New York City mayor pleads not guilty over bribes and campaign contributions

New York City mayor Eric Adams arrives at Manhattan federal court (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

New York City mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts that have struck the city after months of investigations, searches and subpoenas.

Mr Adams, a Democrat, entered the plea before a packed courtroom gallery in Manhattan a day after prosecutors revealed charges alleging that he accepted overseas travel and illegal campaign donations from people looking to buy his influence in city government.