NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Eric Adams set out Thursday to persuade skeptical voters to grant him a second term, hosting a kickoff event for his independent reelection bid after a corruption indictment, a controversial dismissal and a decision to drop out of a the Democratic primary.

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.

The New York City mayor race is heating up as the list of candidates on the ballot in November comes into focus. Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani appears to have scored a stunning upset over former New York Gov.