In a sudden turn of events, one of Mayor Eric Adams' top aides, Ingrid Martin-Lewis, has tendered her resignation.
The announcement was made on Sunday, with the resignation taking effect immediately, a month prior to her anticipated departure.
According to One America News, Martin-Lewis is among several aides of Mayor Adams who have been subjected to raids by the Manhattan District Attorney's office this year. In September, her mobile phone was confiscated by investigators as part of a federal subpoena, requiring her to testify in a corruption case against Adams.
Despite being a staunch ally of Adams for a long time, sources indicate that the relationship between the two has been strained for several months. One source even suggested that Martin-Lewis "was in real trouble" due to an ongoing investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office into her involvement in city contracts, hinting at a possible indictment.
In the wake of the initial raids on Adams' staff, the mayor chose to allow them to resign rather than dismissing them. However, when they failed to do so, the responsibility of firing them fell on Martin-Lewis.
Following the indictment of Adams on charges of accepting illegal donations and gifts from affluent foreigners, including Turkish officials, Martin-Lewis has reportedly been included in a list of staff members that Governor Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) has insisted he remove from his administration.
The abrupt resignation of Martin-Lewis, coupled with the ongoing investigation into her role in city contracts, raises questions about the integrity of Adams' administration. As the legal proceedings unfold, the public will be keenly watching for further developments.
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