New York’s lame-duck mayor wanders the globe

For Eric Adams, one unwritten perk of being mayor of New York City has been the chance to live out his boyhood “dream of traveling the globe.”

- By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE AND JAKE OFFENHARTZ

MAYOR Eric Adams prays in Israel, one of his many recent travel destinations.

(BENNY POLATSECK Mayoral Photography Office)

He would hold on to that wanderlust through his federal indictment — which focused, in part, on allegations that he accepted improper travel benefits from foreign nationals — and a losing reelection campaign kneecapped by the scandal.

Now in the final month of his tenure, Adams is embracing his travel bug.

In recent weeks, the lame-duck Democrat has embarked on trips to Albania, Israel and Uzbekistan, drawing allegations of mayoral senioritis from some critics. He set off again Wednesday, flying to New Orleans to accept an award from the Combat Antisemitism Movement.

The same group honored Adams at a gala in Tel Aviv less than two weeks ago, which the mayor also attended.

A spokesperson for Adams declined to share the cost of the trips, which are largely covered by city taxpayers. The tab typically includes hotel and flight accommodations for Adams, as well as his security and aides.