Adams staffer Mohamed Bahi charged with witness tampering: Details
According to officials, Bahi allegedly instructed witnesses to lie to federal investigators and deleted potentially incriminating messages in an effort to obstruct the investigation.
According to officials, Bahi allegedly instructed witnesses to lie to federal investigators and deleted potentially incriminating messages in an effort to obstruct the investigation.
Sheena Wright, Adams' first deputy mayor, resigns amid escalating corruption case
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright resigned Tuesday amid the ongoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case. Wright will be replaced by Maria Torres-Springer, who is currently the deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce.
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright resigned Tuesday amid the ongoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case. Wright will be replaced by Maria Torres-Springer, who is currently the deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce.
Former fire chief pleads guilty to bribery in FDNY corruption investigation
Former FDNY chief Brian Cordasco pleaded guilty to accepting bribes for prioritizing fire inspections, amid a corruption scandal involving NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Former FDNY chief Brian Cordasco pleaded guilty to accepting bribes for prioritizing fire inspections, amid a corruption scandal involving NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Phil Banks, deputy mayor for public safety, resigns
Phil Banks, the deputy mayor for public safety, has resigned, NYC Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Monday morning on Good Day New York.
Phil Banks, the deputy mayor for public safety, has resigned, NYC Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Monday morning on Good Day New York.
Sheena Wright, Adams' first deputy mayor, expected to resign: source
Just days after her wedding, her husband's resignation, and her home being searched by the feds, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright could resign, according to sources.
Just days after her wedding, her husband's resignation, and her home being searched by the feds, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright could resign, according to sources.
Poll: Nearly 70% of New Yorkers think Mayor Eric Adams should resign
A new Marist College poll shows that the majority of New Yorkers believe the mayor should resign following his indictment on corruption charges.
A new Marist College poll shows that the majority of New Yorkers believe the mayor should resign following his indictment on corruption charges.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks moves up resignation date to October 16
The head of New York City’s public schools system, David Banks, has announced that he will resign on October 16, just over a week after he had announced that he would step down at the end of the calendar year.
The head of New York City’s public schools system, David Banks, has announced that he will resign on October 16, just over a week after he had announced that he would step down at the end of the calendar year.
NYC Mayor Adams could face additional charges, prosecutors say: Details
An Attorney said that it is “quite likely" prosecutors will seek a superseding indictment and that it is “likely" additional defendants will be charged and “possible" that more charges will be brought against Adams.
An Attorney said that it is “quite likely" prosecutors will seek a superseding indictment and that it is “likely" additional defendants will be charged and “possible" that more charges will be brought against Adams.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks talks secret wedding amid Adams investigation
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks has announced his resignation amid a federal investigation while celebrating his recent marriage to First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright in a private ceremony.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks has announced his resignation amid a federal investigation while celebrating his recent marriage to First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright in a private ceremony.
NYC Mayor Adams appears in court over bribery allegations: What to know
New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned to court today in a case where he's accused of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned to court today in a case where he's accused of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions.
Tim Pearson, aide to Mayor Eric Adams, resigns
Tim Pearson, one of Mayor Eric Adams' closest aides, has announced that he will resign, effective October 4.
Tim Pearson, one of Mayor Eric Adams' closest aides, has announced that he will resign, effective October 4.
Mayor Adams accepted harmless 'courtesies,' not bribes, his lawyer says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a legal attack on the federal corruption case against him. His attorney asked a judge Monday to toss out bribery charges and then held a combative news conference accusing prosecutors of ethical lapses.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a legal attack on the federal corruption case against him. His attorney asked a judge Monday to toss out bribery charges and then held a combative news conference accusing prosecutors of ethical lapses.
Adams stops at houses of worship amid federal charges: 'I'm not going to resign, I am going to reign!'
On Sunday, Mayor Adams stopped at houses of worship after pleading not guilty to five federal charges including bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national.
On Sunday, Mayor Adams stopped at houses of worship after pleading not guilty to five federal charges including bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams attends church in Queens day after arraignment
Just 24 hours after NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges, he visited a church in Queens.
Just 24 hours after NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges, he visited a church in Queens.
NYC Chief Advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin joins list of names, investigations tied to Adams
Lewis-Martin was met at the airport on Friday by federal officials with a subpoena after her flight from Japan.
Lewis-Martin was met at the airport on Friday by federal officials with a subpoena after her flight from Japan.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts.
Jumaane Williams reacts to Adams indictment, says charges are 'pretty egregious'
Jumaane Williams is New York City's elected public advocate and could be next in line for mayor if Eric Adams either resigns or is forced from his post after being indicted.
Jumaane Williams is New York City's elected public advocate and could be next in line for mayor if Eric Adams either resigns or is forced from his post after being indicted.
NYC braces for possible leadership change as Adams faces charges
In the wake of Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case, the future of New York City's leadership could hinge on three key figures: Mayor Adams himself, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who would assume the mayoral role if Adams is removed.
In the wake of Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case, the future of New York City's leadership could hinge on three key figures: Mayor Adams himself, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who would assume the mayoral role if Adams is removed.
Adams lawyer speaks after not guilty plea
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts. His lawyer, Alex Spiro, told reporters that he would be filing a motion to dismiss the case next week.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts. His lawyer, Alex Spiro, told reporters that he would be filing a motion to dismiss the case next week.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with selling his influence to foreign nationals
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions.