Political turmoil after NYCâs chief legal counsel Lisa Zornberg abruptly quits: âTiming couldnât be worseâ
City Council members and political pundits Sunday said they are shocked Mayor Eric Adamsâ chief legal counsel has abruptly resigned, with an insider adding the timing âcouldnât look â or be â worse.â Saturday nightâs stunning resignation by Lisa Zornberg â a former Manhattan federal prosecutor who has been City Hallâs lead lawyer since July 2023 â left observers more concerned than ever about Adamâs faltering administration,