‘GREATEST PLACE ON EARTH’: Adams begins race to succeed Marty as borough president
Declaring that “Brooklyn is the greatest place on earth … now more than ever a place of opportunity,” state Senator Eric Adams formally launched his run for borough president on Sunday.
Outgoing Borough President Marty Markowitz endorsed Adams during the campaign’s kickoff rally, on the steps of Borough Hall.
“Throughout his career,” said Markowitz, “Senator Adams has served with honor and established himself as a trustworthy and talented leader: As a four term, New York State Senator, he chaired two committees, and as a 22-year veteran of the NYPD, he reached the rank of captain and founded 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care. As someone who plans to spend the rest of his life in Brooklyn, I am excited for Eric Adams’ future and hope that his contributions surpass mine.”