New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces mounting calls to resign amid federal probes and resignations from officials in his inner circle.

Now, fellow Democrats are starting to push for Adams’ resignation.

“Eric Adams leads with corruption and mismanagement. 15+ of his associates are now under investigation. If his track record of cutting critical services and empowering NYPD abuse didn’t make it clear: Eric Adams is unfit to govern. NY deserves better. It’s time for him to resign,” Democrat City Councilwoman Tiffany Caban said.

Eric Adams leads with corruption and mismanagement. 15+ of his associates are now under investigation. If his track record of cutting critical services and empowering NYPD abuse didn’t make it clear: Eric Adams is unfit to govern. NY deserves better. It’s time for him to resign.

— Tiffany Cabán (@tiffany_caban) September 16, 2024

“NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned from his post a week after federal agents raided his residence as part of a corruption investigation,” 100 Percent Fed Up noted.

BREAKING: NYPD Commissioner Resigns, Former FBI Official Temporarily To Fill Role

"Late Saturday night, the mayor abruptly announced the resignation of his top lawyer and most ardent public defender," CNN stated.

Adams' top City Hall lawyer resigns as federal investigations continue to swarm administration https://t.co/256FDQDePf pic.twitter.com/6cAAIPV8r1

— 1010 WINS (@1010WINS) September 15, 2024

Per CNN:

The stunning departure of chief counsel Lisa Zornberg, a former federal prosecutor, opened up a new and troubling chapter in the political and legal crisis now gripping City Hall.

“I am tendering my resignation, effective today,” Zornberg wrote in a short letter, “as I have concluded that I can no longer effectively serve in my position.” Adams in a statement thanked her and said he would name a temporary replacement in the coming days.

“These are hard jobs and we don’t expect anyone to stay in them forever,” Adams added in a bid to downplay the remarkable nature of Zornberg’s decision.

By Monday, at least three Democratic officeholders – progressives from the state assembly, Senate and city council – had called on Adams to resign. The mayor rejected the notion in a call with reporters and suggested his critics, particularly those who have sparred with him before, were politically motivated.

“Any time anything happens in this city, and they call for me to leave, are we supposed to listen to them now?” Adams said. “I was elected by the people of this city and I am going to continue to meet my obligation to the people of this city.”

Adams faces calls to resign amid federal probes https://t.co/NY0Fpq2fAo

— Just the News (@JustTheNews) September 18, 2024

As four federal investigations plague the Adams administration, some are calling on the mayor to resign. Adams has repeatedly said he won’t step down. But here’s what would happen next if he did — or if he were forced out.https://t.co/TxOeJwEreT

— THE CITY (@THECITYNY) September 18, 2024

FOX 5 NY reports:

State Senator Julia Salazar and State Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher are also calling on the mayor to step down over the weekend, saying it's time to restore trust in city government.

"Eric Adams is failing at his job," Assemblywoman Gallagher said. "His administration is rampant with serious scandal, and that's a sign of poor management."

There are believed to be at least 4 federal investigations targeting the mayor and his top aides.

This includes the investigation that prompted the former NYPD police commissioner Edward Caban to resign last week. Federal investigators are reportedly looking into whether Caban’s twin brother sold police protection to nightlife businesses. Several NYPD executives and a top Adams’ aide, Tim Pearson, have also been caught up in that investigation and had to turn over their phones to the FBI.

Additionally, federal prosecutors are also reportedly investigating the three Banks brothers. Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Phil Banks, the Schools Chancellor David Banks and their brother, former MTA official Terence Banks.

Reportedly, investigators are looking into whether David Banks and Phil Banks helped steer city contracts to their brother Terence Banks’ consulting firm and if Terence Banks was working as an unregistered lobbyist.

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