DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN (WABC) -- Eric Adams' decision not to seek re-election means that for the first time since David Dinkins in the early 90s, New York will have a single-term mayor.

On Sunday, many praised Adams' accomplishments. House Speaker Hakeem Jefferies wrote, 'During his time in office, violent crime is down, the building of affordable housing units is up, and New York City has recovered from the COVID-19 Pandemic."

Governor Hochul wrote, "For the last four years I've been proud to work with Mayor Adams to make New York City safer, stronger and more affordable. He leaves New York City better than he inherited it and that will always be central to his legacy as mayor."

However, there was no sympathy on the street for the mayor. On the streets of Downtown Brooklyn, many were won

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