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Mayor Eric Adams mentioned on Wednesday that he has not one, however three, “dream job” provides lined up for all times after Metropolis Corridor.
Showing Wednesday on The Reset Speak Present, Adams mentioned he has been courted for months and is weighing “dream jobs” that might mark the following part of his profession after his resolution final month to drop out of the mayoral race.
“I’ve reached the top of any political initiative in being the mayor,” Adams mentioned. “I have three offers that I’m looking at, and they are my dream jobs. Normally, you get one dream job in your lifetime. I have the opportunity to do another.”
“God is blessing me,” Adams mentioned. “I’m just really excited about what’s on the horizon for me. I have just gotten started.”
Adams, who has simply over two months left in workplace after ending his re-election bid on Sept. 29, didn’t say who made the provides or what roles he’s contemplating. His marketing campaign spokesperson, Todd Shapiro, additionally declined to supply particulars, saying solely that the mayor “has been offered several opportunities and after January he plans to begin a new chapter in his career.”
“For now, his focus remains on serving the 8.5 million New Yorkers he took an oath to represent and protect,” Shapiro mentioned.
The mayor’s withdrawal from the competition adopted weeks of studies that advisers to President Donald Trump had floated the thought of providing Adams a federal position to clear the Democratic subject for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has been trailing front-runner Zohran Mamdani within the polls.
Adams had beforehand dismissed rumors of a federal provide, however later mentioned he would “always listen if called to serve our country,” showing to verify no less than an openness to discussions. The mayor has maintained a cordial relationship with Trump all through the president’s second time period, persistently declining to criticize him. Earlier this yr, Trump’s Justice Division aided Adams by securing the dismissal of his federal corruption indictment.
A supply near Adams beforehand informed New York News that he’s on the lookout for a comfortable gig with a degree of status befitting an ex-New York Metropolis mayor.
When requested about which of the three remaining candidates within the race he plans to endorse, Adams mentioned he has dominated out supporting Mamdani, a democratic socialist, calling the front-runner’s platform “a non-starter.”
“This city is in excellent shape. And I’m just hoping to God that we don’t mess it up with some of the ideologies of those that don’t understand the complexities of running a city of this magnitude,” he mentioned, including that he’s leaving Gracie Mansion with just one thought in thoughts: “I’m the man that I always thought I was and mommy raised the mayor of the City of New York and how could I be upset over that?”
Adams mentioned he stays in conversations with Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, emphasizing that his resolution will hinge on which contender can “keep the city from succumbing to the far-left agenda.” He added that he intends to make an endorsement earlier than Election Day however continues to be “keeping his options open.”
“There’s a lot of time. Don’t let anyone fool you to believe this race is over. Trust me, there’s a lot of time to determine who’s going to be the next mayor of the City of New York,” he mentioned.
