Gov. Kathy Hochul has assembled a summit of “key leaders” Tuesday at her Manhattan office to discuss Mayor Eric Adams’ future after half of his deputy mayors stepped down Monday.
Hochul announced the meeting in a Monday night statement and cited the “troubling” allegations swirling around Adams and the shocking resignations of his four crucial aides, including first deputy mayor Maria Torres-Springer, earlier in the day.
“If they feel unable to serve in City Hall at this time, that raises serious questions about the long-term future of this Mayoral administration,” the Democratic governor said.
Hochul is the only official in the state that has sole power to boot Adams from his post.
She previously did not rule out the drastic move after allegations emerged last week that President Trump’s Department of Justice agreed to drop the federal corruption charges against Adams if the Democrat agreed to help with the White House’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
“I recognize the immense responsibility I hold as governor and the constitutional powers granted to this office. 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,” Hochul said in a statement.
“That said, the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.
“Tomorrow, I have asked key leaders to meet me at my Manhattan office for a conversation about the path forward, with the goal of ensuring stability for the City of New York.”
Adams and the DOJ have both denied the alleged “quid pro quo” that was first raised in now-former acting Manhattan US Attorney Danielle Sassoon’s resignation letter last week. She stepped down rather than file a motion to dismiss the criminal case against Adams.
Adams has repeatedly said he has not intention of leaving office.
The Post has sought comment from the mayor’s office.
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