Mayor Eric Adams defends decision to appoint brother as chief of personal security
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday defended his decision to appoint his brother, former NYPD Sgt. Bernard Adams, be in charge of his personal security. Credit: Howard Schnapp