What began as a corruption case about favors for developers is veering into darker territory for Ingrid Lewis-Martin, once Mayor Eric Adams’ closest political ally. Court filings from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg allege Lewis-Martin accepted diamond earrings and other perks from developers while pressuring the Department of Buildings to push through hotel and nightlife projects, The City reported, even as senior DOB officials warned of unresolved safety issues.  The filings suggest her interventions may have overridden concerns about fire egress and occupancy at a Lower East Side hotel and a rooftop bar project. The documents were filed Tuesday as […]

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