Crown Heights community reaffirms support for NYC mayoral candidate Eric Adams

• Published date: 08 June 2021
• Date: 08 June 2021
• Author: Dan Verbin

In a statement United Crown Heights responded to the 14-second video clip which went viral. The video included a short snippet where Adams appeared to say he would be similar to former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. Dinkins had a troubled relationship with the Jewish community.

"We as a group did not want to respond to (the video), since this was a move to sow discord between members of the Crown Heights Jewish community," the group stated.

They went on to address the reasons why they chose to endorse Adams as their choice for mayor.

They noted that Adams has represented the community for the last 15 years. He is also a former police officer who has been clear that he will be tough on crime.

"He was our state senator, and then our borough president. As state senator Eric was constantly engaged and had an ongoing dialogue and communication with members of the community," they said.

They continued, "We need to look beyond the cropped 14-second clip and see the full interview which is below...