Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Resigns Amid Federal Corruption Probe

Dec 15, 2024, 05:34 PM

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the top and longest-serving aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has resigned from her position at City Hall. Her departure comes amid a series of investigations involving the mayor and his inner circle, including a federal corruption case against Adams. Lewis-Martin, who has been a close confidante and political ally of Adams since 2004, announced her retirement to focus on her family. Her resignation was effective immediately, following a period of tension with the mayor after her home was raided and her phones seized by investigators from the Manhattan District Attorney's office and the Southern District of New York in September. Despite the controversies, Adams praised Lewis-Martin for her decades of service to the city, noting her role as his chief adviser since his time as an NYPD officer, and expressed gratitude for her contributions.