NYC Mayor Adams slams 'far-left' city council for forcing cops to record all encounters

New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams Wednesday evening slammed the "far-left" city council for pushing through legislation that would force police officers to document all encounters with the public and restrict solitary confinement for inmates, the New York Post reported.

During an interview with WABC host John Catsimatidis, Adams stated that the council members are "digging in deep" regarding leftist, radical policies.

"You have people who have a far-left agenda, who don't believe in supporting police, and they're just writing this legislation, and just handing it over to the council people," Adams explained.

The mayor noted that most New York City residents support the local police department.

"They want their police to do public safety, and not filling out paperwork. That's the same with the Department of Corrections," Adams continued.

He claimed that the controversial bills were passed because of the "numerical minority" that is "controlling the narrative."

On Wednesday, the City Council voted to approve the bills despite strong opposition from the mayor and the police and jail guard unions.

The "How Many Stops Act," which passed in a 35-9 vote, will require police officers to report every single stop. The bill's sponsors claim the measure will hold authorities accountable for unlawful stops and searches.

New York City Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry warned that the measure will "bury" police in paperwork, WABC reported.

"We do not have enough police officers," Hendry stated. "It won't help us with response times."

The second passed measure prohibits nearly all forms of solitary confinement in city jails, with an exception for the most violent individuals.

"All people in city custody would have at least 14 hours of out-of-cell time in shared spaces," the city council stated.

"The Council has taken historic strides to advance justice and safety by banning solitary confinement and improving police transparency," ity council speaker Adrienne Adams said. "The physical and psychological harm caused by solitary confinement leads to increased death and violence in jails, endangering those incarcerated, as well as correction officers and staff."

Adams previously vowed to veto the "How Many Stops Act," claiming it would "endanger public safety."

"There is no way I will sign this bill into law," Adams remarked. "This is not how you keep the city safe."

The city council's two-thirds majority could override the mayor's veto attempts. The bills are set to become law in three months.

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