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Resignations Shake NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Administration Amid Corruption Allegations

Four deputy mayors resign, raising concerns over Mayor Eric Adams' leadership amidst ongoing corruption allegations and potential gubernatorial intervention.

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Adams has been in tough spot after tough spot over the past few years.
Gov Kathy Hochul meeting with ‘key leaders’ to discuss possible removal of Mayor Eric Adams
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The resignation of First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and three other officials raises serious questions about the long-term future of Adams' administration.
Gov. Hochul weighs "serious step" of removing NYC Mayor Eric Adams after deputies resign
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Attorneys for four former executives of an Illinois utility company are requesting a hold on a federal case against them.
Utility executives convicted of corruption cite Trump order in ask to hold case
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The impending departures of Torres-Springer, Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Health Human Services Anne Williams-Isom and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker have thrown the city government into further turmoil.
Gov. Kathy Hochul assembling ‘key leaders’ on Tuesday to discuss ‘path forward’ regarding Eric Adams
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Feb 18th, 2025, 2:38 AM ET

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces increased scrutiny after four deputy mayors resigned, citing troubling conduct and corruption allegations. Governor Kathy Hochul is convening meetings with key leaders to discuss the future of the mayoral administration. Hochul acknowledged her constitutional power to remove a mayor if necessary but stated that doing so would not be taken lightly. The recent resignations are linked to Adams' cooperation with the Trump administration on immigration matters and the Justice Department's controversial decision to dismiss corruption charges against him. Adams has denied any wrongdoing.

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