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As Pols Pressed FDNY to Fast-Track Schools, Small Biz Inspections, Adams City Hall Favored Mega-Developers

Dec. 18, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Dec. 15, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

A homeless shelter and affordable housing were also placed on the list by council , who under Adams had to compete for priority with well-connected real estate interests and lobbyists.

FDNY

FDNY Canceled a Dozen Inspections, Including at a Brooklyn Public School, to Fast Track City Hall VIP

Dec. 3, 2023, 12:00 p.m.Dec. 4, 2023, 4:04 p.m.

Fire chiefs raised concerns about favoritism in the earliest months of the Adams istration, internal emails obtained by THE CITY show, as well-connected developers like The Related Companies lobbied to cut the fire inspection line.

Development

High-End Sushi t Linked to Big Eric Adams Donor Got Fast-Tracked for FDNY Clearance

Nov. 20, 2023, 4:00 p.m.March 7, 2024, 12:20 p.m.

Japanese eatery JoJi got on VIP expedited inspections list after CEO of partner SL Green hosted a major fundraiser for the mayor’s campaign.

Eric Adams

Not Just the Turks: Feds Looking at Mayor’s List That Allegedly Let Big Developers Cut FDNY Line

Nov. 16, 2023, 6:09 p.m.Nov. 17, 2023, 12:51 p.m.

The “Deputy Mayor of Operations List” favored prominent real estate developers seeking crucial fire alarm approvals at a time when inspections were backlogged, lawsuit alleges.

Then-Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams took part in a 2018 groundbreaking for the Turken House in Manhattan.

Adams World: Investigated

Turkey Probe: Eric Adams Campaign Took Money from Leaders of Erdogan-Backed Foundation

Nov. 8, 2023, 3:59 p.m.Nov. 14, 2023, 2:47 p.m.

The foundation, incorporated by Erdogan’s son, has spent tens of millions to erect a 21-story flagship building in Manhattan. As Brooklyn Borough President, Adams attended its groundbreaking — and met Erdogan himself.