State Senator Accused of Hypocrisy for Demanding Resignation of Former Boss, NYC Mayor Amid Bribery Charges
New York — Amid a swirl of federal bribery and fraud charges against Mayor Eric Adams, his former legal advisor, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, has called for the mayor’s resignation, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from sources close to Adams. Gounardes, a Democrat representing Brooklyn, worked closely with Adams from 2014 to 2019 during Adams’ tenure as Brooklyn borough president. On Thursday, following the unsealing of a 57-page indictment against Adams, Gounardes was quick to issue a statement condemning the mayor’s actions and asserting that the responsibilities of the mayor’s office require a leader undistracted by … Read more