New York City Mayor Eric Adams' Chief Counsel Resigns Amid Federal Probes

Background

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' chief legal counsel, Brendan McGuire, has resigned amid ongoing federal probes into the mayor's administration.

McGuire's resignation comes after a series of high-profile departures from the Adams administration, including the mayor's communications director and press secretary.

Federal Investigations

The federal investigations into the Adams administration are reportedly focused on potential campaign finance violations and other alleged wrongdoing.

McGuire is not accused of any wrongdoing, but his resignation is seen as a sign of the growing pressure on the mayor's administration.

McGuire's Statement

In a statement, McGuire said he was "proud" of his work as chief counsel and that he was "committed to serving the people of New York City."

He also said that he was "confident" that the mayor's administration would "continue to do great things for the city."

Mayor Adams' Response

Mayor Adams said in a statement that he was "grateful" for McGuire's service and that he wished him "all the best in his future endeavors."

Adams also said that he was "confident" that the city's Law Department would "continue to provide the city with the excellent legal advice it has always provided."

Conclusion

The resignation of McGuire is a significant development in the ongoing federal investigations into the Adams administration.

It remains to be seen what the outcome of these investigations will be, but the mayor's administration is clearly under increasing pressure.