New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Won't Remove Mayor Eric Adams: Reports [View all]

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) won’t remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) from office following allegations that the mayor’s legal team sought to help President Donald Trump’s administration implement its immigration policies in exchange for having his federal corruption charges dropped, The New York Times and The Associated Press reported Thursday.

In an announcement she’ll reportedly make later Thursday, Hochul plans to say she won’t overrule the will of the voters but will impose strict oversight of Adams’ administration. Those guardrails will reportedly include the establishment of a new state deputy inspector general dedicated to the city, among other new roles.

Earlier this week, Hochul said she was weighing removing Adams from office and would convene a meeting in Manhattan with other government leaders “for a conversation about the path forward.”

“I recognize the immense responsibility I hold as governor and the constitutional powers granted to this office,” Hochul said Monday. “In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor; overturning the will of the voters is a serious step that should not be taken lightly. That said, the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.”




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