The Rise and Fall of Ingrid Lewis-Martin

The Rise and Fall of Ingrid Lewis-Martin

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Ingrid Lewis-Martin, once a prominent figure in New York City’s political landscape, experienced a dramatic rise and subsequent fall from grace. Serving as Deputy Borough President of Brooklyn and later as Chief Advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, her career trajectory was notable. However, allegations of […]

Trump Seeks to Dismiss Charges Against Adams: What Happens Now?

Trump Seeks to Dismiss Charges Against Adams: What Happens Now?

by Greg B. Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com The Trump administration’s Department of Justice on Monday took the highly unusual step of ordering Manhattan federal prosecutors to dismiss the pending corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove contended that the case was unfairly brought too close […]

Ex-Hochul Aide’s Indictment as Alleged China Operative Riles Local Community Leaders

Ex-Hochul Aide’s Indictment as Alleged China Operative Riles Local Community Leaders

By April Xu and Yoav Gonen, thecity.nyc | Photo courtesy: THECITY Federal prosecution of Linda Sun and spouse Chris Hu is the latest case to emerge as the People’s Republic seeks political influence. This story was produced in partnership with Documented. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn on Tuesday revealed it has charged a former high-level official in […]