Mayor Eric Adams is receiving his first significant labor endorsements ahead of his reelection campaign as an independent candidate. Unions representing police and corrections officers, such as the Detectives' Endowment Association and the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association, plan to publicly support him, while the Police Benevolent Association will not attend the event. Adams, a former NYPD captain, is highlighting his record on crime reduction. Most labor groups that previously backed him have now endorsed his Democratic opponent, Zohran Mamdani, posing challenges for his campaign.
Mayor Eric Adams is set to receive endorsements from various law enforcement unions as he prepares for his reelection bid as an independent candidate.
Several uniformed police and corrections officers unions will support Adams at a news conference, while the Police Benevolent Association will not participate.
Adams, a former NYPD captain, emphasizes a successful anti-crime message, claiming a significant decrease in murders and shootings during his time in office.
Adams faces challenges as many labor groups that previously supported him have shifted their endorsements to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.
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