Fired Adams Staffer Returns to City Hall with Pending Lawsuit Against Big Apple

Fired Adams staffer returns to City Hall with pending lawsuit against Big Apple

Hassan Naveed was hired by the Mamdani administration — while also continuing to sue the city for alleged discrimination in his termination two years prior.

Former aide suing Eric Adams joins Mamdani administration

DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 20 BACK AT CITY HALL: Hassan Naveed, who was fired as New York City’s hate crimes prevention chief in 2024, is back in the municipal ranks — even as he continues to sue the city and the former mayor over allegations that his termination stemmed from religious-based discrimination. As of this morning, Naveed is the new chief of staff to Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Renita Francois. That makes him the first high-profi…