The theme of Adams’ SOTC? He’s alive.

Mayor Eric Adams’ State of the City address focused on his resilience and determination in the face of challenges, highlighting his accomplishments and proposals for the city’s future. He also emphasized the importance of working together and thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul for their collaborative relationship. Adams also announced key priorities, including a bill to remove chronically homeless individuals from the streets and eliminating city income taxes for low-income families. In other news, Brooklyn state senator Zellnor Myrie was appointed to lead the Senate Codes committee, and Republican leaders in the North Country House seat will narrow down a field of potential candidates to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik. Republican members of New York’s delegation are tempering expectations for a full repeal of the cap on State and Local Tax Deductions, and the Court of Appeals has denied a request to delay former President Trump’s sentencing in the “hush money” case.