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Former NYC Speaker Faces Scrutiny Over $435K Funding

4/5/2026

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Story summary
  • Adrienne Adams, former New York City Council Speaker, allocated $435,000 in taxpayer funds to BHRAGS Home Care Inc., a nonprofit linked to a federal corruption investigation.
  • Critics such as former Councilman Robert Holden and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman say the funding decisions were politically motivated.
  • The U.S. Attorney’s Office is investigating the matter, and no charges have been filed against Adrienne Adams or her associates.