NYC Mayor Eric Adams responds after corruption scandal involving inside circle grows

NEW YORK (WABC) — New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams was again on the political protection in his try to get a second time period because the one hundred and tenth Mayor of New York.

Adams has the bottom ballot numbers of the highest 4 candidates, however he nonetheless says he desires to remain on the job.

“We have come too far to go backwards. That isn’t going to occur. I am by no means going to stop on the Metropolis of New York. We have labored too arduous to get right here,” Adams mentioned.

Adams referred to as reporters to Metropolis Corridor 24 hours after two of his former aides had been amongst a number of folks indicted on bribery and conspiracy fees. Former deputy commissioner Jesse Hamilton and Ingrid Lewis-Martin-once second solely to the mayor when it got here to energy and affect at Metropolis Corridor.

“My prayers are with Ingrid, and I want her the most effective. And all through the variety of years that I’ve identified her, I’ve discovered her to be a hardworking, devoted member of metropolis authorities for over 40 years. And with Jesse Hamilton, former state senator, former worker right here, I want him the most effective as effectively,” Adams mentioned.

Adams isn’t charged within the new wave of indictment, however the impression is plain. It was made all the more serious after his former aide, Winnie Greco, tried to offer political reporter Katie Honan a wad of money hidden in a bag of potato chips.

Marketing campaign frontrunner Zohran Mamdani says it raises critical questions concerning the mayor’s judgment, on the very least.

“That Adams continued to affiliate himself with Winnie Greco, with Ingrid, after so many clear examples of their corruption. It showcases what he’s keen to sacrifice, and that’s the public so as to shield those who he is aware of personally. I imply, these these are the identical names now we have learn within the papers for months,” Mamdani mentioned.

Adams mentioned he has dedicated his life to the town.

“I’ve dedicated my life to this metropolis as a police officer, as a state senator, because the borough president, and now as your mayor. And now we have not at all times gotten it proper, however now we have by no means stopped being devoted to the folks of this metropolis. And I will proceed to try this so long as you permit me to take action.”

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