Mayor Eric Adams made it clear Friday that he’s standing by Edward Caban — even as calls for the NYPD commissioner’s ouster have ramped up since his home was raided by federal authorities earlier this week.
In his first 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 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 subject to federal raids.
