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Mayor Adams indicted: Gov. Hochul mum as calls for mayor’s resignation grow

By Ben Brachfeld

Posted on September 26, 2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul remained tightlipped Thursday on her embattled partner in City Hall, the now-indicted Mayor Eric Adams, even as numerous elected officials are calling for Hizzoner’s resignation.

Reached for comment, a spokesperson for Hochul — who under the state Constitution is empowered to remove local elected officials from office with cause — didn’t stake a hard position.

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Mayor Adams indicted: Gov. Hochul mum as calls for mayor’s resignation grow

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