Feds search homes of New York City commissioner days after appointment

The Eric Adams administration is experiencing significant turmoil, with the resignation of a third senior official in just a week. Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, deputy commissioner of public-private partnerships and economic development, announced her departure amid mounting federal investigations surrounding City Hall. Kaufman, who worked with the Mayor's Office of International Affairs, did not specify the reason for her resignation, but her exit follows two other high-profile resignations: Lisa Zornberg, Adams' chief counsel, and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. Federal investigators are probing potential illegal foreign donations to Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign. Despite growing calls for accountability, Mayor Adams denies any wrongdoing, maintaining that he is operating within the law. These developments raise concerns about the stability of the administration as New York City faces challenges with crime, law enforcement integrity, and public trust.