New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced the appointment of seven new judges across civil, criminal, and family courts. Adams appointed two judges each to civil and family courts, and three to criminal terms.

For months, Adams has been fending off claims that corruption and malfeasance permeate the highest ranks of his administration.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' chief counsel resigned late on Saturday night as the federal government's multiple criminal probes into his administration continue. The departure of Lisa Zornberg comes just two days after New York Police Commissioner Edward Caban stepped down,