There’s something eating at New York City Mayor Eric Adams. His name is Brad Lander.
Several times over the last year, Adams has launched into diatribes against the city comptroller, a little-known position outside the five boroughs that commands expansive oversight powers over the executive branch. During his 1.5 years in office, Lander has served as a rhetorical counterbalance to City Hall messaging and penned reports highlighting shortfalls in governance. Last week, he released his first major audit of the administration.