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Eric Adams Thinks NYC Needs 24 Hour Nightlife District, Still Parties at 65

The soon-to-be-former Mayor of New York City questioned why people think 65 is too old to be up in the club.

Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at City Hall on Aug. 22, 2025, in Manhattan, New York.
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After his time as the mayor of New York City, you're bound to find politician Eric Adams partying at a local hotspot.

The 110th Mayor of NYC was interviewed by Ziwe in a YouTube video posted on Thursday (November 6), where the comedian and writer wanted his thoughts on partying in the city that never sleeps.

Around the 6:50 mark, Adams named Summit ONE Vanderbilt, The Shed, and Crane Club as his go-to's, before calling out those who criticized him for his club appearances.

"They took my evening out and say, 'Oh, he's just hanging out.' Well, you know, no, listen. Dad says, 'If you going to hang out with the boys, you got to get up with the men.' And I do it all the time," Adams told a confused Ziwe. "A city that never sleeps, a mayor can't even take a nap."

When asked about what time the club "gets jumping," Adams replied, "It depends on where you are."

"Some of these crazy laws restricted the times that they can stay open. You go to other places and they have a 24-hour district. I think we need a 24-hour district," he continued.

Adams also defended himself and other older individuals who still like to party.

"Well, first of all, let your haters be your waiters as you sit down at the club night of success," he said, giving a nightlife-centric spin on his favorite phrase.

Then he moved on to...his own body. "You know, I'm not sure why do people think 65 you should not be out. You know, when I get out of the shower and take a look at myself and my six-packs and the firmness of my body, I'm living the 65 life."

The politician dropped out of the mayoral race last month, making way for mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to take office. There hasn't been an update to whether Adams plans to use the remaining months of his term to bring famous Miami club E11EVEN to the Big Apple, although he proposed it on the podcast Flagrant earlier this year.

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