Sheena Wright, the second-in-command at City Hall under New York Mayor Eric Adams, has resigned, marking another high-profile departure as the embattled Adams administration faces mounting scrutiny.
Wright officially left her post on Tuesday. Her resignation follows a sprawling federal investigation into Adams and some of his top cabinet members.
Wright has served in the Adams administration since January 2022, initially as deputy mayor of strategic initiatives. She was promoted to first deputy mayor in 2023, where she oversaw broader mayoral initiatives and agencies, including the budget office and finance department.
“We are grateful for First Deputy Mayor Wright’s years of service to the city and all she has done to deliver for children, families, and working-class New Yorkers,” the mayor’s office told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement. “She is an exceptional leader who assembled a strong team and constantly demonstrated a bold vision for this city.”…