As the primary election was underway in New York City Tuesday, Adams defends his leadership and previews general election strategy; highlights public safety efforts and city vigilance amid global tensions.

It's Election Day​ in NYC, and it's been a heated Democratic primary between the 11 candidates​ vying to replace Mayor Eric Adams.

New Yorkers will head to the polls Tuesday to choose a Democratic candidate for mayor as a sweltering heat wave engulfs the city, and with tightened security in place after the US unleashed airstrikes on Iran.