New York City Mayor Eric Adams is navigating turbulent waters as his administration continues to be rocked by federal investigations and resignations. On Monday, Adams confirmed the resignation of Philip Banks, his deputy mayor for public safety, amidst a swirl of scrutiny. This follows the resignation of Adams' director of Asian affairs, Winnie Greco, and the dismissal of former aide Rana Abbasova. Both departures are linked to federal probes involving high-ranking city officials.
Federal investigators have seized devices from several city officials, including Banks, Greco, and Abbasova, as part of diverse investigations into Adams' administration. These inquiries include allegations against Adams himself, involving illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals, charges he has denied. Notably, Banks stepped down days after his brother, David Banks, the city's schools chancellor, resigned at the mayor's request. Meanwhile, another probe focuses on a consulting firm run by Terence Banks, another brother, for potentially leveraging family connections to influence city contracts.
Despite calls to resign, Adams remains resolute, asserting his innocence and intent to maintain focus on New York's governance. Adams' challenges are exacerbated by pressure from state officials, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has the authority to remove him from office. In light of these issues, Adams emphasized, "When the true story gets out ... New Yorkers are going to see that we can stay focused." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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