Members of the FBI raided Gracie Mansion the official residence of the mayor early Thursday morning.
Adams made clear in astatementto CBS New York on Wednesday that he believes the charges are unjust.
The indictment and specific charges against Adams remain sealed, but are expected to become public soon.
Eric Adams at New York City Hall on Nov. 14, 2023.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
The raids were not connected to a single investigation.
The mayor has attempted to shrug off the growing crisis within his administration.
I say over and over again, as a former member of law enforcement, Im very clear.
We follow the rules.
I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City, she wrote on Wednesday.
The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function.
Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration.
For the good of the city, he should resign.
With the challenges we face, he must step down for the good of New Yorkers.
