NYC’s mayor says he stands by top aide at center of latest FBI raid on members of his inner circle

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday stood by a longtime adviser whose properties were raided by the FBI and shrugged off concerns about the mounting federal probes of people linked to his administration.

FBI agents searched two Bronx addresses Thursday owned by Winnie Greco, a former fundraiser for Adams who now serves as his director of Asian affairs. Greco is at least the third Adams aide whose home has been targeted by federal agents.

Agents have also seized the mayor’s cellphones and an iPad in a separate federal probe focused at least in part on whether his campaign conspired with the Turkish government to receive illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources.

During a round of local media appearances Friday, the Democrat said his administration is cooperating with investigators and that he remains committed to serving city residents.

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“The inquiry is going to take its course,” Adams said on 1010 WINS news radio. “It’s imperative for me to stay focused on public safety, improving the city.