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.

Four New York City deputy mayors are leaving their roles, the mayor’s office said. The departures follow the Justice Department’s decision to drop bribery charges against Mayor Eric Adams. The deputy mayors—Maria Torres-Springer,