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New York Mayor Adams Gains Record Support Despite Controversy Over Israel Stance
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First reported by Maariv · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
New York City Mayor Eric Adams's approval rating hits a new high despite criticism over his Israel stance, with strong support among young and African American voters but significant opposition from Jewish voters.
- 01Mayor Eric Adams's approval in NYC reaches 69 percent positive, 24 percent negative.
- 02Young voters (18-34) show 72 percent positive support, up from January.
- 03African American voter support rises to 78 percent positive from a negative balance.
- 0466 percent of Jewish voters in New York State view Adams negatively.
- 05Statewide approval is 47 percent positive versus 44 percent negative.
- 06Poll conducted by Siena College with 811 likely voters, August 3-6, margin of error 4.2 points.
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