New York City's Mayor Eric Adams, who won as a Democrat in his first mayoral bid in 2021, launched his reelection campaign on Thursday as an independent, after the surprise victory of progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary earlier this week.

Just a few months ago, it appeared unlikely that Mayor Eric Adams of New York, who was facing federal corruption charges, would be in a position to seek a second term.

"I'm so proud to be here to say to the people of the city of New York, I am seeking reelection to be your mayor for the city of New York," Adams said amid loud applause from an en