Mayor Eric Adams’ chief counsel resigned Saturday without advance notice, according to a City Hall spokesperson.
Lisa Zornberg left after a little over a year on the job, while top officials in the administration face multiple federal investigations. Fabien Levy, the deputy mayor for communications, said her departure was effective immediately.
The mayor’s office provided Zornberg's resignation letter, which offered little explanation as to why she left.
"I am tendering my resignation, effective today, as I have concluded that I can no longer effectively serve in my position," the letter said.
The abrupt exit leaves a significant hole in the administration — and draws attention to legal problems surrounding the mayor and his inner circle.
As chief counsel, Zornberg was responsible for defending the mayor amid a federal corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign. She also worked as an adviser on key policy issues, including his response to the migrant crisis.
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