Eric Adams faced a tumultuous mayorship in NYC, grappling with public safety, a migrant crisis, federal investigations, and media clashes while showing moments of levity.

New Yorkers face potential Con Edison back pay due to delayed approval of rate hikes, with concerns over grid reliability and possible future blackouts. Assistance programs like HEAP are available, but infrastructure strains remain pressing issues.

Court rules DHS unlawfully withdrew emergency response and anti-terrorism funding; AG Letitia James wins case to restore grants to states.

NYC Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking of SPARC Kips Bay, a life sciences hub expected to generate 15,000 jobs and a $42 billion economic impact.

Retired FDNY Chief Lillian Bonsignore is poised to become FDNY's next commissioner, making her the first openly gay and second female leader in the department's history.

Jury deliberation in Linda Sun's trial remains deadlocked despite the judge's request to continue, as she and her husband face charges of acting as Chinese agents and committing PPE fraud.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is planning a block party for his inauguration in Downtown Manhattan, which will be held on the steps of City Hall on January 1st.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill requiring two-person train crews on NYC subways, citing safety and fiscal reasons, against union preferences.

Zohran Mamdani's appointee, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, resigned due to past antisemitic tweets, creating challenges for the New York City mayor-elect's team and raising concerns about vetting processes.

A federal court ruling now allows Congress members to visit ICE facilities without prior notice, supporting legislative oversight and revealing persisting issues regarding detainee conditions.

Zohran Mamdani is set to be NYC's 112th mayor, not the 111th due to a historical miscount involving 17th-century Mayor Matthias Nicolls' overlooked second term. The Department of Records confirmed the corrected numbering.

Mayor Eric Adams, at the end of his term, claims his administration made NYC safer and more affordable, citing reduced shootings, increased housing, and improved public services. His office reports on these achievements as he leaves office.

Mayor Eric Adams concluded his administration with a symbolic event at City Hall, emphasizing support for working-class New Yorkers, and prepared to bury a time capsule encapsulating his tenure's achievements.