Teen Cancer Survivor DJ Daniel Sworn In as NYC Honorary Deputy Mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday swore in 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel as honorary deputy mayor for public safety, briefly handing over the post held by Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry for the day. The ceremony at City Hall came with an official proclamation and a custom "Deputy Mayor DJ" uniform, as Adams highlighted the administration’s focus on public safety. Daniel, who set a Guinness World Record by being sworn into more than 1,350 law-enforcement agencies nationwide, gained national attention in February when President Donald Trump named him an honorary U.S. Secret Service agent during the president’s joint address to Congress. The Houston native has since been honored by police departments across the country, traveling with the support of his father, Theodis Daniel. Diagnosed with terminal brain and spinal cancer at age six, Daniel continues to defy medical expectations. Speaking after the oath, he credited his father for enabling his whirlwind schedule and said he intends to keep advocating for law-enforcement officers. Tuesday’s agenda included visits to the Empire State Building and other city landmarks.