Mayor Adams appoints four new deputy mayors amid corruption scrutiny

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed four new deputy mayors following the resignation of four of his top aides amid a federal corruption case against him, which the DOJ has requested to dismiss. The new appointees include Adolfo Carrión Jr., Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Jeffrey Roth, and Kaz Daughtry, who will oversee housing, health services, operations, and public safety, respectively. These appointments come as Adams faces a challenging re-election campaign, with notable figures such as former Governor Andrew Cuomo entering the race. Despite the new appointments, Adams has yet to name a successor for the first deputy mayor position, which was vacated by Maria Torres-Springer. The administration is under scrutiny after accusations that Adams sought to trade cooperation with the Trump administration in exchange for dropping charges against him, allegations he denies. These developments occur as Adams’ approval rating has dropped to 20%, intensifying the political challenges he faces.