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NYC Mayor Appoints New City Schools Chancellor Amid Federal Investigations

The incumbent David Banks is the latest city official to step down as federal corruption inquiries continue.
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NYC Mayor Appoints New City Schools Chancellor Amid Federal Investigations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams holds a press conference in New York City on Jan. 8, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK—New York City Mayor Eric Adams named Melissa Aviles-Ramos, deputy chancellor of the city’s public schools, to replace Schools Chancellor David Banks, the latest city official to step down as federal authorities tighten their scrutiny.

Banks’s resignation was announced on Tuesday and will take effect Dec. 31.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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