Federal Agents Search Homes of N.Y.C. Deputy Mayors and Schools Chief

Agents executed search warrants related to a federal investigation into the city’s shelter system.

The searches are part of a long-running investigation into allegations that city officials improperly steered lucrative contracts to allies and donors.

Federal agents on Wednesday searched the homes of three top New York City officials as part of a long-running investigation into the city’s shelter system, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The searches were executed at the homes of Deputy Mayors Lorraine Grillo and Ed Gavin, and Schools Chancellor David Banks, the people said. All three officials are close allies of Mayor Eric Adams.

The investigation centers on allegations that city officials improperly steered lucrative contracts to allies and donors. The probe has been going on for several years and has already resulted in the indictment of several former city officials.

The searches on Wednesday are a significant escalation of the investigation. They suggest that federal prosecutors believe they have evidence that the three officials may have been involved in wrongdoing.

The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.

The three officials have not been charged with any wrongdoing. They have all denied any involvement in any wrongdoing.

Adams said in a statement that he is “fully cooperating” with the investigation. He said that he has “confidence” in the three officials and that he believes they will be cleared of any wrongdoing.

The investigation is a major test for Adams, who took office in January. He has promised to clean up the city’s shelter system and to root out corruption.

The investigation is also a major test for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. The office has a long history of investigating corruption in New York City. It has brought down several corrupt politicians in recent years, including former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.

The investigation is likely to continue for several months. It is possible that additional charges will be filed against the three officials or other individuals.