Listen: Is NYC Mayor Eric Adams Toast?

Governor Kathy Hochul is weighing Mayor Eric Adams’ future in office as those around Hizzoner continue to resign.

By Bob Hennelly

On this episode of the Stuck Nation Labor Radio Hour, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is talking about the status of embattled Mayor Eric Adams.

Last night, at a little after 9 p.m.,  New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement revealing that she held talks with First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who is leaving her position in the Adams administration, along with three Deputy Mayors who have all said they were no longer able to serve in Mayor Adams’ administration following the Trump administration’s move to dismiss pending criminal charges against Mayor Adams.

"If they feel unable to serve in City Hall at this time, that raises serious questions about the longterm future of this Mayoral administration," Gov. Hochul said last night. 

The governor also cited her constitutional powers to remove Mayor Adams, but noted it had never been used in the history of New York State. Hochul wrote that overturning the will of the voters was a serious step that should not be taken lightly, but that allegations about recent conduct at City Hall were too troubling to be ignored. 

Gov. Hochul is expected to convene another meeting in Manhattan today with key leaders to discuss next steps. Lander, who’s also running to succeed Mayor Adams, gives us his take on unfolding events. 

Meanwhile, in NewJersey, local news outlets are reporting that the state is facing a $3.7  billion deficit as Gov. Phil Murphy prepares to finalize his last budget. Further complicating the picture is the likelihood the state will face cuts in federal aid as President Trump and Elon Musk look to cut spending. 

For The Many, is a statewide coalition of more than 40 organizations working to expand funding for essential services for struggling families. Eric Benson, the organization’s campaign director, also joins us an in depth discussion about New Jersey’s challenges. 

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