Mayor Eric Adams appointed a former correction department counselor and city hospital system interfaith leader as the new executive director of the city’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, filling a post vacant since the spring.

Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced Vijah Ramjattan as the new executive director of the Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, following the dismissal of his predecessor months ago.

The New York Police Department arrested a 20-year-old man they say was caught sneaking into Gracie Mansion, the residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Michael Aromando was spotted at 4:24 a.m. on Wednesday,

Adams is facing a make-or-break year both politically and professionally in 2025, with federal corruption charges and a tough re-election bid among his toughest obstacles.