The current mayor is Eric Adams, who was elected on November 2, 2021, and took office shortly after midnight on January 1, 2022. In 1665, Governor Richard Nicolls appointed Thomas Willett as the first mayor of New York. For 156 years, the mayor was appointed and had limited power.

The mayor of New York City is the chief executive of the Government of New York City, as stipulated by New York City's charter. The current officeholder, the 110th in the sequence of regular mayors, is Eric Adams, a member of the Democratic Party.

Mayor Eric Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, Brooklyn Borough President, and now as the 110th Mayor of the City of New York.

In 2021, Adams received the Democratic Party's nomination for mayor of New York City after narrowly winning a crowded primary which used instant-runoff voting. In the general election, Adams won a landslide victory over Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.

Mayor Eric Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, Brooklyn Borough President, and now as the 110th Mayor of the City of New York.

4 days ago · NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today continued “ Jobs Week ” by announcing the Community Resources for Employment and Development (CRED) initiative, a new $15 million workforce program for participants, ages 18-40, involved in the criminal justice system who are at risk of involvement in community violence or residing in ...

Sep 27, 2024 · New York City’s embattled mayor pleaded not guilty Friday to federal corruption charges after prosecutors accused him of using his power and influence to garner free trips, luxury hotel...

Sep 25, 2024 · NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors have indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams, making him the first mayor in city history to be charged while in office. The dramatic move comes after a lengthy...

Sep 26, 2024 · New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal criminal charges, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner. Federal investigators searched Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence, on...

Jan 29, 2025 · Eric Adams (born September 1, 1960, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is the 110th mayor of New York City, a position he has held since 2022. He previously worked in the New York City Police Department for more than 20 years, retiring with the rank of captain.