N.Y. Today: Eric Adams Takes Office as New York City’s 110th Mayor at a Perilous Moment

Eric Adams, the city's second Black mayor, faces difficult decisions over how to lead New York.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 2, 2022 Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times Eric Adams Takes Office as New York City's 110th Mayor at a Perilous Moment Eric Adams, the city's second Black mayor, faces difficult decisions over how to lead New York City through the next wave of the pandemic. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons Behind the Violence at Rikers, Decades of Mismanagement and Dysfunction For years, New York City officials have presided over shortcuts and blunders that have led to chaos in one of America's most expensive jail complexes. By Jan Ransom and Bianca Pallaro Meisha Porter Had 3 Goals as Schools Chief: 'Open. Open. Open.' The departing New York City schools chancellor pulled off a big task in a short period of time: reopening the nation's largest school district during a pandemic. By Lola Fadulu A Summer Hot Spot Is Now a Winter Village. But Will New Yorkers Visit? Governors Island, a popular summer retreat reachable only by ferry, is now open year-round. By Alyson Krueger Big CITY Will Omicron Meet Its Match in the Perseverance of New Yorkers? A new variant is surging, but vaccination rates are high, face masks are ubiquitous and residents are finding ways to soldier on. By Ginia Bellafante How the Founder of Subway Book Review Spends Her Sundays Uli Beutter Cohen likes to bake, read Tarot cards, call her mother in Germany and spend time with book lovers on the train. By Kaya Laterman Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018