Bo Dietl, a private security contractor and ex-NYPD detective, was interviewed by federal investigators as part of a corruption probe scrutinizing Tim Pearson, a former top adviser to Mayor Adams, the Daily News has learned. Sources familiar with the interview confirmed that Dietl spoke with the investigators, but it was unclear when the sit-down occurred … Read more
Mayor Adams on Monday didn’t rule out running as an independent in November’s general election should he lose this summer’s Democratic primary — and sources say such a move is indeed gaining serious traction inside the Adams camp. “When I’m ready to roll out my official reannouncement and my plan, I will do so, and … Read more
About 40% of the $7.5 million reported as sitting in Mayor Adams’ reelection campaign coffers isn’t accounted for with finance paperwork, new records obtained by the Daily News show. Adams recently reported to the Campaign Finance Board that as of Dec. 31 his reelection bid had received just under $4.6 million in contributions. But the … Read more
Mayor Adams is canceling most public appearances this week and will undergo medical tests after not “feeling his best” over the past few days, according to a statement from his spokesman. The statement, issued shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday by Deputy Mayor for Communications Fabien Levy, said the 64-year-old Adams will “have a number of … Read more