Winnie Greco, a senior adviser to Mr. Adams, has strong ties to China’s communist regime, but Mr. Adams values her fundraising skills and keeps her on his team.
In the fall of 2022, Mayor Eric Adams found himself in a challenging situation when one of his key fundraisers and advisers, Winnie Greco, led him to an event in Flushing, Queens, a hub for the Chinese community in New York City. The event was a celebration for a nonprofit organization with close connections to the Chinese Communist Party.
During the event, the host, Jimmy Lu, proudly announced in Mandarin that a Chinese government police station had been set up in the nonprofit’s offices in Lower Manhattan. This illegal station was later revealed to be part of a larger international repression scheme. Despite this, Mayor Adams praised the organization and its efforts to support the Chinese American community during his speech at the event.
The incident shed light on Winnie Greco’s strong ties to the People’s Republic of China and the potential risks it posed for Mayor Adams. While the corruption charges against Mayor Adams are not directly linked to his connections with China, prosecutors have shown interest in gathering information about these ties and have hinted at the possibility of additional charges for Mayor Adams and his associates.
Mayor Adams’ association with individuals and organizations connected to the Chinese government has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and implications for national security. The situation underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in political relationships, especially when dealing with foreign entities.
As Mayor Adams navigates the legal challenges ahead, it will be crucial for him to address any concerns regarding his connections to China and ensure that his administration operates with integrity and in the best interests of all New Yorkers. The outcome of these investigations will likely have significant implications for Mayor Adams’ political career and the future of governance in New York City.
Source: The NY Times
