Credited from: ABCNEWS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be limiting his public engagements this week as he undergoes routine medical tests amidst concerns over his health. According to statements made by his spokesperson, The New York Times, Adams, aged 64, has “not been feeling his best” recently. He is scheduled to attend a series of doctors' appointments, with no specific details shared regarding his health conditions.
Spokesperson Fabien Levy emphasized the importance of privacy for the mayor’s personal matters but assured the public that city business would remain uninterrupted. “New Yorkers can rest assured that their local government will continue to deliver for them every day,” Levy mentioned in his post on the social media platform X, as reported by ABC News.
This announcement comes at a critical time for Adams, who is facing a bribery trial scheduled to begin in April while also running for reelection in the June Democratic primary. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and denies any allegations of wrongdoing. As highlighted in reporting by The Hill, the mayor’s limited schedule is another factor to navigate amid his legal challenges.
Levy articulated that the mayor would maintain constant communication with his staff to ensure the administrative functions of the city proceed without a hitch. The circumstances surrounding Adams' health and legal battles paint a complex picture for the future of his administration.