In a powerful demonstration of interfaith unity and civic support, over 100 religious leaders from across New York gathered on the steps of City Hall this morning to endorse Mayor Eric Adams for a second term in office.

The diverse coalition included rabbis, pastors, priests, imams, Buddhist monks, Hindu and Sikh representatives, and members of the city’s vibrant Rastafarian community.

“Glory to God: Today was a day that only prayer could deliver — over 100 faith-based leaders from across New York endorsing me on the steps of City Hall this morning,” Mayor Adams wrote on social media following the event. “There were rabbis and pastors and priests and imams — Buddhist monks, Hindu and Sikh officials and representatives from New York’s vibrant Rastafarian community.”

He emphasized the central role faith plays in his governance philosophy: “Our message today was clear: New York is a city of faith and I am a Mayor of faith — with deep respect for the transformative power of fellowship and worship.”

Mayor Adams highlighted his administration’s continued collaboration with religious institutions in tackling key city issues. “My administration has repeatedly empowered our city’s faith organizations to play a direct role in New York’s most pressing issues — from homelessness to affordable housing. And we will continue this vital work in our next term thanks to the deep support and faith of the leaders who stood alongside me at City Hall earlier today.”

Among the endorsing religious leaders were: Bishop Chantel Wright, Inderjit Singh, Rabbi Shlomo Nisanov, Rabbi Michael Landau, Rabbi Yossi Garelik, Bishop Jose Martinez, Pandit Ravi Doobay, Ras Kamaal Richards, Dr. James Kilgore, Sister Scheril Murray Powell, Bishop Victor Tiburcio, Shi Wai Shee Master, Imam Izak-El Mu’eed Pasha, and Vernel Samuel.

Their collective presence underscored the broad religious coalition that has rallied behind the mayor, praising his outreach and respect for faith-based organizations as crucial partners in addressing New York City’s social challenges.