Summary
Tuesday night, two weeks after polls closed in New York City, Brooklyn borough president and former police captain Eric Adams was declared the winner of the Democratic primary, making him heavily favored to become the city's next mayor. Adams joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how he will confront the city's battered economy and rising rates of gun violence and homicide.
Five Facts
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Who
is Eric Adams and what is his background?
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Why
was the New York City mayoral election different this year?
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What
are some ways Adams hopes to guide New York City in new ways?
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How
might his plans for public safety interest other cities?
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When
will the actual election for mayor take place?
Focus Questions
Do you think the approach Adams outlines for public safety is a good idea? Why or why not?
Media literacy:
Why do you think the producers chose to only interview the winner of the Democratic primary for the mayoral election?
For More
You can read more about Eric Adams and his plan for New York City on his campaign platform
here
. He is running against
Republican Curtis Sliwa
.
