"Pitta, who has worked with Adams as an election lawyer since his first run for Brooklyn Borough Hall, maintained that though his work throughout the election cycle had been derailed by Adams' five-count federal indictment, the campaign hasn't had trouble fundraising, even without additional matching funds. Asked if the mayor would drop out of the race several days before his press conference announcing his commitment to continuing the campaign, Pitta dismissed the possibility."
"Pitta, the descendant of a prominent labor, law and lobbying family in Staten Island has led Adams' campaign finance effort, so when Manhattan federal prosecutors indicted the mayor for campaign fraud charges the Department of Justice later dropped under President Trump it turned Pitta's job on its head. As a direct result of the charges, the New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYCCFB) has denied Adams matching funds, forcing Pitta to scramble to get the funds back."
Vito Pitta advised campaign staff to stay focused and grind amid rumors about Mayor Eric Adams ending his candidacy. Pitta has worked with Adams since his first run for Brooklyn Borough Hall and said his election work was derailed by a five-count federal indictment but that the campaign continued fundraising without additional matching funds. Pitta dismissed speculation that Adams would drop out. Manhattan federal prosecutors indicted the mayor on campaign fraud charges later dropped by the Department of Justice under President Trump, leading the New York City Campaign Finance Board to deny matching funds. The campaign filed an administrative appeal, then sought a federal injunction and expects a near-term ruling while having raised about $6.8 million in net contributions.
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