"Speaker Adams’ campaign took a victory lap over the board's Friday decision, attributing her unlocking millions in matching funds to the energy and enthusiasm behind her candidacy."
The forum highlighted various pressing issues for District 8, with candidates advocating for environmental health, education funding, and addressing local homelessness.
Lin Gui'an, a former assistant commissioner of the NYPD, was fined $5,000 for illegally soliciting donations for Mayor Adams' campaign while in a substantial policy role.