NEW YORK — Sometimes, leadership is about more than titles—it’s about heart, roots, and relentless commitment to community. Adrienne Adams embodies all three. A lifelong Queens resident and mother, Adams has spent years navigating the intricacies of city government, fighting for families, and building coalitions to protect the most vulnerable.
Now, she steps onto a new stage: lieutenant g
overnor of New York, joining Governor Kathy Hochul as they prepare for the upcoming election. It’s a partnership built on grit, vision, and a shared promise to New Yorkers: safety, opportunity, and hope.
“Adrienne Adams knows what it means to roll up her sleeves,” Hochul said, emphasizing Adams’ tireless work in affordable housing, family services, and child care initiatives. For Adams, this role is an extension of a career dedicated to creating meaningful change, rooted in personal experience and a deep love for the city she calls home.
In her statement, Adams reflected on the responsibility ahead. “There’s too much on the line for New Yorkers,” she said. “With Governor Hochul, we’re ready to tackle these challenges, not just in policy but in practice—standing up for families, lowering costs, and making New York a state where every family has a chance to thrive.”
Adams’ rise is a testament to her Queens roots and her ability to translate local insight into statewide impact. From navigating city council negotiations to advocating for housing and public safety, her journey underscores a fundamental truth: leadership is not just about power—it’s about perspective, empathy, and action.
This year, as New York faces its political crossroads, the Hochul-Adams ticket represents more than governance. It represents vision shaped by lived experience, grounded in community, and committed to the promise that every New Yorker deserves a voice, a home, and a future.
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