Eric Adams Sworn in as New York City Mayor, Succeeding de Blasio

Eric Adams is sworn in as the 110th mayor of the city of New York in New York City on Jan. 1, 2022. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Democrat Eric Adams was sworn in as New York City’s mayor early Saturday, succeeding Bill de Blasio.

Adams, 61, took his oath of office in Times Square after the ball dropped, signaling the New Year had arrived. Both he and his wife wore masks despite the event being outdoors, though he removed his for a period of time.