Despite scandals, clergy say Eric Adams' faith partnerships revitalized NYC aid services

Despite scandals, clergy say Eric Adams' faith partnerships revitalized NYC aid services

NEW YORK (RNS) — As New York City Mayor Eric Adams prepares to leave office this fall, after suspending his reelection bid amid outcry over a scandal-ridden mayorship, he leaves behind a new network of faith leaders mobilized by his crisis initiatives and concerned those partnerships will falter under a new administration. Adams, who was indicted in 2024 on federal charges of wire fraud, bribery and conspiracy tied to campaign fundraising, decid…