Jesse Hamilton, a former state senator and the current deputy commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), is reportedly under investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. This news comes amid a series of federal probes involving Mayor Eric Adams and several of his senior aides. Recently, investigators seized Hamilton’s phone as well as that of Chief Advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin, both of whom are responsible for overseeing the city’s real estate investment portfolio.

In an exclusive report by the Daily News, at least three sources revealed that Hamilton and Lewis-Martin were intercepted by investigators at Kennedy Airport upon returning from a trip to Japan on September 27. On the same day, federal agents conducted a search at Lewis-Martin’s home, confiscating electronic devices and serving her with a grand jury subpoena.

Lewis-Martin later addressed the situation during a radio interview, confirming that she is under investigation by both federal and local authorities while asserting that her actions do not deserve such intense scrutiny. As of now, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has not commented on the airport incident, and the specific reasons for the investigations into Hamilton and Lewis-Martin remain unclear.

Hamilton has a background in the Department of Finance and was elected to the state senate in 2014, filling the position left vacant by Adams. He has maintained a close relationship with the mayor and is regarded as one of his key political allies. In 2023, Adams appointed Hamilton as deputy commissioner at DCAS, overseeing real estate matters and earning a salary exceeding $200,000. His department manages the leasing of over 380 city-owned properties, encompassing around 3,700 square feet.