Mayor Adams Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Federal Probes and Resignations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defends his administration as multiple federal investigations target his top aides, sparking calls for his resignation.

• Mayor Eric Adams claims everyday New Yorkers are more concerned with city issues like safety and housing than federal probes into his administration.
• Several top officials in Adams' administration, including Deputy Mayor Phil Banks and former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, are under federal investigation, though no charges have been filed.
• Chief Counsel Lisa Zornberg resigned after Adams declined her advice to fire aides embroiled in the probes, heightening scrutiny on the mayor's leadership.
• City lawmakers and officials are calling for Adams' resignation, citing ongoing corruption investigations and mismanagement.
• Adams maintains he will fulfill his term, stating that he was elected by the people and will continue to cooperate with federal authorities.

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