New York City Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright has become the 10th high-level official in Mayor Eric Adams' administration to resign amid a growing federal probe. She is an exceptional leader who assembled a strong team and constantly demonstrated a bold vision for this city,” Adams said in a statement Tuesday. PHOTO: Mayor Eric Adams, right, is flanked by deputy mayor Sheena Wright, left, during a press conference at City Hall in New York, Dec. 12, 2023. MORE: New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal probe: A timeline of corruption investigationDeputy mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce, Maria Torres-Springer, will assume Wright's role, Adams announced Tuesday. MORE: Amid Adams scandal, former city hall official arrested, charged with witness tampering and destroying evidenceMohamed Bahi was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly obstructing the investigation into the mayor and his campaign, one day after resigning as the senior liaison in the Adams administration's community affairsEmbattled Eric Adams deputy mayor resigns amid growing federal investigation originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

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