New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be scaling back his public appearances this week due to health concerns, City Hall announced on Sunday evening, January 26th. Fabien Levy, deputy mayor for communications, confirmed that the mayor has not been feeling well recently and will attend several doctor’s appointments and undergo routine medical tests.
“Over the last few days, Mayor Adams hasn’t been feeling his best,” Levy stated. “While he will continue to communicate constantly with staff and ensure city business continues undeterred, during this time, the mayor will have a limited public schedule.”
The mayor’s public calendar for Monday reflected this adjustment, with only one event listed: a private meeting with senior administration officials at 8 a.m. Although Levy did not disclose specifics about the mayor’s symptoms, he emphasized the right to privacy regarding personal matters. He also assured the public that the city’s operations would remain unaffected. “New Yorkers can rest assured that their local government will continue to deliver for them every day as our committed workforce at City Hall, and more than 300,000 employees at dozens of city agencies, continue to show up on the most important issues,” Levy stated.
Although Mayor Adams, who has tested positive for COVID-19 twice, has not reported any serious health issues, the timing of his decision to reduce his schedule comes amid growing political attention. Last week, Adams faced criticism from within his own Democratic Party following his attendance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration and interviews with conservative figures, including Tucker Carlson. These actions sparked concerns about his political positioning as he prepares for re-election in June’s Democratic primary.
Adams’s legal battles continue, with his federal corruption trial scheduled to begin in April, just two months before the primary. According to city rules, if the mayor is unavailable or unable to perform his duties, First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer would step in as required.
As Adams takes time to focus on his health, New Yorkers can expect ongoing updates if his condition impacts his ability to serve.
