Strauber determined to resign after the Mamdani administration had initiated a hiring course of that included reviewing different candidates for the commissioner job, in response to sources with data of the matter.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks throughout a information convention, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, within the Queens neighborhood of New York. (AP Photograph/Yuki Iwamura)
The commissioner was involved about how the independence of her position main the watchdog company might be impacted if she participated within the means of jockeying to be reappointed — a problem she hinted at in her be aware to workers.
“It has been a joy and an honor to lead this agency, to work with each of you, and to support the impactful investigations that you do,” she continued in her be aware to workers. “Your accomplishments over the past four years are extraordinary.”
Below Strauber’s management, the DOI’s investigation with the FBI of ex-Mayor Adams’ marketing campaign fundraising led to Adams’ federal corruption indictment. The company, as of a December courtroom submitting, was nonetheless probing potential violations of ethics legal guidelines by Adams.
The company’s investigations additionally led to expenses for a lot of in Adams’ internal circle, together with prime aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former Division of Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich and former State Sen. Jesse Hamilton.
“We thank Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber for her unwavering fight against corruption. We look forward to continuing that work with our Department of Investigation,” Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for Mamdani, stated in a press release.
She was appointed to the position by Adams firstly of his time period. Chris Ryan, at present DOI deputy commissioner for strategic initiatives, will function appearing commissioner till a brand new one is appointed.
