Eric Adams

Eric Adams
110th Mayor of New York City
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2022
Deputy	Lorraine Grillo
Preceded by	Bill de Blasio
18th Borough President of Brooklyn
In office January 1, 2014 – January 1, 2022
Preceded by	Marty Markowitz
Succeeded by	Antonio Reynoso
Member of the New York State Senate from the 20th district
In office January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2013
Preceded by	Carl Andrews
Succeeded by	Jesse Hamilton
Personal details
Born	Eric Leroy Adams (1960-09-01) September 1, 1960 (age 63) New York City, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (before 1997, 2001–present)
Other political affiliations	Republican (1997–2001)[1]
Domestic partner	Tracey Collins
Children	1
Education	New York City College of Technology (AA) John Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA) Marist College (MPA)
Website	Borough website Campaign website
Police career
Department	New York City Police Department
Years of service	1984–2006
Rank	Captain

Eric Leroy Adams (born September 1, 1960) is an American politician. Adams is the Mayor of New York City since 2022. He was the Borough President of Brooklyn, New York City. Before, he was a Democratic State Senator in the New York Senate, representing the 20th Senate District. On November 5, 2013, Adams was elected Brooklyn Borough President, the first African-American to hold the position. Before becoming a politician, he was a police officer for the New York City Police Department for 22 years.

1. ↑ Barkan, Ross (February 6, 2020). "The "Shocking" and Unpredictable Political Journey of Eric Adams". Gothamist.