Marist Alumni Eric Adams Sworn in as Mayor of NYC

New York City's newly sworn-in mayor, Eric Adams, received his MPA at Marist. Source: Krystalb97, WikiMedia Commons

Marist Alumni Eric Adams was sworn in as the 110th Mayor of New York City at midnight on January 1, becoming the second black mayor in the history of the city. 

The mayor received his masters degree in Public Administration from Marist College in 2006 after receiving his associate degree from the New York City College of Technology and his B.A. from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. 

After serving as an officer of the New York Police Department for twenty-two years, Adams then had a successful run for State Senate, where he represented parts of Brooklyn. He continued to serve New York as Brooklyn Borough President in 2013, making him Brooklyn's first Black leader. 

Adams was also the founder of the advocacy group “100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care.” Known as “100 Blacks,” the organization speaks out against all forms of police misconduct. 

The mayor has expressed his desire to transform New York frequently in interviews with the press. His long-term goals include tackling gun violence, making services more accessible, improving education and supporting the economy by ensuring that the city is hospitable for business. 

The mayor’s office did not respond to requests to be interviewed for this article.