Eric Adams postpones inauguration at Flatbush Theater due to Covid spread
A week and a half after Mayor-elect Eric Adams announced an inauguration ceremony for himself, Comptroller-elect Brad Lander and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at the historic Kings Theatre in Flatbush, Adams has postponed the ceremony until further notice due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases.
“Dear fellow New Yorkers, it is clear that our city is facing a formidable opponent in the Omicron variant of COVID-19, and that the spike in cases presents a serious risk to public health,” Adams said. “After consulting with public health experts, we have decided that our joint inauguration ceremony will be postponed to a later date in order to prioritize the health of all who were planning to attend, cover, and work on this major event.
“We thank the Kings Theatre for their interest in hosting this exciting moment in our city’s history, and everyone who has been working hard to plan this celebration. We look forward to getting together in person with our loved ones, colleagues, and well-wishing New Yorkers to honor this great democratic tradition, and to thank all those who have made it possible, at a safer time in the weeks ahead,” he added.