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Adams Faces 69% Disapproval as Mamdani Takes Office

12/31/2025

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Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, faces 69% disapproval in an Honan Strategy Group survey.
The survey finds 71% view his leadership as chaotic and unfocused, with 30% seeing crime progress.
As he leaves office, 43% say he worsened the city and 41% see no change.
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will take over January 1.

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Story summary

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, faces 69% disapproval in an Honan Strategy Group survey.
The survey finds 71% view his leadership as chaotic and unfocused, with 30% seeing crime progress.
As he leaves office, 43% say he worsened the city and 41% see no change.
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will take over January 1.