Mayor Adams Speaks at NYPD Gospelfest at Coop-City

 

Saturday October 5th was the NYPD Gospelfest at Coop-City with a filled auditorium of celebrators. Mayor Eric Adams was scheduled to attend and say a few words, but his arrival was late due to traffic coming up to the Bronx from midtown where he marched in the 40th Annual Korean American Parade.   

When he arrived Pator Gooding introduced Mayor Eric Adams to an almost standing ovation. The mayor opened his sermon by saying "I hope my life is an open book." He then spoke of his childhood where he was diagnosed with dyslexia and how he was able to overcome it by becoming a police officer and then on to becoming mayor of the greatest city.

Mayor Adams added that when he came into office there were many areas that needed help, he then said that he came to a Matthew moment. He said that he turned the table over at City Hall, speaking of some of his accomplishments like lower gun violence, higher test scores, and more new businesses. 

Mayor Adams said that he is an outer borough mayor who has come to the Bronx more than any other mayor. He went to Rikers Island to be Baptized, and this is who he is, a bald headed man. "When people say step down, He will step up," he said. Mayor Adams ended by saying he loves the city, and all of those in the audience. 

On his way out Mayor Adams stopped to pose for a few photos with some attendees, and I was able to ask him "with all that is going on and more opposition to his City of YES for Housing in the City Council, was he ready to withdraw the proposal?" Mayor Adams answered by saying "any council member who is opposed to the City of YES is against housing." 

Members of the NYPD Gospel Choir perform.

Mayor Eric Adams speaking to the standing room only crowd gathered in Coop-City.

Mayor Adams poised with attendees on his way out. 

Mayor Adams then took a few questions, one of which was my question about the future of his City of YES for Housing.