Sources: FBI searches homes of two deputies of New York Mayor Eric Adams in Manhattan and Queens

NEW YORK (WABC) — The FBI searched the homes of two of New York Mayor Eric Adams' closest aides on Thursday, sources familiar with the investigation told ABC News.

The Hamilton Heights home of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, who is engaged to Schools Chancellor David Banks, and the Hollis, Queens home of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks were searched as part of the ongoing investigation, the sources said.

The FBI declined to comment. A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York also declined to comment.

According to sources, the FBI seized evidence, including electronic devices, during its searches.

Federal agents had previously searched the homes of several other employees of Mayor Adams, who handed over his own electronic devices to the FBI.

The mayor's chief counsel, Lisa Zornberg, issued a statement saying, “Investigators have not indicated to us that the mayor or his staff are the target of any investigation. As a former member of law enforcement, the mayor has repeatedly made it clear that all members of the team must follow the law.”

According to a source familiar with the matter, the searches do not appear to be related to the investigation into whether Adams accepted donations from Turkey in exchange for official favors.

No charges were filed.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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