The Adams administration faces further upheaval as four high-ranking officials, including Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Philip Banks, resigned by Monday’s end, deepening the crisis surrounding City Hall.
Banks, a close confidant of Mayor Eric Adams, had a lengthy career with the NYPD, rising through the ranks but becoming embroiled in a corruption scandal in 2014. Adams brought him back in this prominent role, but last month, Banks had his phones seized as part of a federal investigation. His attorney stated there’s no indication that Banks is a target in the probe.
Also stepping down were Winne Greco, Rana Abbasova, and Mohammed Bah. Other prominent recent departures include former police commissioner Edward Caban, outgoing schools chancellor David Banks, health commissioner Ashwin Vasan, advisor Tim Pearson, and legal advisor Lisa Zornberg. The spate of resignations comes as Mayor Adams struggles to maintain public trust amidst ongoing investigations.