Mayor Eric Adams made it clear Friday that he’s standing by Edward Caban — even as local politicians have called for the NYPD commissioner’s ouster since his home was raided by federal agents earlier this week.
In his first sit-down interview since the raid, Hizzoner told PIX 11 he still had faith and confidence in Cabans’ ability to lead the largest police department in the country.
“Commissioner Caban can continue to do his job,” Adams said while lauding his handpicked top cop for driving “down crime” during his tenure.
“Yes I do,” Adams affirmed when asked if he has full confidence in the police commissioner.
Why the feds raided Caban’s home is still unclear — he was one of several top officials in the Adams administration whose homes were rifled through by federal agents early Wednesday.
The investigation centers around sweeping corruption and influence peddling, law enforcement sources told The Post.
Caban’s twin brother, a former NYPD officer with a shady past, is also being probed by the feds for allegedly working as a “fixer” for nightlife hotspots in Manhattan.
James Caban, 56, allegedly smoothed out deals between the businesses and the department over violations, sources said.
In Wednesday’s interview, Adams touted Edward Caban’s record since he was appointed New York City’s top cop by the mayor in 2023.
“Commissioner Caban has driven down crime,” Adams declared. “You take the two years out of Covid, it’s the lowest in 14 years.
“In August, which is normally a hot month [for] shootings, we have the lowest number of shootings in recorded history of our city,” he added.
The home of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks and the townhouse shared by Schools Chancellor David Banks and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright were also raided and their electronic devices seized.
Phil and David Banks’ brother, Terence Banks, a former MTA official who has turned to consulting work, was also targeted in the actions, sources said.
A total of eight aides serving Mayor Adams have now been subjected to federal raids.
Adams – when asked how he plans to move forward with the legal distractions surrounding his administration, including a federal campaign finance investigation, told PIX 11 he plans to “stay focused and grind.”
New Yorkers “believe in due process,” Adams said. “Let the process play out. That’s what’s important here.”
