Adams' base of Black voters responds to mounting investigations

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Black voters have long been Adams' strongest source of political support. Although the mayor has yet to suffer any defections from high-profile Black allies, interviews with attendees at the African American Day Parade suggest some voters' patience with him may be wearing thin.

Last November, a survey found the mayor’s support among Black New Yorkers was eroding, with 39% of Black residents saying they disapproved of Adams' performance, compared to 21% the previous year. Most of the increase was tied to policy decisions, including budget cuts and his handling of the migrant crisis.

The erosion of this critical base could spell trouble for Adams as he heads into an election year, with an expanding field of primary challengers vying to take his seat.