New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing transition of power. 

The two also talked about some of the current policies that could continue under the new administration.

Adams touts his record, hopes to see some initiatives continue

Prior to the meeting, Adams talked about the process of changing administrations and touted some of the things he has accomplished and wants to see continue after Mamdani is inaugurated.

"We're going to turn over documents of our transition, and he can make a determination of what projects he wants to continue. Every mayor brings their pet projects, and what I must do is show what we have accomplished and turn over documents so he can determine if he wants to continue or not," Adams said. 

Adams also discussed the importance of carrying on what he considers to be successful programs into the next administration.

"And we want to show the incoming mayor what we've done, how we've brought down crime, how we've built more housing than any other mayor in the history of the city, how we have more jobs in the history of the city. We broke the record 11 times. How we have more small businesses, how we've outpaced the state in reading and math," Adams said. "Of all the things that we've done, I want him to continue that success. And I think that the best level of appreciation is duplication, and I think they're going to duplicate a lot of things that we've done."

Mamdani likely to continue some of Adams' policies

The mayor-elect said the meeting "went well," adding he appreciated the conversation and how both sides are working to make the transition as smooth as possible.  

Though the two clashed during the campaign on some of the ways the city has been run for the last four years, Mamdani admitted he has to give credit where credit is due on some of the things Adams got done during his tenure.

When asked about whether he will continue some of Adams's initiatives, Mamdani said he potentially will, citing two specifically.

"I've said time and again that I have appreciated the mayor's work on City of Yes, and I also think the trash containerization has been a good step forward in the way in which we handle garbage across the city, and these are things that New Yorkers deserve to have be built on as opposed to be discarded," Mamdani said.

"There are good things that this administration has done"

The meeting was held on the same day the NYPD released crime figures showing a historic drop in shootings so far this year. During the campaign, Adams and Mamdani butted heads over their respective visions for public safety, although Mamdani has since asked Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to stay on, and she has agreed.

Mamdani smiled when asked if he agrees with Adams' assessment that duplication of policies, and, in this case, keeping on at least some of his appointments is a form of flattery.

"I think it is possible to be fair and honest in your assessment of an administration," Mamdani said. "I have obviously made my critiques clear. I also think there are good things that this administration has done. I think these are the two examples, City of Yes and containerization, and I have also appreciated the work that Commissioner Tisch has done in reducing crime across the five boroughs and that's a critical part of why I decided to retain her."

Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy told CBS News New York that Adams also warned his successor about some of the potential issues he may face.  

Mamdani said he has not yet decided if he will live in Gracie Mansion, and then segued to thanking Adams' staff for its work on the transition and said he looks forward to the continued cooperation.

Adams and Mamdani met as the mayor-elect continues his fundraising campaign to help cover the costs of the transition, which are not eligible for public funding.