Leila Fadel

Now, four top Adams aides are quitting. How big a deal is that?

Now, four top Adams aides are quitting. How big a deal is that?

Yeah, I mean, and this case has been mired in controversy, Brian. We saw a slew of resignations at the Department of Justice over its decision to drop the charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Just remind us what Adams was accused of and why the DOJ suspended the case.

Yeah, I mean, and this case has been mired in controversy, Brian. We saw a slew of resignations at the Department of Justice over its decision to drop the charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Just remind us what Adams was accused of and why the DOJ suspended the case.

Yeah, I mean, and this case has been mired in controversy, Brian. We saw a slew of resignations at the Department of Justice over its decision to drop the charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Just remind us what Adams was accused of and why the DOJ suspended the case.

Any sign that Adams plans to step down?

Any sign that Adams plans to step down?

Any sign that Adams plans to step down?

NPR's Brian Mann following developments in New York City. I'm sure we'll have you back on soon. Thank you, Brian.

NPR's Brian Mann following developments in New York City. I'm sure we'll have you back on soon. Thank you, Brian.

NPR's Brian Mann following developments in New York City. I'm sure we'll have you back on soon. Thank you, Brian.

And that's a first for Tuesday, February 18th. I'm Leila Faldin.

And that's a first for Tuesday, February 18th. I'm Leila Faldin.

And that's a first for Tuesday, February 18th. I'm Leila Faldin.

Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rylan Barton, Jane Greenhall, Denise Rios, Rina Advani, and Jenea Williams. It was produced by Ziad Butch, Nia Dumas, and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent, and our technical director is Carly Strange. Join us again tomorrow.

Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rylan Barton, Jane Greenhall, Denise Rios, Rina Advani, and Jenea Williams. It was produced by Ziad Butch, Nia Dumas, and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent, and our technical director is Carly Strange. Join us again tomorrow.

Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rylan Barton, Jane Greenhall, Denise Rios, Rina Advani, and Jenea Williams. It was produced by Ziad Butch, Nia Dumas, and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent, and our technical director is Carly Strange. Join us again tomorrow.

Did you notice that we're working on President's Day? Did you agree to this?

Did you notice that we're working on President's Day? Did you agree to this?

Did you notice that we're working on President's Day? Did you agree to this?