NYC Mayor Risks Being Ousted as Hochul Meets With Democrats (1)

Feb. 18, 2025, 7:36 PM UTC

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is raising “serious questions” about the future of Eric Adams’ administration, citing her power to remove the mayor as she meets with key leaders at her Manhattan office to discuss a path forward.

The crisis surrounding Adams intensified after four top deputies said on Monday they were resigning and the speaker of the City Council called for the Democratic mayor to step down.

The governor is meeting in-person and remotely with leaders including the Reverend Al Sharpton, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adamsand Comptroller Brad Lander, ...

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