Mayor Adams emphasized the importance of local support during his campaign in Chinatown, highlighting his frequent visits and connection to the community. 'I am not just your mayor, I’m your brother,' he stated, reinforcing his ties to the voters.
"Business owners of the South Bronx are fed up, and you know what? We are fed up as well," the mayor said on July 16. "We are not going to tolerate this type of disorder anywhere in our city, in general, and specifically here in the South Bronx."