New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) is “not feeling well” and will have a limited public schedule for doctor visits and “regular health exams” this week, his chief of staff said.
Fabian Levy, Deputy Mayor for Communications, said: post On Sunday night's X, the mayor announced that he will be in “constant” communication with staff to ensure city operations continue smoothly.
“New Yorkers need their local government to continue to do the work for them every day, as the dedicated employees at City Hall and more than 300,000 employees across dozens of city government agencies continue to work on the issues that matter most. It gives me peace of mind to know that they are there,” Levy said. .
“While Mayor Adams, like all New Yorkers, has a right to privacy regarding personal matters, we will continue to contact him should he be unable to fully perform his duties on any given day.” added.
The 64-year-old mayor faces criminal charges and his bribery trial is scheduled to begin in April, while he is also running for reelection to a second term with a Democratic primary scheduled for June. Mr. Adams maintains his innocence and denies all charges against him.
Mr. Levy's announcement came a week after Mr. Adams made a last-minute change of plans to attend President Trump's inauguration in Washington. DC Adams said he received an invitation from Trump's team shortly before the ceremony.
