Overview

• City Hall said Eric Adams and Jasmine Ray dated about a decade ago and that there was no romantic involvement while they both worked at City Hall.
• A city official confirmed Ray resigned on Friday, two days before Adams announced on Sept. 28 that he would end his reelection bid.
• Ray is self-publishing a memoir titled Political Humanity that she says details a "hidden relationship" with the mayor.
• Government watchdog John Kaehny called Ray’s 2022 appointment nepotistic and said the Conflicts of Interest Board should have been consulted, and the board has not commented.
• Reporting on Ray’s promotional materials notes apparent AI-generated imagery, including an avatar resembling Adams in a trailer.