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An aide to Mayor Eric Adams is pushing Orthodox Jewish leaders to withhold endorsements in the New York City mayoral primary.
Leading New York City is the “second toughest job in America,” as former Mayor John Lindsay famously said — yet Eric Adams is not alone in wanting the gig. A crowded field of candidates want to capitalize on the scandal-plagued incumbent mayor’s rock-bottom popularity and make the move to Gracie Mansion.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams secured a deal with Related Companies for 625 affordable homes in Hudson Yards West, up from 420. This part of a $12 billion project includes public space and possible infrastructure funded by tax revenues.