Harlem, August 20, 2025 — Undeterred by the rain, supporters gathered on West 124th Street in Harlem Monday as Mayor Eric Adams officially opened his latest campaign field office ahead of the November election. The grand opening drew community members, local leaders, and notable political figures including former New York Governor David Paterson and former State Assembly member Larry Seabrook.
Standing under a tent outside 102 West 124th Street, Adams was greeted with cheers and umbrellas as he cut the ribbon to the new office, part of a broader citywide push to connect with voters in key neighborhoods.
“This campaign is about results, not rhetoric,” Adams told the crowd. “We’re delivering on affordable housing, making our streets safer, helping our homeless neighbors, and giving young people real opportunities to thrive.”
Adams highlighted his administration’s work in preserving affordable housing units—a point of pride as the city continues to grapple with a rising cost of living. According to City Hall figures, over 229,000 affordable units have been built or preserved since 2022, with nearly 200,000 more projected through ongoing and future rezonings.
He also pointed to citywide reductions in violent crime, investments in youth job programs, and expanded services for unhoused New Yorkers.
“Our record is clear,” Adams said. “While others talk, we’ve been building, protecting, and creating real change in communities like Harlem.”
Despite the rain, dozens of Adams’ supporters stood outside the new office, waving signs, chanting slogans, and showing their commitment to his re-election campaign. Many cited his focus on public safety and affordable housing as reasons they remained loyal.
The event came during a pivotal week in Adams’ campaign, as he faces pressure from the Board of Elections to choose between two independent ballot lines—“Safe & Affordable” and “End Anti-Semitism”—for his November campaign. While his team has signaled a preference for the former, a final decision is still pending.
For Harlem residents, the new office serves as both a campaign hub and a symbolic gesture that the community remains central to Adams’ political vision.
