Mayor Adams attempts to distance City Hall from federal indictment of 2 FDNY chiefs

Mayor Eric Adams attempted Monday to distance his administration from federal corruption charges brought against two former Fire Department chiefs accused of running a pay-to-play scheme that netted them over $190,000.

During an unrelated Monday news conference, Hizzoner stressed that the Manhattan US Attorney’s investigation focused on alleged conduct that began in 2021, during the administration of his predecessor, Bill de Blasio.