Mon Sep 23 23:17:31 UTC 2024: ## City Health Commissioner Resigns Amidst Federal Investigations
**New York, NY** – City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the year. This comes amidst a wave of departures from the Adams administration, with several officials currently under federal investigation.
Vasan, who has served as the city’s top doctor since March 2022, confirmed his resignation to both City Hall and his staff. He will remain in his position while Mayor Adams searches for a successor.
Vasan’s departure follows the resignations of several other high-ranking officials, including Deputy Commissioner Kristen Edgreen Kaufman and attorney Lisa Zornberg. Zornberg’s resignation came after Mayor Adams refused to remove three officials facing federal scrutiny: Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, advisor Timothy Pearson, and Director of Asian Affairs Winnie Greco.
These resignations follow the recent resignation of former Police Commissioner Edward Caban, who stepped down after federal agents raided his home and seized electronic devices belonging to him and several other city officials, including Adams aide Timothy Pearson, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and Phil Banks.
While none of the officials involved have been charged with any crimes, the federal investigations are reportedly focused on corruption and influence-peddling at the highest levels of city government.
Although Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol has also been rumored to be considering leaving the administration, he stated on social media that he has decided to stay on.
The impact of these resignations and investigations on the Adams administration remains to be seen.
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