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Eric Adams: “Every quarter we brought down crime.”

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Final thoughts from Mayor Eric Adams as his term ends | The Point Full Episode 12.21.25

Published December 21, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:39

And even when I was indicted with that lawfare, look at every quarter. Every quarter we built more housing. Every quarter we brought down crime. Every quarter we decreased unemployment. You did not see me stop. No matter what noise. I moved the city forward. So what was the best day for you? (03:39–03:42)

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