By Gothamist\Elizabeth Kim & David Brand
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Mayor Eric Adams now owns the dubious distinction of being the first sitting mayor in modern New York City history to be indicted.
After news of the indictment broke, Adams vowed to remain in City Hall while fighting the criminal charges. However, that decision may not be entirely up to him. Here’s what could happen next.
Gov. Kathy Hochul could remove Adams from office.
The city’s charter states that the governor may remove the mayor after he is charged with a crime. Whether Hochul does so is up to her. The governor and mayor have been steady allies.
“Governor Hochul is aware of these concerning news reports and is monitoring the situation. It would be premature to comment further until the matter is confirmed by law enforcement,” Avi Small, press secretary for the governor, said late Wednesday night.
Adams could resign, making Public Advocate Jumaane Williams the acting mayor.
Should Adams step down, Williams would be mayor until a special election is held to choose a replacement. According to the charter, the acting mayor must announce a date for that election within three days of the mayor leaving office…READ MORE
