Hochul Discusses Removing Mayor Adams Amid Voter Support

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering the removal of Mayor Eric Adams amid growing instability in his administration, marked by the recent resignation of four deputy mayors and controversy surrounding corruption charges against him. Many city leaders, including City Comptroller Brad Lander and Rev. Al Sharpton, have expressed concerns about Adams' ability to govern effectively, with Lander stating that he believes the mayor should resign. A recent AP VoteCast survey indicates that about two-thirds of New York City voters support Hochul's potential decision to remove Adams, reflecting a predominantly unfavorable view of the mayor among the electorate. The Justice Department's motion to dismiss corruption charges against Adams has further fueled discontent, as several federal prosecutors have resigned in protest. Adams has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the allegations are politically motivated. Despite this, his approval ratings remain low, with over half of NYC voters expressing unfavorable opinions of his leadership.