In a recent press conference, NYC Mayor Eric Adams defended the city against ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo's self-portrayal as a necessary savior in the mayoral race. Adams highlighted significant crime reductions, with shootings at a 30-year low, dismissing Cuomo's portrayal of a city in crisis. While Adams subtly blamed Cuomo for the spike in crime in 2020 due to lenient laws he signed, Cuomo's candidacy indicates a stark critique of current leadership. Adams's comments represent a political pushback against Cuomo's allegations of negligence.
"I do believe we need to be saved from him," Adams told reporters, referring to Cuomo's entry into the mayoral race and his self-styled savior image.
Adams pointed toward skyrocketing crime during 2020 that he more-than-implicitly blamed on the former governor, citing laws passed that had a 'major impact' on public safety.
Cuomo describes NYC as 'threatening, out of control,' blaming these conditions on a lack of 'intelligent action' by political leaders.
Adams quipped, 'Somebody said the city is in crisis? I wonder, who was that guy?' underscoring his defense of NYC's crime statistics.
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