New York (AFP) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams is a rarity in Democratic politics — a high-profile politician whose star has risen on the back of a tough anti-crime platform shunned by most on the progressive side of his party. Adams, a former NYPD cop and opponent of the “defund the police” movement that has split Democrats, took office on January 1 pledging to crack down on violent crime. Just weeks into his tenure, he is enjoying heightened support for his approach towards public safety following several high-profile killings, including the shooting deaths of two police officers. That sup…