Eric Adams Aide Under Federal Investigation – NBC New York
## Examination into Frank Carone and Adams Governance
This report details an ongoing investigation into Frank Carone, a former advisor to New york City Mayor Eric Adams, and related scrutiny of other former Adams administration officials. As of January 25, 2026, no charges have been filed against Carone.
### Frank Carone and Federal Scrutiny
Frank Carone is currently under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, though the nature of the investigation remains undisclosed. The New York Times first reported the investigation on January 27, 2024.Carone responded to the report on X (formerly Twitter), characterizing any potential accusations as “baseless” and attributing the scrutiny to his political affiliations and background. He specifically referenced being “an Italian American who grew up in the streets of Canarsie and to this day still speaks with a full Brooklyn accent.”
Several agencies, including the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Investigation (DOI), and IRS Criminal Investigation, declined to comment on the investigation. The New York Times reported that the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s offices also declined comment.
### Prior Financial Investigation
This is not the first time Carone has faced scrutiny. NBC New York reported in 2023 on a federal investigation into Carone’s financial ties to a Williamsburg monsignor. The investigation centered on loans made from parish funds to Carone without the knowledge of the Brooklyn diocese. Carone maintained that he had simply invested parish money and generated a high return.
### Scrutiny of former Adams Administration Officials
Other former members of the Adams administration are also facing scrutiny regarding commercial real estate leases arranged with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). The New York Times reported that questions have arisen about whether Ingrid Lewis Martin,another top advisor to Adams,accepted bribes in exchange for government favors.
### Ingrid Lewis Martin’s Legal case
Ingrid lewis Martin has been charged in state court and has pleaded not guilty. The New York Times reported on her case as part of the broader scrutiny of the Adams administration. As of January 25, 2026, the case is ongoing, and no further updates are available from official court records.