April Xu, Author at THE CITY

Eric Adams and Weihong Hu at a June 2021 fundraiser for Adams' mayoral campaign at her hotel in Fresh Meadows, Queens, which was housing men discharged from city jails at the time.

Chinese EB-5 Visa Investor Says a NYC Hotel Developer and Adams Donor Bilked Her Out of $530,000

Oct. 23, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 23, 2024, 9:09 p.m.

Jean Xie searched the internet in vain for years on details about the Mayflower Hotel Group, which had promised her a green card and a full refund — but never delivered. Then she came across an article by Documented, THE CITY and The Guardian.

Mayor Eric Adams marches alongside Asian community liaison Winnie Greco in the 21st Autumn Moon Festival and 12th China Day Festival on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Adams World: Investigated

Winnie Greco, Mayoral Aide Under Investigation, Steered Adams’ Relations With China for Almost a Decade

Oct. 3, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 4, 2024, 9:11 a.m.

An investigation by THE CITY and Documented based on 2,500 pages of emails underscores how Greco played a pivotal role in coordinating Adams s with the Chinese government and local Chinese community.

Law Enforcement

Ex-Hochul Aide’s Indictment as Alleged China Operative Riles Local Community Leaders

Sept. 3, 2024, 7:57 p.m.Sept. 3, 2024, 7:59 p.m.

Federal prosecution of Linda Sun and spouse Chris Hu is the latest case to emerge as the People’s Republic seeks political influence.

Councilwoman Susan Zhuang stands holding a microphone in a pink suit and tan T-shirt. The left side of the image shows network news microphones and community attendees.

Bensonhurst

Councilmember Accused of Biting Cop Heralded in Bensonhurst as a Hero

July 18, 2024, 5:34 p.m.Aug. 7, 2024, 1:07 p.m.

Democratic Councilmember Susan Zhuang spoke to droves of ers in Bensonhurst Thursday afternoon, calling for ability for how police handled a protest against a forthcoming homeless shelter.

City Hall

How a Hotel Developer Bought Her Way Into Eric Adams’ World — Then Won Favors From City Hall

May 23, 2024, 5:05 a.m.Oct. 8, 2024, 10:21 a.m.

Weihong Hu poured money into Adams’ campaigns and enlisted two of the mayor’s close associates to work with her companies. She then landed business deals and favorable decisions from the Adams istration, an investigation by THE CITY, The Guardian US, and Documented reveals.

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a Lunar New Year event attended by Emma Liu.

City Hall

As a Chinese Billionaire Illegally Donated to Adams, His Ex-Wife Built Her Own Bridges to the Mayor

March 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m.Oct. 8, 2024, 10:23 a.m.

Emma Liu, who still lived with the billionaire Hui Qin after their divorce, showered the mayor with contributions and was named to his Asian Affairs Advisory Council.

City Hall

FBI Raids Homes of Mayoral Aide Winnie Greco and New World Mall, Site of Eric Adams Campaign Operations

Feb. 29, 2024, 2:30 p.m.March 7, 2024, 12:04 p.m.

Greco has been the subject of multiple investigations by THE CITY exposing questionable fundraising practices and allegations of unethical conduct.

Eric Adams

Donors to Adams’ 2025 Campaign Say They Were Secretly Reimbursed Thousands of Dollars

Feb. 1, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 8, 2024, 10:23 a.m.

An investigation by THE CITY, Documented and The Guardian US finds evidence of new instances of an illegal practice at the center of law enforcement probes of the mayor’s political contributions.

Chinatown

Brooklyn’s Chinese-American Donors Question What Became of Sunset Park Arch, as Adams Boosts Similar Manhattan Project

Jan. 24, 2024, 8:31 p.m.Oct. 8, 2024, 10:23 a.m.

Fundraising for an ornamental archway in Sunset Park, led by Adams aide Winnie Greco, has been underway for years, with little progress. Now, as Adams moves forward a Manhattan plan, some are demanding transparency about where their money went.

The iconic East Broadway Mall is changing hands, but the former operator and tenants have questions about the new leadership.

Manhattan

Behind a Chinatown Real Estate Deal, a Web of Shifting Alliances and Political Connections

Oct. 23, 2023, 2:36 p.m.Oct. 8, 2024, 10:25 a.m.

The iconic East Broadway Mall is changing hands, but the former operation and tenants have questions about the new leadership.

April Xu

Chinese EB-5 Visa Investor Says a NYC Hotel Developer and Adams Donor Bilked Her Out of $530,000

Winnie Greco, Mayoral Aide Under Investigation, Steered Adams’ Relations With China for Almost a Decade

Ex-Hochul Aide’s Indictment as Alleged China Operative Riles Local Community Leaders

Councilmember Accused of Biting Cop Heralded in Bensonhurst as a Hero

How a Hotel Developer Bought Her Way Into Eric Adams’ World — Then Won Favors From City Hall

As a Chinese Billionaire Illegally Donated to Adams, His Ex-Wife Built Her Own Bridges to the Mayor

FBI Raids Homes of Mayoral Aide Winnie Greco and New World Mall, Site of Eric Adams Campaign Operations

Donors to Adams’ 2025 Campaign Say They Were Secretly Reimbursed Thousands of Dollars

Brooklyn’s Chinese-American Donors Question What Became of Sunset Park Arch, as Adams Boosts Similar Manhattan Project

Behind a Chinatown Real Estate Deal, a Web of Shifting Alliances and Political Connections

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