Trump presidency offers Mayor Adams a path to pardon, but it comes with political risk

As Democrats come to grips with Donald Trump's return to the White House, Mayor Eric Adams faces a legal and political bind: He could benefit from the incoming president's sympathy as he fights federal corruption charges, but risks suffering politically by cozying up to his party's most powerful adversary. Adams' delicate dance with Trump was on display at press conference at City Hall on Wednesday, where the mayor pledged to work with the new administration while protecting the interests of New Yorkers, including women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people. "We will work with the new administration and Congress to develop a...