Eric Adams's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Eric Adams. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Eric Leroy Adams is the current mayor of New York City, elected in 2022. Prior to his mayoral role, Adams had a career in law enforcement, serving over 20 years in the New York City Transit Police and later the NYPD, retiring as a captain. His political career includes serving in the New York State Senate representing Brooklyn's 20th district from 2006 to 2013. Adams also made history as the first Black American elected as Brooklyn Borough President in 2013, a position he held until becoming mayor.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2006: Elected to New York State Senate

In 2006, Eric Adams was elected to the New York State Senate, representing the 20th Senate District.

November 5, 2013: Elected Brooklyn Borough President

On November 5, 2013, Eric Adams was elected Brooklyn Borough President with 90.8 percent of the vote.

2013: Elected Brooklyn Borough President

In 2013, Eric Adams became the first Black American to be elected Brooklyn Borough President.

2016: Adoption of a plant-based diet

In 2016, Eric Adams switched to a plant-based diet after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He researched alternatives to insulin and consulted with physicians. He adopted a whole food plant-based diet, removing animal products, processed sugar, salt, oil, and processed starches, and began exercising regularly. Within six months, he reversed his diabetes, reduced his blood pressure and cholesterol, and lost 30 lb (14 kg).

2017: Re-elected Brooklyn Borough President

In 2017, Eric Adams was re-elected as Brooklyn Borough President with 83.0 percent of the vote.

November 2, 2021: Election as Mayor of New York City

On November 2, 2021, Eric Adams was elected Mayor of New York City in a landslide victory against Republican Curtis Sliwa.

2021: Won Democratic Nomination and Mayoral Election

In 2021, Eric Adams won the Democratic Party's nomination for mayor of New York City after a crowded primary. He subsequently won the general election against Curtis Sliwa and, as mayor, implemented a tough-on-crime approach.

2022: Became Mayor of New York City

In 2022, Eric Adams became the 110th mayor of New York City.

February 2025: Charges Dropped by Department of Justice

In February 2025, the Department of Justice under the Trump administration instructed federal prosecutors to drop charges against Eric Adams.

April 2025: Indictment Dismissed with Prejudice

In April 2025, Judge Dale Ho dismissed Adams's indictment with prejudice, noting that the court could not force the Department of Justice to prosecute, but clarified that the dismissal did not express an opinion on Adams's guilt or innocence.