New York Governor Kathy Hochul is contemplating the unprecedented step of removing Mayor Eric Adams from office, following a series of meetings with key political figures on Tuesday. The turmoil inside City Hall has raised questions about Mayor Adams' ability to independently govern the city, particularly after the Justice Department dropped his corruption case to assist in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Gov. Hochul has the authority to remove Mayor Adams from office but has been hesitant, citing concerns about the undemocratic nature of such a move and the legal complexities it would entail. However, the recent resignations of four of Adams' top deputies have prompted Hochul to reconsider the situation.
