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Mayoral advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin speaks with reporters during the weekly off-top press conference at City Hall.

Multiple Probes Into Eric Adams’ Inner Circle Persist, Even as Mayor Escapes Prosecution

April 3, 2025, 3:59 p.m.April 4, 2025, 9:26 a.m.

A slew of Adams’ closest allies have had their phones seized and homes searched by law enforcement, leading to 11 resignations and 3 indictments — so far.

Damage from a fire was visible in an Ingersoll Houses window.

NYCHA

Security Guards Were AWOL at NYCHA Developments, DOI finds

March 26, 2025, 2:38 p.m.March 26, 2025, 2:38 p.m.

Department of Investigation concludes fire and safety officers working for FJC Security filed false timesheets to claim full pay when they were missing for hours and sometimes entire shifts.

Tim Pearson attends NYPD commissioner Edward Caban's swearing-in ceremony outside the 40th Precinct in the South Bronx.

Shelters

Adams Aide Tim Pearson Committed Misconduct in Violent Shelter Showdown, DOI Probe Finds

Feb. 20, 2025, 10:17 a.m.Feb. 20, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

City Department of Investigation concludes migrant shelter overseer improperly refused to show ID before attacking shelter guards.

Alvin Bragg

How Other Prosecutors Could Pick Up the Case Against Eric Adams

Feb. 15, 2025, 10:55 a.m.Feb. 15, 2025, 10:55 a.m.

Both Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and NY Attorney General Tish James could pursue charges, and Gov. Hochul could also remove the mayor.

Board of Elections

Ex-Staffer Files to Sue Board of Elections Over Director’s ‘Inappropriate’ Conduct

Jan. 10, 2025, 6:01 p.m.Jan. 10, 2025, 6:02 p.m.

Stefanie Jaquez, formerly a lawyer for the city’s voting authority, says she felt compelled to quit, faced with “untenable” options for reporting allegations of harassment.

Board of Elections

Board of Elections Docked Director 15 Days Instead of Recommended Termination for Harassment

Jan. 8, 2025, 5:09 p.m.Jan. 8, 2025, 5:10 p.m.

Michael Ryan remains in his job after getting a break from the board, whose chair was officially responsible for tackling gender discrimination at CUNY.

Sexual Harassment

Board of Elections Director Made Racial and Sexual Remarks to Female Employees, City Probe Finds

Jan. 7, 2025, 4:41 p.m.Jan. 7, 2025, 5:17 p.m.

The Department of Investigation recommended in November that Michael Ryan resign, but months later, he’s still there.

Eric Adams

Internal City Hall Probe Finds Inmate Hotel Operator Had a Secret Security Firm. Millions of Dollars Are Missing.

June 25, 2024, 5:00 a.m.June 25, 2024, 8:10 a.m.

An inquiry launched in response to THE CITY's reporting finds Exodus Transitional Community hid payments to an unlicensed firm that received federal COVID emergency funds.

Liquor sat on shelves inside the sheriffs' "man cave."

Law Enforcement

‘Booze Patrol’ Sheriffs Had ‘Man-Cave’ Full of Stolen COVID Liquor — But Escaped Criminal Charges

May 31, 2024, 5:00 a.m.May 31, 2024, 1:41 p.m.

The alcohol skimmers were busted a year ago, but scant details were revealed until THE CITY obtained the investigative file in a Freedom of Information request.

Department of Investigation

Multiple Probes Into Eric Adams’ Inner Circle Persist, Even as Mayor Escapes Prosecution

Security Guards Were AWOL at NYCHA Developments, DOI finds

Adams Aide Tim Pearson Committed Misconduct in Violent Shelter Showdown, DOI Probe Finds

How Other Prosecutors Could Pick Up the Case Against Eric Adams

Ex-Staffer Files to Sue Board of Elections Over Director’s ‘Inappropriate’ Conduct

Board of Elections Docked Director 15 Days Instead of Recommended Termination for Harassment

Board of Elections Director Made Racial and Sexual Remarks to Female Employees, City Probe Finds

Internal City Hall Probe Finds Inmate Hotel Operator Had a Secret Security Firm. Millions of Dollars Are Missing.

‘Booze Patrol’ Sheriffs Had ‘Man-Cave’ Full of Stolen COVID Liquor — But Escaped Criminal Charges

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