Adams World: Investigated

Mayor Eric Adams blasted the press for what he described as “preconceived notions” about his immigration policy during a City Hall press conference following his meeting with incoming border czar Tom Homan.

Adams Legal Defense Fund Almost $1 Million in Debt as Donations Dwindle

Jan. 15, 2025, 11:13 p.m.Jan. 15, 2025, 11:40 p.m.

In the last three months, just two donors — one pardoned by Trump — gave to a trust to pay for the mayor’s mounting legal expenses as he combats federal corruption charges.

Mayor Eric Adams delivers his third State of the City address at Hostos Community College in The Bronx.

City Hall

Mayor Eric Adams to Deliver ‘State of the City’ as Federal Corruption Trial, Primary Election Loom

Jan. 8, 2025, 2:08 p.m.Jan. 8, 2025, 5:14 p.m.

The mayor is expected to focus on his old standbys: crime and housing.

City Hall

Adams Ally in Charge of City Leasing Demanded Lucrative City Gig for Favored Broker, Suit Alleges

Jan. 7, 2025, 5:55 p.m.Jan. 7, 2025, 5:55 p.m.

Jesse Hamilton forced Cushman & Wakefield to assign Diana Boutross to city lease deals, according to a court complaint — before the duo jetted off to Japan with Adams’ soon-to-be-indicted chief advisor.

NYPD

Feds Raid Home of NYPD’s Former Top Uniformed Cop

Jan. 2, 2025, 10:16 a.m.Jan. 2, 2025, 10:34 a.m.

Former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey was suspended without pay Thursday. He had announced his resignation last month after allegations by a female subordinate that he coerced sex in exchange for overtime pay.

NYPD

Eric Adams Promoted and Protected Jeffrey Maddrey, Ex-NYPD Chief in Explosive Misconduct Complaint

Dec. 22, 2024, 3:31 p.m.Dec. 22, 2024, 5:20 p.m.

The mayor calls “extremely concerning” a police lieutenant’s allegations the chief of department gave her overtime pay in exchange for sex acts — but only after overriding consequences for Maddrey’s past misconduct.

Adams World: Investigated

Adams Could Have to Return $10 Million in Matching Funds, as Board Warns He May Have Breached Rules

Dec. 20, 2024, 11:30 a.m.Dec. 20, 2024, 12:32 p.m.

Citing his federal indictment, the Campaign Finance Board told the mayor that he may be decertified from the public money program.

Officers walk former Mayor Eric Adams aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin into a Manhattan criminal courtroom for an arraignment on bribery charges, Dec. 19, 2024.

Adams World: Investigated

Mayor Adams’ Longtime Top Aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin Indicted in Alleged Bribery and Money-Laundering Scheme

Dec. 19, 2024, 1:59 p.m.Dec. 19, 2024, 6:59 p.m.

The chief advisor who stepped down earlier this week and her 38-year-old son are charged in what prosecutors described as a series of illegal favors and payments.

Adams World: Investigated

Adams Campaign Declines to Answer Key Auditor Queries as Criminal Case Looms

Dec. 17, 2024, 5:53 p.m.Dec. 18, 2024, 8:49 a.m.

Even as they asked for public matching funds, the mayor’s team ignored pressing questions from the Campaign Finance Board on who paid for what, newly released records show.

Former Mayor Eric Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin spoke at her lawyer’s Midtown office about being at the center of a public corruption investigation, Dec. 16, 2024.

Adams World: Investigated

Adams Advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin Expects Indictment, Says ‘I’m Being Falsely Accused’

Dec. 16, 2024, 2:22 p.m.Dec. 16, 2024, 3:29 p.m.

At a press conference with her attorney, the longtime confidant and campaign aide to the mayor says she has never taken gifts in her capacity working in government.

Adams World: Investigated

Eric Adams Campaign Denied Public Matching Funds, In Blow to Reelection Bid

Dec. 16, 2024, 10:29 a.m.Dec. 16, 2024, 4:22 p.m.

Campaign Finance Board declares the mayor’s conduct, including indictment allegations of fraudulent fundraising, as likely “conduct in violation of the campaign finance law.”

Adams World: Investigated

Adams Legal Defense Fund Almost $1 Million in Debt as Donations Dwindle

Mayor Eric Adams to Deliver ‘State of the City’ as Federal Corruption Trial, Primary Election Loom

Adams Ally in Charge of City Leasing Demanded Lucrative City Gig for Favored Broker, Suit Alleges

Feds Raid Home of NYPD’s Former Top Uniformed Cop

Eric Adams Promoted and Protected Jeffrey Maddrey, Ex-NYPD Chief in Explosive Misconduct Complaint

Adams Could Have to Return $10 Million in Matching Funds, as Board Warns He May Have Breached Rules

Mayor Adams’ Longtime Top Aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin Indicted in Alleged Bribery and Money-Laundering Scheme

Adams Campaign Declines to Answer Key Auditor Queries as Criminal Case Looms

Adams Advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin Expects Indictment, Says ‘I’m Being Falsely Accused’

Eric Adams Campaign Denied Public Matching Funds, In Blow to Reelection Bid

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