New York City’s Corporation Counsel, Sylvia Hinds-Radix, has resigned after raising concerns about using city resources to defend Mayor Eric Adams in a sex assault lawsuit. Hinds-Radix, who was initially appointed by Adams, refused to step down when requested by City Hall, but eventually resigned after learning that she would be replaced by Randy Mastro, a former chief of staff and deputy mayor for Rudy Giuliani. Adams has denied any disagreement with Hinds-Radix, but sources report increasing frustration with her opposition to using city lawyers in the case. Hinds-Radix’s departure comes amid an uphill battle for Adams to appoint Mastro as her replacement, as City Council members have expressed opposition to his confirmation.