NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to resign in latest Adams admin turmoil
The embattled head of New York City schools is expected to step down as Mayor Eric Adams ’ administration contends with a leadership shakeup in the face of swirling federal investigations.
The chancellor had met with Adams in Gracie Mansion and informed the mayor of his plans to retire, sources said and according to his retirement letter obtained by The Post.“During our meeting earlier this year, I advised you that I intend to retire at the end of this calendar year after ensuring the school year got off to a good start,” Banks wrote.
The resignation is the latest departure in the upper ranks of the Adams administration. On Monday, City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan announced he was leaving at the end of the year.Banks was ensnared by the stunning round of Sept. 4 federal raids earlier this month that saw agents seize the devices of several top City Hall officials.
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