THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025
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Dear New Yorkers,
A month ago, Mayor Eric Adams seemed to think his days at City Hall could be numbered, calling a second term mere “gravy” on his first term “meat and potatoes.”
But yesterday, with his federal corruption case tossed, he stood on the back steps of Gracie Mansion to defiantly declare he is going to run — and prevail — in the mayoral race.
“I’m running for re-election and you know what? I’m gonna win,” he said.
It was a striking scene for the Democratic mayoral incumbent, two months ahead of the June primary, and just a day ahead of the deadline for the mayor to submit petitions if he intends to seek the Democratic Party line again.
The extraordinary Trump istration actions to secure the dismissal of while explicitly seeking Adams’ cooperation on immigration enforcement ensured he will be able to run free of the criminal charges that have weighed on him since last September — while also handing his opponents in the election ample material to attack him with.
“Even the judge in the case agrees: this slimy deal reeks of a quid pro quo with the Trump istration. Adams should resign in disgrace,” said Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.
Read more here to see what Adams’ other competitors have to say about his new electoral zeal.
Weather 🌧️
A chance of showers all day — otherwise cloudy and in the high 60s.
MTA 🚇
In The Bronx, the 2 train runs every 16 minutes between East 180 Street and Wakefield-241 Street from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Find all the MTA’s planned changes and the latest delays here.
Alternate side parking 🚙
It’s in effect today, April 3.
By the way…
Today is the deadline for candidates running for mayor in the Democratic primary to submit their petitions. But if Adams chose to run as a Republican or independent, here’s how he could do it.
Our Other Top Stories
- A federal judge dismissed Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday as requested by the Department of Justice. But by dismissing it “with prejudice,” the judge eliminated the possibility that the DOJ could bring the same charges back, which would have created “the unavoidable perception” that the mayor’s freedom depends on his ability to execute the Trump istration’s immigration plan.
- Alex Rotar was standing on the roof of a six-floor apartment building in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, one step away from ending it all. He was at the low point of a years-long struggle with bipolar disorder which had led to him running from the law in Brooklyn. When the NYPD persuaded him to step away from the ledge, Rotar thought they cared. But since last March, he’s been locked up on Rikers Island, trying to convince prosecutors that he’d be better served in a mental health program.
Things To Do
Here are some free and low-cost things to do around the city this week.
- Thursday, April 3: Run a 5K through Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens with the New York Road Runners. 7 p.m.
- Thursday, April 3: It’s DUMBO’s First Thursdays gallery walk: explore gallery openings, artist talks and live performances. 6 p.m.
- Friday, April 4: Volunteer with the Eastern Queens Alliance to turn an “unsightly lot” into a garden. 10 a.m.
THE KICKER: Attention, transit enthusiasts and design geeks: New subway map just dropped.
Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Thursday.
Love,
THE CITY
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