High-profile defections and ongoing federal scrutiny have called into question how — and even if — the mayor of New York City can continue to govern

The top City Hall attorney to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned late Saturday, as the mayor and his administration are facing growing scandals and a flurry of federal investigations. Adams’ staff announced the departure of Lisa Zornberg without any explanation.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declined to express confidence in Police Commissioner Edward Caban after FBI agents seized the commissioner's devices as part of a federal investigation. The mayor sidestepped questions regarding Caban's future,

The flurry of federal investigative activity last week — with feds seizing the electronics of five of the mayor’s most senior officials — sent tremors through City Hall, raising questions about how they would affect Mayor Eric Adams’ ability to govern effectively and offering new fodder for a growing roster of opponents as he heads into a mayoral election.