The former mayor of New York is stepping down amid a cascade of resignations

New York, October 8 (EFE).- The former mayor of New York, Sheena Wright, resigned this Tuesday, so she was the eighth chief executive to do so, although his case more important to be the ‘right hand’. of Mayor Eric Adams, surrounded by a series of federal investigations against him and his colleagues for corruption cases.

Last month, federal investigators seized Wright’s phones and searched his home, as well as those of other officers who have since retired, the last of whom was brother-in-law of Philip Banks, deputy mayor for Public Safety, who resigned yesterday.

The list of those who have resigned also includes Education Commissioner David Bank, Wright’s husband and brother Philip, who is also under investigation and had his mobile phones seized also, as well as Police Chief Edward Cabán and Timothy Terence, one of the mayor’s closest colleagues. .

Two other mayoral employees, Winne Greco and Mohammed Bahi, who worked as liaisons between the community and the Administration, resigned on Monday, according to channel 7 ABC.

It also reveals that Bahi was arrested today for obstructing the investigation into the mayor and his campaign. He is accused of tampering with witnesses and destroying evidence.

While Rana Abbasova, who was the director of protocol in the office for international affairs, who was on leave, was dismissed.

According to what was released to the media, Abbasova is connected to the investigation by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Adams for accepting donations from foreigners for his campaign or to enjoy free luxury trips. It is said that he has been cooperating with the Prosecutor’s Office.

Adams is also the subject of a federal investigation, accused of bribery, wire fraud and soliciting and receiving foreign campaign funds in his dealings with the Turkish government.

The Federal Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that they will file more charges against the mayor and that the investigation will continue.

State Governor Kathy Hochul, with the power to fire Adams, has not yet taken that step and has limited herself to reminding that she oversees the administration of the city and that she expects more changes to be made. EFE