A group of climate activists were arrested on Thursday afternoon after blocking the entrance to City Hall. The activists were protesting against Mayor Eric Adams amid news that a top fundraiser for his campaign had been raided by the FBI. The demonstration began as a denouncement of proposed regulations that would weaken Local Law 97, which currently ensures that buildings in New York City adhere to strict guidelines to reduce greenhouse emissions. The activists demanded that Mayor Adams reverse his stance on these proposed loopholes for landlords.

The news of the FBI raid on the home of Brianna Suggs, a major fundraiser for Mayor Adams, added fuel to the fire of the protest. The activists chanted "Arrest Eric Adams instead" in response to the raid. The FBI carried out the raid in Brooklyn, where Suggs resides.

Mayor Adams, who was scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C. to discuss the asylum seeker crisis, abruptly canceled his trip and returned to New York City. The reason for his sudden return has not been revealed, and City Hall refused to comment on whether it is directly related to the FBI raid.

The climate activists are accusing Mayor Adams of siding with real estate billionaires and undermining efforts to combat climate change. They argue that if Adams continues to support the proposed loopholes for landlords, it will result in job losses, higher utility bills, and a setback for New York City's progress in addressing climate change.

Sources: CBS New York, CBS News