Ex-NYC Official Plans Tell-All Book on Romance with Mayor Adams

Jasmine Ray, former director of the Mayor’s Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreation, is releasing a tell-all memoir titled Political Humanity, detailing her alleged hidden romantic relationship with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Ray served in Adams’s administration but resigned shortly before Adams announced he would not seek re-election in 2025. While Ray describes their relationship as passionate and tumultuous, including themes of intimacy, sacrifice, and betrayal, Adams and his spokesperson maintain that any romantic involvement predated their professional collaboration and deny a relationship during their time working together. The book’s release comes amid a politically sensitive period for Adams, who recently faced corruption charges and the resignation of deputy mayors, adding to the controversy surrounding his administration. Ray has promoted the memoir with dramatic AI-generated videos, and the role she held was newly created with a notable salary, sparking public and media scrutiny. Adams has acknowledged dating Ray in the past but has distanced himself from the memoir’s claims, emphasizing the professional nature of their working relationship.