In the weeks leading up to his indictment, Eric Adams drew parallels to David Dinkins, warning that without support, New Yorkers risked repeating a racist past.
Adams faces challenges in his re-election bid, particularly from progressive candidates like Zellnor Myrie, while invoking historical tensions from Dinkins's era.
Dinkins's tenure was marred by high crime and racial tensions, with significant events like the Central Park jogger case and racial violence setting a difficult backdrop.
The backlash from the police during Dinkins's time reveals the deep-seated issues within the city's law enforcement culture, which continues to align uneasily with its leadership.
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