More top aides to NYC mayor resign as federal investigations swirl

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams has accepted the resignation of his deputy mayor for public safety, Philip Banks. The resignation is the latest in a string of departures from the Adams administration. Adams said on TV station NY1 on Monday that Banks told him “he wants to transition to some other things.” The resignation comes one month after federal agents seized devices from top city officials including Banks as well as his brother, schools chancellor David Banks, who also resigned. Adams has pleaded not guilty to the charges and rebuffed calls to resign. Philip Banks has denied wrongdoing.