NEW YORK – There is a high probability, close to 80 percent, that Eric Adams will cancel his inauguration as mayor, a source close to the mayor-elect told our sister network News 4 New York.
The news comes as the city continues to grapple with an explosive wave of COVID-19 cases, in part caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
During a press conference, Adams said that if the trajectory of the spread of COVID in New York City doesn’t change course, he has no problem canceling an opening.
According to the source, Adams never really wanted a big event, adding that if it is eventually canceled, the money earmarked for the celebratory event would go to a charity organization.
“I don’t need anything fancy, I’m still the mayor!” Adams said.
“This is not for me… I don’t need anything at all,” he continued. “All I need to do is move my mattress to Gracie Mansion and sleep on the floor.”
The latest development comes on the heels of Adams introducing a team of deputy mayors on Monday, naming five women to some of the city’s biggest behind-the-scenes roles.
Adams’ team said that two of the new deputy mayors were the first of Asian descent in the city’s history.
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