NEW YORK — The New York Times reports a fifth investigation into possible corruption in Mayor Eric Adams’ administration.
The published report says the Manhattan district attorney’s office opened the investigation involving the mayor’s chief adviser, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, and four others.
The new investigation reportedly concerns the city’s leasing of commercial real estate.
At the end of September, Lewis-Martin’s mobile phone was confiscated when she landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport after a trip to Japan and her East Flatbush home was searched.
In a statement, Lewis-Martin’s lawyer called the searches unwarranted and said: “In due time, all the facts will come to light and be supported by evidence showing that everything was done properly.”
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After a federal investigation Adams was charged on September 26 And pleaded not guilty to the charges of bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy to solicit a contribution from a foreigner. The complaint alleges Adams accepted illegal campaign donations.
Meanwhile, sources say an investigation involving former New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban and his twin brother James Cabanis related to allegations that James worked as a fixer for restaurants and nightclubs that were in trouble with the NYPD. Sources told CBS News New York that the investigation is not related to Adams’ indictment. Edward Caban resigned as police commissioner after federal agents searched his home and seized his phone.
An investigation into former deputy mayor for public safety Philip Banks III it is said to be his brother Terence Bankswho runs a firm that represents companies that have contracts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars with a number of city agencies
