Mayor Eric Adams New York City He will limit his public schedule this week as he performs “routine” medical examinations during some doctor’s appointments, an aide said.
“In recent days, Mayor Adams has not been feeling well,” said Fabien Levy, the mayor’s spokesman. social networks Sunday evening
Levy requested privacy for the mayor’s personal matters. Adams’ office “will continue to communicate when he is unable to fully fulfill his duties on a given day,” Levy said.
Mayor Eric Adams speaks during the State of the City address on January 9, 2025 in New York City.
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“New Yorkers can be confident that local government will continue to deliver for them every day with our dedicated staff at City Hall, and more than 300,000 employees from dozens of city agencies continuing to show up on the issues that matter most,” Levy said. .
Adams, 64, is expected to judge in April on federal corruption charges.
He was indicted and charged in September five felony countsincluding fraud, bribery and soliciting a contribution from a foreign national. He pleaded not guilty.
Mayor Eric Adams speaks during the State of the City address on January 9, 2025 in New York City.
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Adams has met with President-elect Donald Trump before taking office earlier this month, according to his office.
“President Trump and I had a productive conversation about the needs of New York and what is best for our city, and how the federal government can play a more supportive role in improving the lives of New Yorkers,” Adams said in a statement.
Adams said she and Trump “did not discuss my legal case.”
ABC News’ Claire Brinberg contributed to this report.
