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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

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.

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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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Who has left the Adams administration?

In the past month alone, at least seven top officials have resigned, announced plans to resign or been pushed out.

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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

Opinion: Adams indictment highlights growing Turkish influence in U.S.

Local politicians like Mayor Eric Adams have become appealing targets for foreign patronage networks.

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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

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Eric Adams order lays out what happens if Sheena Wright leaves

The mayor, who pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges on Friday, signed an executive order Thursday explaining what happens if his first deputy mayor position becomes vacant.