New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the resignation of his deputy mayor for public safety, Philip Banks, as well as the departure of his director of Asian affairs, Winnie Greco, and the firing of former aide Rana Abbasova. These moves come amidst federal investigations involving high-ranking city officials.
Mayor Adams stated that Banks expressed a desire to transition to other pursuits to avoid hindering the city's work. Banks' resignation follows his brother, David Banks, the city's schools chancellor, stepping down earlier than planned at the mayor's request.
