When all the votes are finally certified by the Board of Elections on July 14, Eric Adams will have decisively won the Democratic mayoral primary …
When all the votes are finally certified by the Board of Elections on July 14, Eric Adams will have decisively won the Democratic mayoral primary and thus, effectively, clinched City Hall. Voters chose Adams because they believe he can end the violence plaguing Gotham. That’s essential, if the city is to return to the right trajectory. We must feel safe again to enjoy our cultural assets. Businesses must be able to get employees back to their offices. If Adams succeeds, he will emerge as a national leader, and the Big Apple will once more be celebrated as a model for urban safety. Here’s a game plan for making it happen, from a City Council veteran. It’s a vision I know he appreciates, judging by his public statements. Adams’ 22 years of service at the NYPD give him the expertise to deal with crime. He must put a CompStat-like plan in place to direct officers to where shootings can happen before they happen. He also must station cops at bus and train terminals to spot-check for guns. To increase the number of police on the beat, civilians should be put in desk jobs. He must appoint a strong police commissioner. New Yorkers want Adams to be tough on crime. Ignore the Twitter blue-checks’ anti-anti-crime rhetoric, Eric.
