NEW YORK (WABC) — City Hall on Monday night denied reports that Mayor Eric Adams wants NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban to step aside amid a sweeping federal investigation surrounding top city officials in the mayor’s administration.
The latest development comes following a report in the New York Times claiming the administration is seeking Caban’s resignation.
Caban appeared in public Monday night amid a federal investigation threatening to engulf the highest echelons of the NYPD.
Despite the investigation, Adams seems determined to prevail and planned to maintain a full schedule of public events this week until he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
“Still working hard for the city here in Gracie Mansion,” Adams said in a video posted to social media. “I remember when I got COVID at the beginning of my term, we continued to work and push through, we’re going to do it again. Just wanted to let you know, take care.”
The mayor acknowledged the rumors swirling around Caban stepping down, but …