What are the challenges preventing Mayor Adams from effectively addressing New York City's problems?

Mayor Adams faces multiple obstacles that hinder his ability to govern effectively. Beyond immigration issues, New York City is struggling with sky-high prices and unaffordable housing that require the mayor's attention and leadership to address properly. However, according to Michael Hardaway, the mayor cannot effectively tackle these urban challenges because of political pressure from Donald Trump, who is described as playing 'Geppetto to his Pinocchio.' This metaphor suggests the mayor lacks independence in his decision-making, with Trump's influence significantly constraining his ability to focus on solving the city's pressing economic and housing problems.