Adams World: Investigated

Mayor Eric Adams and City Hall staff hold a media availability in City Hall.

Who’s Investigating the Eric Adams Campaign and Why: A Frequently Updated Guide

by Rachel Holliday Smith Nov. 10, 2023, 4:41 p.m.Sept. 9, 2024, 10:45 a.m.

The FBI has raided multiple aides to the mayor so far. Here’s how that connects with THE CITY’s reporting on apparent straw donations, and an inquiry on alleged political donations made from Turkey.

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

by George Joseph, Bianca Pallaro and Gwynne Hogan 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.

Adams World: Investigated

Eric Adams Donor Construction Firm Escaped Past City Graft Tangles

by Greg B. Smith Nov. 5, 2023, 10:18 a.m.Nov. 22, 2023, 8:52 a.m.

Kiska Construction, which shared a CEO with the company under FBI probe, got government workers busted for accepting bribes on public works projects.

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a Bowling Green flag-raising ceremony for Turkey.

Adams World: Investigated

Before FBI Probe, Eric Adams Campaign Accepted and Returned $10,000 in Donations Linked to Turkish University

by Bianca Pallaro, Yoav Gonen and George Joseph Nov. 3, 2023, 6:21 p.m.Nov. 14, 2023, 2:45 p.m.

A campaign spokesperson said the Adams team returned the money from Bay Atlantic University employees because it had more than it could spend.

Adams World: Investigated

Eric Adams Campaign Ignored Warnings About Donations That Triggered FBI Probe

by Yoav Gonen, George Joseph and Bianca Pallaro Nov. 2, 2023, 7:51 p.m.Nov. 14, 2023, 2:44 p.m.

An employee of KSK Construction Company told THE CITY that he does not recall donating to Adams or to any campaign. “We’re innocent,” protested another.

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at City Hall during his weekly in-person media availability.

Adams World: Investigated

FBI Raids Home of Top Adams Fundraiser Brianna Suggs as Mayor Rushes Back to NYC

by Katie Honan and Gwynne Hogan Nov. 2, 2023, 2:46 p.m.Nov. 14, 2023, 2:40 p.m.

Adams aborted a D.C. trip where he’d promised to ask the White House for federal migrant aid.

Shahid Mushtaq and his brother, Yahya, enter Manhattan Criminal Court during a hearing in their straw donor trial.

Politics

Adams Campaign Contributors Plead Guilty to Straw Donor Conspiracy Charge

by George Joseph Oct. 24, 2023, 2:36 p.m.March 7, 2024, 12:08 p.m.

Two brothers admit to roles in an illegal fundraising scheme in which a former deputy police inspector, whom the mayor knows socially, was also indicted.

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

by April Xu and Amir Khafagy, Documented 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.

Adams World: Investigated

Ex-Buildings Commissioner Indicted on Bribery Charges After Allegedly Trading Favors

by Greg B. Smith Sept. 13, 2023, 6:45 p.m.March 7, 2024, 12:15 p.m.

Adams appointee Eric Ulrich pocketed $150,000 from associates seeking city actions, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg charged.

Eric Adams

New Questions Arise Over Adams Donors: One Says She Was Reimbursed, Others Say They Never Gave

by George Joseph, Bianca Pallaro, Haidee Chu, Katie Honan, Tom Robbins and April Xu Aug. 18, 2023, 4:58 p.m.Oct. 8, 2024, 10:25 a.m.

A month after Adams supporters were indicted over illegal donations, a CITY investigation has turned up other instances of questionable contributions that his campaign submitted for public matching funds.

Adams World: Investigated

Who’s Investigating the Eric Adams Campaign and Why: A Frequently Updated Guide

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

Eric Adams Donor Construction Firm Escaped Past City Graft Tangles

Before FBI Probe, Eric Adams Campaign Accepted and Returned $10,000 in Donations Linked to Turkish University

Eric Adams Campaign Ignored Warnings About Donations That Triggered FBI Probe

FBI Raids Home of Top Adams Fundraiser Brianna Suggs as Mayor Rushes Back to NYC

Adams Campaign Contributors Plead Guilty to Straw Donor Conspiracy Charge

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

Ex-Buildings Commissioner Indicted on Bribery Charges After Allegedly Trading Favors

New Questions Arise Over Adams Donors: One Says She Was Reimbursed, Others Say They Never Gave

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