Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams has accepted the resignation of his deputy mayor for public safety, Philip Banks.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear Friday afternoon in court for the first time since his indictment on five federal charges related to bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals.

A top aide for New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) has resigned in the wake of the mayor’s indictment. Timothy Pearson put in his resignation Monday following the seizing of cellphones and

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor and set a special election if Adams leaves office before his first term expires at the end of 2025. Watch the full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer" in the player above. Click here to watch Kramer's extended conversation with Polanco and Honan.

Phillip Banks III, New York City’s deputy mayor and lieutenant to Mayor Eric Adams, is the latest aide to step down since the mayor’s federal indictment and investigation. Adams was charged with bribery and wire fraud last month,