Federal Raid at Queens Hotel Linked to Mayor

Federal authorities executed a raid on the Mayflower Hotel in Long Island City, owned by Weihong Hu, a businesswoman with significant ties to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, is probing potential improprieties concerning illegal campaign contributions linked to Adams' 2021 campaign, during which Hu hosted fundraising events. Although the hotel serves as a transitional shelter for formerly incarcerated individuals, officials clarified that neither the shelter program nor its clients were targets of the investigation. Hu has previously faced scrutiny for allegedly reimbursing others for campaign donations, raising questions about the ethics of her close association with Adams and former aide Winnie Greco. The mayor has not commented on the raid, which could have implications for his ongoing legal challenges related to campaign fundraising. The outcome of this investigation remains uncertain, but it highlights potential corruption within the city's political landscape.