The resignation follows a series of federal raids earlier this month that involved several of mayor Eric Adams’ top officials.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ chief counsel resigned late Saturday.
Adams’ team announced Lisa Zornberg’s departure with no further explanation.
Zornberg’s resignation follows a series of federal raids earlier this month that involved several of Adams’ top officials. Among those affected were NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, who resigned on Thursday, and Schools Chancellor David Banks.
Responding to the raids, Zornberg said earlier that, “Investigators have not indicated to us the mayor or his staff are targets of any investigation.”
Zornberg spent over a year providing legal guidance to the mayor and other senior policymakers at City Hall.
Adams added, “We wish Lisa all the best in her future endeavors. The other senior members of the counsel’s team will remain in their roles to ensure the office continues to fully operate without issue, and we expect to name an acting chief counsel in the coming days.”
Caban’s attorney asserted in a statement that the commissioner is not a target of any investigation and intends to cooperate fully with investigators.
“[T]he NYPD deserves someone who can solely focus on protecting and serving New York City, which is why—for the good of this city and this department—I have made the difficult decision to resign as Police Commissioner,” Caban said.
These raids are part of a broader FBI investigation that started earlier in 2023, the details of which have not been made public but have been reported on by the media who cited anonymous courses. Adams’ chief fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, and several other key aides have come under scrutiny as part of these inquiries.
Adams has denied any knowledge of wrongdoing.
As of now, no formal charges have been brought against any of those involved parties.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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