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Mayor Adams Appoints Four New Deputy Mayors Following Resignations

The appointments come after allegations of a deal to dismiss Adams' corruption case led to a wave of resignations among his top aides.

New York City Eric Adams arrived at the U.S. Capitol to testify before Congress about the city's sanctuary policies for immigrants on March 5, 2025.
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Overview

  • Mayor Eric Adams has named Adolfo Carrión Jr., Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Jeffrey Roth, and Kaz Daughtry to key deputy mayor roles in New York City.
  • These appointments follow the resignation of four top deputies, who stepped down citing concerns over Adams' alleged agreement with the Trump administration to drop his corruption charges.
  • The mayor has yet to fill the critical position of first deputy mayor, which oversees daily city operations and was previously held by Maria Torres-Springer.
  • Adams faces mounting pressure, including calls for his resignation from within his own party, as he denies allegations of campaign finance fraud and other charges.
  • The new appointments come as Adams prepares for a challenging re-election campaign, with multiple high-profile candidates entering the race.