Meghan Mulgrew, daughter of powerful New York City teachers’ union president Michael Mulgrew, holds a $165,000-a-year position in the Adams administration, according to recent reports. Her role as a senior advisor in the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has raised eyebrows as the agency faces a bribery investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Meghan Mulgrew, 37, joined DCAS in April 2023 and works directly under executive deputy commissioner Shameka Overton, who oversees the department’s asset and property management operations. DCAS manages city-owned buildings and multi-million-dollar lease deals with private landlords.
The investigation intensified last month when phones belonging to DCAS deputy commissioner Jesse Hamilton and Adams’ top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin were seized after they returned from a trip to Japan with a Cushman & Wakefield executive. Cushman & Wakefield is a major player in the real estate services industry and has significant dealings with the city.
Michael Mulgrew has led the city’s powerful teachers’ union since 2009, and his daughter’s prominent role in the city administration has fueled speculation, particularly given the investigation. DCAS plays a crucial role in the city’s real estate and asset management, making the ongoing probe even more significant.
Meghan Mulgrew’s position in an agency under such scrutiny is likely to add to the pressure on the Adams administration as the investigation continues to unfold. The focus remains on whether city officials were involved in any misconduct concerning real estate deals and city-owned properties.
