Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander in Response to Mayor Eric Adams’ State of the City

New York, NY– New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement following Mayor Eric Adams’ 2025 State of the City:

“Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me; fool me on 3K, the 30-day shelter limit, and the 300 days it takes the Adams Administration to register a contract, and it’s time for new leadership at City Hall.

“New Yorkers know that our city is neither safer nor more affordable. Mayor Adams said today: ‘There are two types of Americans, those who live in New York City, and those who wish they could.’ He forgot to complete the sentence: ‘those who wish they could afford it.’ Unfortunately, more and more New Yorkers are in the latter category.

“New Yorkers want honest, effective leadership, not pomp and circumstance and empty promises. They want a Mayor who is focused on their problems, not his own.

“City government must work better for New Yorkers.”

###