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Eric Adams: “Those 237,000 migrants and asylum seekers, over 95% have…”

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Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office

Published March 31, 2026 | Video Starts at 03:51

Lowest crime numbers in the history of the city. 27,000 illegal guns removed off our streets. Bond raiders gave us a high bond rating based on what we have done. Those 237,000 migrants and asylum seekers, over 95% have taken the next step on their journey. advocated for the closing of the borders. The borders are now closed and secured. We build more housing, affordable housing, than any mayor in history. (03:51–03:59)

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Asserts that over 95% of the 237,000 migrants and asylum seekers moved on from New York City.

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“We had over 237,000 migrant asylum seekers with a $9 billion price tag.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 03:01-03:07
“Lowest crime numbers in the history of the city [in 2025].”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 03:38-03:41
“27,000 illegal guns removed off our streets.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 03:40-03:45
“Over 60 million tourists returned to the city.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 04:14-04:17
“In 2020, we took a hit on our bonds.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 02:50-02:53
“Bond raiders gave us a high bond rating based on what we have done.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 03:45-03:51
“Advocated for the closing of the borders. The borders are now closed and secured.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 03:58-04:03
“We build more housing, affordable housing, than any mayor in history.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 04:03-04:08
“Move more people out of homelessness into permanent housing more than any man in the history of the city.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 04:08-04:14
“Settled 98% of our union contracts, including that contract of the ferry boat operator.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 04:17-04:26
“New York City is the global capital for international community.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 07:41-07:48
“I hosted leaders from all across the globe when I was borough president, when I was state senator and as mayor.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 07:50-07:59
“I would welcome council generals and ambassadors to city hall and to Boro Hall.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 07:58-08:03
“When I go to the continent of Africa, I've been revisited Nigeria, synagogue and others.”
Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office | Uploaded March 31, 2026 | 08:18-08:25