The resignation of Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff came after Gov. Kathy Hochul told Mr. Hizzoner he needed to clean house, sources confirmed to the Post.
Hochul told Adams that the embattled mayor needs to initiate personnel changes as some of his members face independent investigations, according to a person briefed on the governor’s conversations. He said that there was a possibility that the functions of City Hall could be paralyzed.
The governor told reporters Monday that they had discussed “her expectations” with Adams after she was indicted on federal bribery and wire fraud charges, but said she “will not reveal the details of those private conversations.” added.
“I now give the mayor an opportunity to prove to New Yorkers and me that we have the opportunity to right the ship and instill confidence that seems to be wavering,” Hochul said as governor. Power to dismiss a sitting mayor.
Tim Pearson, a close friend of Mr. Adams, submitted his resignation on Monday following Mr. Hochul’s comments. The shadowy figure at City Hall was one of many aides whose cellphones were seized in a dramatic series of raids by federal agents earlier this month.
Hochul has not yet directly called for Adams’ resignation, but the pressure is on as the mayor continues to plan to support the black community, especially through leaders like Al Sharpton, officials said. said.
Hochul’s request, first reported by CNN, signals a possible upheaval in his relationship with Adams, a fellow Democrat whom he has publicly called a “strong friend.” This is the most powerful settlement ever.
The newspaper first reported last week that Mr. Hochul’s lawyers had begun studying how to use the language of the city charter, including the potential nuclear option, to remove Mr. Adams from public office. Ta.
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Top Democrats are already discussing the possibility of a special election scenario if Adams resigns.
Adams said he has no intention of resigning.
