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Eric Adams: “This city betrayed New Yorkers every day, especially the…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Eric Adams' Victory Speech as Projected Mayor of New York City

Published | Video Starts at 13:37

Where you are is not who you are. We got to make sure of that. And that's what I ran for mayor. Because I wanted to turn pain into purpose. This city betrayed New Yorkers every day, especially the ones who rely on it the most. My fellow New Yorkers, that betrayal stops on January 1. We are going to make a difference. My story is your story. And I did not just want New Yorkers to hear my story. (13:37–13:45)

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Asserts that New York City has betrayed its residents, particularly those most reliant on city services.

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