Mayor Eric Adams revealed Tuesday that Brianna Suggs is no longer fundraising for his reelection campaign, according to a source.
What You Need To Know
- Brianna Suggs was a primary campaign fundraiser for Mayor Eric Adams. Her Brooklyn home was raided by federal agents last month
- A person close to the campaign told NY1 Suggs is transitioning to a new role in the campaign
- Adams has not yet named a fundraise for his legal defense fund
A source close to the campaign told NY1 Suggs is transitioning to a new role.
The Brooklyn home of Suggs was raided by federal agents earlier this month.
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Turkish nationals were involved in a conspiracy to illegally funnel cash to the Adams campaign for mayor.
When asked if he still feels optimistic that he will not be accused of wrongdoing, Adams said Tuesday, “I sleep very well at night because I follow the belief, follow the rules.”
The Adams administration was also questioned Tuesday about reports of a list that priorities some projects to be fast tracked for fire inspections over others.
Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi explained, “I have no knowledge of this supposed list. It may have existed under prior administrations.”
The mayor’s chief advisor did note there are times when the administration will step in to help projects cut through administrative red tape.
“If someone has a real particular issue of importance and they’re about to lose their business or their home, we will ask can you look at this and see if its possible to assist them and that’s just being human and we would do that for anyone and it’s our job to do that,” Ingrid Lewis-Martin told reporters.