Jasmine Ray, a former city official, has announced she will publish a tell-all memoir detailing what she says was a hidden romantic relationship with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The forthcoming book, titled Political Humanity: A Memoir of Love, Legacy & New York City Politics, is self-published and slated for release in October.
Ray served in Adams’s administration as director of the Mayor’s Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreation, a post sometimes described as “sports czar.” She officially resigned in late September, a few days before Adams announced he would cease his 2025 re-election bid.
What Ray Alleges Against Eric Adams
On her website, Ray frames the book as a revelation of secrets kept behind closed doors. “From the shadows of City Hall to the silence of closed-door meetings, Jasmine Ray reveals her untold role in the life of New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams,” the description reads. It speaks of “intimacy, sacrifice, and betrayal.”
Ray also released an AI-animated trailer on Instagram, showing simulated scenes of meetings and romantic moments between avatars representing Adams and herself. The teaser is dramatic, with voiceovers referencing legal scrutiny of Adams.
While Ray asserts they dated roughly a decade ago, Adams’s office and spokespeople draw a tighter line. Kayla Mamelak, a city spokesperson, confirmed the two once “dated” but said there was no romantic relationship during their overlapping city employment. “The relationship was professional while working together,” she said.
Adams’s Response, Political Implications
In a statement, Adams did not deny dating Ray in the past, but he has distanced himself from the book’s claims. According to published reports, his office maintains that any personal connection predates their professional roles.
Adams is no stranger to controversy. In September, he abruptly exited his mayoral re-election campaign, citing poll challenges, fundraising difficulties, and sustained media pressure. Some observers see Ray’s book as arriving at a politically sensitive moment, likely to fuel fresh scrutiny.
Political analysts suggest that revelations from the memoir may test Adams’s credibility in his final months in office. “If Ms. Ray’s account is credible, it could change public perception,” said an independent commentator who declined to be named.
At this point, Ray’s publicist has not responded to multiple requests for further comment. The mayor’s office declined to elaborate beyond existing statements.