NYC Deputy Mayors Resign as Governor Weighs Adams' Removal

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The Facts

Four top New York City deputy mayors — First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, and Deputy Mayors Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and Chauncey Parker — Monday submitted their resignations, citing recent "extraordinary events."
The resignations follow the US Justice Department (DOJ) recently dismissing corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, which prompted several federal prosecutors to resign in protest over speculation that it was part of a quid-pro-quo with Pres. Donald Trump.
In addition, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she would convene city leaders Tuesday to discuss the path forward, acknowledging her constitutional power to remove Adams while noting such action has never been taken against a mayor in the state's 235-year history.

The Spin

Democratic narrative

New Yorkers must have justice in the Adams corruption case. Since the president has blocked that from happening, it's up to the state to rectify the issue politically. No federal official should interfere in state or city business, and if Hochul deems it necessary, she should remove Adams from power before her constituents lose faith in the system.

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Republican narrative

If Democrats are worried that voters will lose faith in democracy, then the last thing Hochul should do is remove Adams from office. The Trump administration dropping charges against Adams was nothing worse than the DOJ bringing the preposterous charges against the mayor in the first place. Removing Adams could make him more popular.

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