Adams probes
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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Eric Adams’ longtime righthand, indicted
Lewis-Martin and her son both pleaded not guilty to state bribery charges. The mayor himself is not a target of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation.
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Awaiting indictment, Ingrid Lewis-Martin meets the press
Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her attorney confirmed they expect an indictment, and attempted to head off allegations before charges are unsealed.
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Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration
From deputy mayors to fixers to legal counsel, here are the insiders the mayor has appointed to run the city.
Personality
The vibe at City Hall is Thank God for Maria Torres-Springer
When the veteran deputy mayor stepped up, a sense of calm and determination settled over a scandal-scarred administration.
Politics
Inside the ‘permission structure’ of Kathy Hochul’s decision on whether to remove Eric Adams from office
Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Greg Meeks and the Rev. Al Sharpton are at the forefront of political power players Hochul would consult before removing the mayor.
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Fighting corruption charges, Eric Adams may have a friend in SCOTUS
The Supreme Court’s high bar for public corruption might be a comfort to Adams’ defense, but experts warn of the broader political pall hanging over City Hall.
Opinion
Opinion: Adams indictment highlights growing Turkish influence in U.S.
Local politicians like Mayor Eric Adams have become appealing targets for foreign patronage networks.
News & Politics
Who in Eric Adams’ orbit has been searched and subpoenaed by the feds?
A running list of known searches, seizures and subpoenas among top officials and advisers to Mayor Eric Adams.
Opinion
Opinion: The political chess match in NYC
With the mayor in check, lots of rooks and bishops are plotting their next move. Will anyone put the incumbent in checkmate?
Personality
5 things to know about DOI Commish Jocelyn Strauber
She was appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she quickly became a formidable watchdog.
Adams probes
Opinion: It’s long been slippery at the top in NYC government
Former Mayors Jimmy Walker and William O’Dwyer resigned under a cloud of scandal after being accused of corruption. Will Eric Adams suffer the same fate?
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NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor
At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.
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Direction of Rikers receivership could soon change if Eric Adams is out and Jumaane Williams takes over
Should the mayor no longer be in office before Nov. 12, the public advocate would be in charge and answering a judge’s order to outline what a receiver’s role will look like.
Adams probes
Who will be New York City’s next mayor? It just got a lot more complicated.
It’s still unclear whether Adams’ indictment will torpedo his political future, but it may shake up what had been a solidifying field of challengers.
Adams probes
Inside the alleged Adams straw donor event that launched Turkish ‘CEO Club’
City & State has uncovered more details about the Oct. 9, 2023 event. “Businessman-6” from the indictment claimed his co-conspirators needed to raise $25,000 to get the mayor to appear at the launch party.
News & Politics
Asked about Trump’s sympathies, Adams said, ‘I welcome support from every American’
The New York City mayor and the former president have both indicated there are political motivations behind the federal indictment.
Heard Around Town
New York leaders, absent Eric Adams, celebrate Sharpton’s 70th
Hochul, Schumer and Bragg attended, while the embattled mayor, founding member of the National Action Network, skipped it.
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Jumaane Williams likely to run for mayor if Adams resigns
The progressive public advocate would automatically serve as interim mayor if Adams were to leave office.
Adams probes
Hochul warns New Yorkers’ confidence in Adams is ‘wavering’
The governor said she is giving the mayor an opportunity to restore confidence, while hinting she may remove him if he cannot meet her expectations.
Adams probes
Eric Adams allegedly abused the city’s matching funds program. A City Council member wants him to stop having access to it
No, the mayor didn’t steal $10 million from taxpayers, but his campaign allegedly got some illegal donations matched. The city Campaign Finance Board is assessing how to proceed.
