … This issue will destroy New York City.”
The stark statement made headlines when the mayor said it a year and a half ago, and it’s continued to come up again and again since.
On Thursday, the mayor, who insists he’s running for reelection despite record low approval ratings, touted the city’s recent population growth as evidence of his leadership success…