Adams spoke with FOX 5 NY about the many issues facing the city, from the vaccination mandate being lifted for athletes and performers to the current surge of crime across the five boroughs and controversial efforts to fight it.
Adams' decision means famous anti-vaxxer Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will again get to play in home games.
Embree told FOX 5 NY that she thinks if unvaccinated pro-athletes can play she should be able to work.
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