VIRTUAL PANEL - The Case Against Eric Adams and Company: How Bad Is It Really and What Comes Next?

Vital City and Columbia Journalism School

Date: Oct 15th

Virtual

When: October 15th

Time: 10:00 am

End Time: 11:15 am

Price Range: Free

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The first indictment in modern history against a sitting mayor in New York City history has dominated local headlines. Where is the case headed? What will this mean for the administration’s ability to move forward with day-to-day operations? And what are the political implications if Adams runs for reelection — or steps down?

Vital City and the Columbia Journalism School are hosting a timely virtual conversation featuring perspectives from law enforcement, journalism, and government on the political and legal consequences of the allegations against Mayor Adams.

Virtual Panel Speakers:

Introductory Remarks: Jelani Cobb, Columbia Journalism School Dean

Moderator: Errol Louis, NY1 Political Anchor

Panelists:
Stan Brezenoff, former First Deputy Mayor and former Executive Director of the Port Authority
Carrie Cohen, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District who prosecuted high-profile public corruption cases
Tom Robbins, investigative journalist who has covered political corruption for the Village Voice, the New York Daily News and The New York Observer
Basil Smikle, political strategist and policy advisor, former executive director of the New York State Democratic Party

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