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Resignation of New York City’s First Deputy Mayor: A Shift in Leadership Amidst Controversy
Sheena Wright, the First Deputy Mayor of New York City, officially stepped down on⁢ Tuesday, marking another significant exit within an administration grappling with a major federal corruption investigation.
The Circumstances Surrounding Wright’s Departure
Details‍ regarding Wright’s resignation emerged last Friday, with insiders suggesting that her departure was not voluntary, indicating, “she’s being shown the door.”
Upcoming Leadership Changes
Maria Torres-Springer, currently the deputy mayor for housing, is set to succeed Wright in her role.
High-Profile Departures from the Adams Administration
This resignation is part of a larger trend of high-profile exits from Mayor Eric Adams’s administration. Notably, Wright’s husband, the Schools Chancellor David Banks, is also slated to resign within the next few weeks. Additionally, Phil Banks, a close associate of Adams and David Bank’s brother, stepped down from his deputy mayor position just days prior to Wright’s resignation.
Legal Troubles for the Administration
Mayor Adams is currently facing serious allegations, as he was indicted in a significant bribery and corruption case.
Implications of the Ongoing Investigation
The federal investigation has progressed to the point where cellphones belonging to Wright, along with those of the Banks brothers—Phil, David, and Terence—were confiscated as part of the inquiry.
State Leadership’s Involvement
Reports indicate that New York Governor Kathy Hochul is actively seeking to fill the vacant high-level positions in City Hall, although she has indicated that she will not intervene to remove Mayor Adams prior to the upcoming election on November 5.
This situation is evolving and will be monitored closely as developments continue to unfold.