Winnie Greco, a campaign adviser to New York Mayor Eric Adams, attempted to give City Hall reporter Katie Honan cash hidden inside a bag of potato chips. Greco and Honan met after an opening for Adams' new Harlem campaign office; Greco purchased chips at a Whole Foods and handed the bag to Honan, who later discovered a $100 bill and several $20s inside. Honan declined the money, sought to return it, and informed her editors. Greco apologized, described the incident as a "culture thing," asked for the matter to be forgotten, and directed the reporter to her attorney. The attorney said the intent was innocent and referenced Chinese gift customs. The New York Department of Investigations was notified, the funds are now in possession of the U.S. Attorney for Brooklyn, and Greco was suspended from Adams' reelection campaign.
I make a mistake. I'm so sorry. It's a culture thing. I don't know. I don't understand. I'm so sorry. I feel so bad right now. I'm so sorry, honey.
Can we forget about this? I try to be a good person. Please. Please. Please don't do in the news nothing about me. I just wanted to be her friend. I just wanted to have one good friend. It's nothing.
Winnie's intent was purely innocent. In the Chinese culture, money is often given to others in a gesture of friendship and gratitude. Winnie is apologetic and embarrassed by any negative impression or confusion this may have caused.
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