One of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' chief of staff suddenly resigned over the weekend.
Ingrid Martin Lewis confirmed her resignation on Sunday, telling the Post she plans to retire.
Her resignation is effective immediately and comes a month earlier than her scheduled departure.
Martin Lewis was one of several close associates of Mr. Adams whose homes were raided by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office this year as part of a federal subpoena to testify as a witness in the corruption case against Mr. Adams. Her cell phone was seized by law enforcement authorities in September.
Despite being longtime and ardent allies of Mr. Adams, the two have reportedly been at odds for several months, according to sources.
Another official said Martin Lewis was “really troubled” as the Manhattan district attorney's office investigated his role in the city contract, suggesting charges could be forthcoming. did.
After the initial raids on Mr. Adams' staff began, the mayor wanted to allow them to resign rather than fire them. When they failed to do so, Martin Lewis was tasked with sacking them.
Martin Lewis has joined the list of officials New York Governor Kathy Hochul has requested removed from her administration since Adams himself was indicted on charges of accepting illegal donations and freebies from wealthy foreigners, including Turkish officials. It is reported that it is included.
Martin Lewis and Adams have been close allies and friends for many years.
