The governor of New York is empowered to remove the New York City mayor from office by both state law and the City Charter. In accordance with the City Charter, Hochul can remove Adams from office after providing him with a “copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard in his defense.”

Four New York City deputy managers resigned over May Eric Adams' cooperation with the federal government in deporting migrants despite being a sanctuary city, his office confirmed Monday.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has told a federal judge that he hasn't committed a crime and doesn't fear that the Justice Department could restore corruption charges against him if they are dismissed.