New York Mayor Advisor Suspended Over Potato Chip Cash Bribe

Winnie Greco, a close adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was suspended from his reelection campaign after she gave a journalist over $100 cash concealed inside a bag of Herr’s Sour Cream & Onion ripple potato chips, a move that sparked a federal investigation. The reporter initially thought the chips were a snack and declined them multiple times before discovering the cash, leading to inquiries by the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s office. Greco described the incident as a cultural misunderstanding, claiming the money was a gesture of friendship common in Chinese culture, although this explanation has been met with skepticism. Herr’s, the Pennsylvania-based snack company, commented wryly on the incident, confirming their popular chip flavor is “money.” The story has quickly become a viral sensation, drawing humor and memes about the unusual choice of bribery concealment, while raising serious questions about political ethics and campaign finance. Amidst the scandal, discussions continue regarding the exact amount of money involved and the broader implications for Mayor Adams’ campaign.