Adams World: Investigated

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at City Hall about the Department of Justice calling for his federal corruption charges to be dropped.

Adams Claims Vindication in Trump DOJ Move to Dismiss Corruption Case

by Katie Honan and Samantha Maldonado Feb. 11, 2025, 1:28 p.m.Feb. 11, 2025, 1:53 p.m.

The mayor says his "unnecessary ordeal” is over now — but the language in memo from top Justice Dept. officials allows charges to be brought again at a later date.

Eric Adams

Trump DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Drop Corruption Charges Against Eric Adams

by Katie Honan Feb. 10, 2025, 7:41 p.m.Feb. 27, 2025, 6:42 a.m.

Mayor Adams — faced with five charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting donations from foreign nationals — has frequently met with Trump and ordered his commissioners to refrain from criticizing the president.

Mohamed Bahi walks out of the gold colored front doors of 500 Pearl street. The address can be seen on the left of the frame.

Adams World: Investigated

Mohamed Bahi, Ex-Eric Adams Aide, to Plead Guilty to Federal Conspiracy Charges

by Greg B. Smith Feb. 7, 2025, 3:22 p.m.Feb. 7, 2025, 3:35 p.m.

If he cooperates with prosecutors, the former liaison to the Muslim community for City Hall could be a key witness against the mayor.

Adams World: Investigated

Prosecutors Point to Wider Probe in Bribery Case Against Top Adams Aide

by Greg B. Smith Feb. 4, 2025, 5:12 p.m.Feb. 4, 2025, 5:13 p.m.

Reams of evidence provided to lawyers for Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her son reveal the existence of an ongoing probe that goes beyond pending charges.

Mayor Eric Adams takes a selfie with older adult community leaders at City Hall. Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Campaign 2025

Being Mayor Is Eric Adams’ Reelection Campaign Strategy

by Katie Honan Jan. 17, 2025, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 17, 2025, 2:39 p.m.

When you are the leader of the media capital of the world, name recognition is not an issue.

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 World: Investigated

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

by Yoav Gonen 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

by Katie Honan 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

by Greg B. Smith 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

by Yoav Gonen 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

by Yoav Gonen 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 Claims Vindication in Trump DOJ Move to Dismiss Corruption Case

Trump DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Drop Corruption Charges Against Eric Adams

Mohamed Bahi, Ex-Eric Adams Aide, to Plead Guilty to Federal Conspiracy Charges

Prosecutors Point to Wider Probe in Bribery Case Against Top Adams Aide

Being Mayor Is Eric Adams’ Reelection Campaign Strategy

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

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