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New York power struggle? Adams dismisses reports of friction with Hochul
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down when it comes to who’s in charge at city hall, insisting that it is him, not Gov. Kathy Hochul, making calls when it comes to hiring top aides after a series of resignations. Mayor Eric Adams arrived at City Hall on Friday afternoon hours after being questioned about whether shake-ups...
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Eric Adams doubles down that he is in charge of hiring decisions, not Gov. Hochul
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down when it comes to who’s in charge at city hall, insisting that it is him, not Gov. Kathy Hochul, making calls when it comes to hiring top aides after a series of resignations. It comes amid continuing speculation on who’s next to lead the NYPD. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff...
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Eric Adams set to name a new NYPD commissioner soon
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he will be naming a new NYPD commissioner in the near future. Who are the possible leading candidates? Sources say one name is already part of the Adams administration. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Mayor Adams says new NYPD commissioner coming; Feds search school safety offices
Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he will soon appoint a new commissioner for the NYPD to replace interim Commissioner Tom Donlon.
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Adams looks to replace interim NYPD commissioner. Is head of sanitation a contender?
Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Thursday afternoon that he’s looking for someone new to lead the NYPD, but could the current sanitation commissioner be on the list of contenders for the role? In an exclusive interview with our sister station Telemundo 47, Adams said interim commissioner Tom Donlon will soon be stepping aside to be replaced by a permanent police...
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Mayor Adams set to name new NYPD commissioner amid more City Hall shake ups
Expect more changes coming to City Hall, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said in an interview with NBC New York. Andrew Siff reports.
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What role did construction firms play in connection to Eric Adams' past fundraising?
A day after City Hall confirmed a former aide to the mayor, a community affairs assistant, was arrested in connection with Mayor Eric Adams’ past campaign fundraising, News 4 learned another City Hall official was fired in September amid the ongoing criminal investigations encircling the administration. It comes as two different construction firms were referenced in the two criminal cases...
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First Adams admin charged with obstructing investigation into campaign money
Mohamed Bahi, who resigned Monday as the mayor’s liaison to the Muslim community, is accused of encouraging a businessman to solicit illegal straw donations from four of the businessman’s employees and to then lie about it to the FBI. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright resigns
Sheena Wright, Mayor Eric Adams’ top deputy mayor and one of several senior officials to have her home searched and phone seized as part of ongoing federal investigations, resigned on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.
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Ex-Adams aide charged with witness tampering in campaign finance probe day after resigning
A former New York City official, who until Monday worked in the Adams administration, has been arrested and charged with witness tampering and obstruction of justice, according to federal prosecutors. In a new complaint from the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, prosecutors allege Mohamed Bahi, 40, organized fundraisers for Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign and…
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Eric Adams' top deputy mayor resigns amid flurry of City Hall exits
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, tipped to resign from City Hall late last week, resigned Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter said.
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More departures at City Hall amid investigations around Adams administration
After news of Philip Banks’ resignation, three other staffers were out as well at City Hall on Monday. Rana Abbasova, who was linked to the indictment of Mayor Eric Adams, was terminated, according to a source. Abbasova had been on leave from her position. Winnie Greco, the mayor’s director of Asian affairs whose home was raided by the FBI, and...
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DOJ turns over evidence that could discredit key witness against Eric Adams, mayor's defense team says
Mayor Eric Adams’ defense team says the Department of Justice has turned over evidence they say could discredit key prosecution witness Rana Abbasova, the longtime Eric Adams staffer who coordinated improper straw donations and luxury travel upgrades, according to the indictment. Defense Attorney Alex Spiro told NBC New York the evidence disclosed is known as “Brady material” – information favorable…
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Adams staffer Rana Abbasova, believed to be cooperating with feds, is fired: Source; 2 others resign
Rana Abbasova, a longtime Eric Adams staffer who prosecutors say coordinated improper straw donations and luxury travel upgrades for Mayor Adams and his campaign, has been terminated from her position at City Hall, according to a source familiar with the matter. Abbasova, who worked as the Director of Protocol in the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, was on leave...
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NYC Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Phil Banks resigns
Philip Banks III was among the mayor’s top aides who had their homes searched. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Philip Banks III resigns, embattled Adams confirms
Another top member of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has said goodbye to City Hall. Philip Banks III, brother of recently ousted NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks, resigned his position of deputy mayor of public safety Sunday night, the mayor told NY1 on Monday. Adams said he spoke with Philip Banks Sunday and again Monday, when he accepted his resignation....
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House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says Eric Adams shouldn't resign
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said New York City Mayor Eric Adams should not resign his post amid an historic federal indictment. Jeffries was asked point-blank during an interview with NBC News about whether Adams should step aside. “No,” the Brooklyn lawmaker put it simply. “My view is that Mayor Adams, like every other New Yorker and every other American, is entitled...
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More than two-thirds of New Yorkers think Mayor Eric Adams should resign, poll shows
Despite pleading not guilty, a majority of New Yorkers think Mayor Eric Adams has likely broken the law, and the Marist poll shows an even greater number think he needs to step down. The poll results came as Adams again visited with clergy in an effort to stem the tide of bad news. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.
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NYC First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright to resign, sources say
Her phones were seized and her husband, NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks, was pushed out earlier in the week. Now, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright is set to become the latest high ranking official headed for the City Hall door. Her resignation is anticipated as early as Friday evening as Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes Mayor Eric Adams to clean house in...
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First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright expected to resign amid Adams investigations: Sources
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright is expected to resign as soon as Friday night, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. She would become the latest domino to fall as investigations swirl around the New York City mayor and members of his administration.