His campaign has denied wrongdoing and demanded an investigation into Mr. Yang’s fund-raising. Mr. Adams, a former police officer who challenged issues of police misconduct from within the system,is running on a message focused on combating inequality and racial injustice, and above all else, promoting public safety. There are signs that the spike in shootings and unsettling episodes of violence on the subway in recent weeks have emerged as one of the most consequential, and divisive, matters in the contest. Mr. Adams, who says he was once a victim of police violence, bristles at the idea that his position on public safety is in conflict with support for reining in police abuse. If you don’t know my history on that issue, then something is wrong with you.”Emma G. Fitzsimmons contributed reporting.

Source: New York Times May 24, 2021 06:56 UTC