Chancellor stepping down earlier than planned with top deputy to succeed him.
David C. Banks is set to resign as the chancellor of New York City schools on October 16, earlier than originally planned, according to an announcement from City Hall. Following his involvement in a corruption scandal, which also implicated Mayor Eric Adams, Banks’s brothers, and his wife, he has decided to step down. Federal agents seized the phones of Banks’s brothers and his wife as part of an investigation into a consulting firm run by one of his brothers. Despite not being charged with any crimes, the chancellor has faced scrutiny in recent weeks. In a statement, Banks maintained his innocence and emphasized his long-standing commitment to educating the city’s youth.
The resignation of David C. Banks as the New York City schools chancellor has been moved up to October 16, as per an announcement from City Hall. This decision comes amidst a corruption scandal involving Mayor Eric Adams, Banks’s brothers, and his wife, Sheena Wright. Federal agents seized the phones of Banks’s brothers and his wife in connection with an investigation into a consulting firm run by one of his brothers. Although Banks has not been charged with any crimes, the scandal has cast a shadow over his tenure. In a statement, Banks defended his integrity and dedication to serving New York City’s students.
David C. Banks will be stepping down from his position as the New York City schools chancellor earlier than planned, on October 16, following his involvement in a corruption scandal that also implicated Mayor Eric Adams, Banks’s brothers, and his wife, Sheena Wright. Federal agents seized the phones of Banks’s brothers and his wife as part of an investigation into a consulting firm run by one of his brothers. Despite not facing any charges, Banks has decided to resign. In a statement, he reiterated his commitment to education and maintained his innocence.
David C. Banks is resigning as the New York City schools chancellor on October 16, earlier than originally intended, in the wake of a corruption scandal involving Mayor Eric Adams, Banks’s brothers, and his wife, Sheena Wright. Federal agents seized the phones of Banks’s brothers and his wife as part of an investigation into a consulting firm run by one of his brothers. Despite not being charged with any crimes, Banks has decided to step down. In a statement, he emphasized his dedication to education and his clean record.
David C. Banks is set to resign as the New York City schools chancellor on October 16, earlier than planned, following his involvement in a corruption scandal that also implicated Mayor Eric Adams, Banks’s brothers, and his wife, Sheena Wright. Federal agents seized the phones of Banks’s brothers and his wife as part of an investigation into a consulting firm run by one of his brothers. Although Banks has not been charged with any crimes, the scandal has prompted his decision to step down. In a statement, Banks defended his integrity and highlighted his decades-long commitment to educating the city’s youth.
Source: The NY Times
