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New York NY, New York City Democrat Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, marking a significant turning point in an ongoing series of investigations surrounding his administration. The exact charges remain sealed, but sources familiar with the case confirmed the indictment, first reported by The New York Times.
In a statement, Mayor Adams responded to the news with defiance: “I always knew that if I stood my ground for New Yorkers that I would be a target — and a target I became. If I am charged, I am innocent, and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.” Adams vowed to continue leading the city, despite the legal challenges ahead.
Indictment and Investigations
The indictment follows months of scrutiny by federal authorities, including raids on the homes of several top deputies and a previous raid on the mayor’s residence by the FBI. New York City’s Police Commissioner Edward Caban and Schools Chancellor David Banks both resigned earlier this month after federal agents seized their devices.
Mayor Adams has faced increasing pressure to step down, with vocal critics like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) stating that the mounting investigations and resignations have crippled the city’s ability to function. Ocasio-Cortez commented, “I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City. The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function.”
Despite this, Adams has maintained his innocence and pledged to stay in office, saying in a recorded speech, “Make no mistake. You elected me to lead this city, and lead it I will.”
Political Ramifications and Next Steps
As the first mayor in New York City’s history to be indicted while in office, Adams’ situation could have far-reaching political consequences. If he were to resign, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would temporarily step in as mayor until a special election could be scheduled. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) also holds the power to remove Adams from office, though her office has yet to comment.
The ongoing investigations, which include probes into campaign fundraising and potential influence peddling within city departments, have drawn national attention, as they come just a month before crucial elections for the House and Senate. While some, like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), have expressed support for Adams, the mayor’s future remains uncertain as he faces what could be the most challenging chapter of his political career.
What’s Next for New Yorkers?
Adams’ indictment raises questions about the future leadership of New York City as federal investigators continue their inquiries. For now, the mayor has pledged to stay in office and continue leading, but the road ahead will be fraught with legal battles, public scrutiny, and ongoing investigations.
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Idiot !
Don’t you think the ex Village manager and village engineer should be indicted over Usage of contaminated soil. This game that they’re playing and they’re trying to backpedaling is going to close the village millions in removal. How is it that no one is in trouble over this. They put employees and residence in possible health danger as of today no one from the mayors office, the managers office the health department D e p , Or the company that the Village hired to do the inspection of these locations has reached out to anyone. They have no of all the employees that worked at this site. How can this be.
100% yes. Also didn’t Mr. Kazmark state that he wasn’t interested in opening an investigation? How can you actually submit an insurance claim when there was gross negligence because the engineer did not apply the correct standards and did not perform his job properly. I think if VM Kazmark opens an insurance claim and lies, then it is fraud.
Next step, they’re going after their own. SOP. But remember, the ancien régime is usually better than that which replaces it.
My retired law enforcement said that Biden regime is punishing Eric for the illegal immigrant challenge….turned the Feds loose on the Mayor.
They will be indicted IF the powers behind the curtain decide it is in their best interest to have new (meaning more compliant and less visibly corrupt) blood to ” clear the air” and bring sunshine to Ridgewood.
VOTE KWAK
NYC will end up like Chicago which replaced a crazy person with an even crazier guy (hoping I am not messing up pronouns here). There is no chance a normal person will be elected mayor in the near future in NYC. What can you expect from a city bursting at the seams with wokeness.
I’m no fan of this mayor… however
It would ‘appear’ that his vocal opposition to illegal immigrants costing NYC $$$$$$ made the timing of this before his re-election a ‘coincidence’
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His “Opposition” to immigrants? Are you for real? This guy was front and back national media for opening the doors and inviting and embracing these ‘poor” refugees. Where have you been? Obviously he seems to have stepped on someone toes to get this major indictment against him but that doesn’t make him a good crook.
Read the indictment…10 years of grifting.
He’s an honorary Biden !
he began to complain about the costs and the fed didnt give him money after initially embracing the illegals
What about our Mayor forget about NYC. VM, half the council. So many lies, so little transparency. Ridgewood clearly does not work after last nights admission and yet anywhere they can lay blame, they will. Horrible bunch of posers.
Again the mayor council never brought up that they are concerned about the health and well-being of the village employees that was possibly contaminated by the contamination of Handling soil to a few locations throughout the village. Again the Village mayor and Council, village manager, village health department, The union ,should publicize what kind of meetings they are having with the d e p , And the contractor that is hired by the village, that’s doing the testing what is their recommendation for sending A few past and present employees to get tested properly by a professional facility that handles contamination with possible interaction with air and blood. It’s their responsibility and they are not doing that they might be having private meetings with their attorney, but they’re not reaching out. They have all the names and phone numbers, they are playing stupid and when they do reach out to the employees, it better not just be verbal, it should be in a letter documented because there’s A list of them employees that were at these locations, a few have retired in the water department and street department. It’s amazing how some of the employees are so scared and quiet when This came out six months ago. Just amazing, that’s OK. We know you are.
They are sneaky and they don’t care. Dont think for one second that Vagianos cares for anyone person in Ridgewood. He cares about his bottom line. Everything he does has the intent to bolster his special interests and business ventures, let’s not kid ourselves that he has any concern over health and well being. He HAS to fix the dirty dirt. He isn’t doing this because he is a great guy or good mayor who has everyone’s interests at heart. He was mandated to do it but now he will do his special spin doctor nonsense like he is the benevolent savior. It is all smoke and mirrors and the Village Manager, Winograd, Perron and Weitz are all right in there. Mortimer will be too (the greenwashing bee guy) because he is in lock step with all of their nonsense.
Please don’t let them bankrupt us and ruin our village.
Voting is important.
NYC was a shining star during the five terms of Rudy and Mike. It was an absolute delight to go in and have a meal and a stroll. Working there was also a great experience. The problem is, the massively D voter there took it all for granted and somehow thought it was a beautifully-run city that just ran itself. These last two administrations have been a disaster, managed by incompetent and corrupt people. I came within a whisker of buying an apartment there back when it was great. My God, I dodged a bullet. We no longer go in. The place smells of a mixture of homeless, piss, and weed. And how of earth can we go from Bloomberg to this ass clown Adams?
just like it was under Dinkens