Numerous resignations from Eric Adams' administration lead to turmoil in NYC government
The departures come in the wake of the Democratic mayor’s growing ties to Republican President Donald Trump, who granted him a legal reprieve.
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NEW YORK — The administration of Mayor Eric Adams is facing significant turmoil, with four deputy mayors indicating their intention to resign on Monday due to concerns regarding the Democratic mayor’s approach to immigration issues.
First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who effectively oversees the city's operations, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker are all planning to leave their posts, according to four individuals familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
City Hall representatives did not provide an immediate response to a request for comment.
The forthcoming resignations follow a tense meeting between Adams and the deputy mayors on Friday night at Gracie Mansion, the official mayoral residence, as first reported by PMG. Subsequent reports from WNBC, the Daily News, and the New York Times have confirmed the likelihood of these resignations.
The deputy mayors have expressed concern that Adams is essentially aligning himself with President Donald Trump, a figure who remains widely unpopular in New York City. Recently, Trump’s Department of Justice ordered the dropping of federal corruption charges against Adams, a case that appeared linked to the mayor's cooperation in deporting migrants from the city.
Danielle Sassoon, a federal prosecutor in Manhattan, stepped down from her position, alleging that the situation amounted to a quid pro quo—an assertion that Adams’ attorney, Alex Spiro, has firmly denied.
As Adams prepares for his reelection campaign on June 24, he held a campaign-style gathering with supporters in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon, where some protesters appeared with signs proclaiming “Eric Adams is a Republican.”
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First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who effectively oversees the city's operations, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker are all planning to leave their posts, according to four individuals familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
City Hall representatives did not provide an immediate response to a request for comment.
The forthcoming resignations follow a tense meeting between Adams and the deputy mayors on Friday night at Gracie Mansion, the official mayoral residence, as first reported by PMG. Subsequent reports from WNBC, the Daily News, and the New York Times have confirmed the likelihood of these resignations.
The deputy mayors have expressed concern that Adams is essentially aligning himself with President Donald Trump, a figure who remains widely unpopular in New York City. Recently, Trump’s Department of Justice ordered the dropping of federal corruption charges against Adams, a case that appeared linked to the mayor's cooperation in deporting migrants from the city.
Danielle Sassoon, a federal prosecutor in Manhattan, stepped down from her position, alleging that the situation amounted to a quid pro quo—an assertion that Adams’ attorney, Alex Spiro, has firmly denied.
As Adams prepares for his reelection campaign on June 24, he held a campaign-style gathering with supporters in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon, where some protesters appeared with signs proclaiming “Eric Adams is a Republican.”
James del Carmen for TROIB News
