In his State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams boasted about economic recovery and decreased crime rates, framing his administration as successful. However, amidst low approval ratings, a federal investigation, and contentious issues like managing asylum-seekers, Adams faced criticism. Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a four-year extension of mayoral control in her State of the State address, but concerns persist about Adams’ handling of the public education system, with lawmakers being more critical than they were in 2022, when they only approved a two year extension of mayoral control.