Adams World: Investigated

Eric Adams

Eric Adams’ Defense Attorney Demands Speedy Trial Ahead of Mayoral Election

Oct. 2, 2024, 1:11 p.m.Oct. 2, 2024, 1:14 p.m.

In court appearance by indicted mayor, prosecutors promise more defendants plus classified evidence.

Mayor Adams turns to his right giving the thumbs up with two out of focus officers on either side.

Campaign 2025

Indictment Casts Shadow on Adams’ Pursuit of Public Matching Funds for Reelection Bid

Oct. 2, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 2, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

The mayor’s 2025 campaign has applied for $4 million in public funds under New York City’s $8-to-$1 matching system, but the program has already flagged $163,000 out of $500,000 in claims as "invalid.”

City Hall

Solo Act: Mayor Adams Ditches Coterie of Confidants in Latest Public Briefing

Oct. 1, 2024, 3:45 p.m.Oct. 1, 2024, 3:45 p.m.

With diminished swagger and a shrinking circle of ers, Adams insists business will continue as usual despite criminal charges and more resignations.

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

Eric Adams

Timothy Pearson, Combative Eric Adams Aide, Resigns

Sept. 30, 2024, 9:44 p.m.Oct. 1, 2024, 3:56 p.m.

Just days after the mayor was indicted for alleged corruption tied to Turkey, the confidant and travel companion who he’d placed in charge of key migrant and security operations stepped aside.

Mayor Eric Adams stands beside his lawyer outside Gracie Mansion after being indicted on federal corruption charges.

Adams World: Investigated

Eric Adams’ Lawyer Says Turkish Gifts Were Mere ‘Gratuities,’ Not Bribes

Sept. 30, 2024, 5:26 p.m.Sept. 30, 2024, 5:26 p.m.

Responding to the federal indictment of New York City’s mayor, Alex Spiro relied heavily on Supreme Court rulings that give public officials greater latitude to accept valuable perks.

Mayor Eric Adams walks out of 500 Pearl street with a furrowed brow in a blue suit and red tie.

Adams World: Investigated

Who Will Pay Mayor Eric Adams’ Legal Bills?

Sept. 30, 2024, 3:14 p.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:09 p.m.

The mayor has raised $1.7 million through a legal defense fund that, in theory, should cover the costs of his federal corruption defense. But questions remain.

Economy

Fearing Progressive Alternatives, Business Leaders Stay Loyal to Mayor Adams

Sept. 30, 2024, 1:48 p.m.Oct. 2, 2024, 10:07 a.m.

Reluctance to speak out following the mayor’s corruption indictment stems from concerns about possible successors deemed unfriendly to private enterprise.

Adams World: Investigated

The $10 Million Eric Adams Is Charged With Stealing Speaks to a Vaster Plot

Sept. 29, 2024, 12:11 p.m.Sept. 30, 2024, 9:14 a.m.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams’ indictment involves relatively small illegal campaign donations — but points to the mayoral campaign’s larger assault on New York City’s generous campaign finance program.

Chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin answers questions at City Hall during the mayor’s weekly off-topic press conference.

Eric Adams

Feds Serve Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Chief Advisor to Adams, With Subpoena and Raid Her Home

Sept. 27, 2024, 3:47 p.m.Sept. 28, 2024, 2:26 p.m.

Just as Lewis-Martin got off a plane at JFK Airport from a trip to Japan, federal agents served her with a subpoena.

Courts

Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Five Federal Corruption Counts

Sept. 27, 2024, 3:06 p.m.Sept. 27, 2024, 5:20 p.m.

The mayor appeared in court the day after prosecutors unsealed a 57-page indictment charging him with accepting $123,000 in lavish gifts and soliciting illegal donations from foreign nationals in exchange for favors.

Adams World: Investigated

Eric Adams’ Defense Attorney Demands Speedy Trial Ahead of Mayoral Election

Indictment Casts Shadow on Adams’ Pursuit of Public Matching Funds for Reelection Bid

Solo Act: Mayor Adams Ditches Coterie of Confidants in Latest Public Briefing

Timothy Pearson, Combative Eric Adams Aide, Resigns

Eric Adams’ Lawyer Says Turkish Gifts Were Mere ‘Gratuities,’ Not Bribes

Who Will Pay Mayor Eric Adams’ Legal Bills?

Fearing Progressive Alternatives, Business Leaders Stay Loyal to Mayor Adams

The $10 Million Eric Adams Is Charged With Stealing Speaks to a Vaster Plot

Feds Serve Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Chief Advisor to Adams, With Subpoena and Raid Her Home

Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Five Federal Corruption Counts

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