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NY1 reports that Hochul is looking to introduce "legal sanctions" on Mayor Eric Adams that would limit his power, rather than removing him from office. The sanctions would probably require approval from the state Legislature and City Council & could drive him to resign. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

ny1.comSources: Hochul considering 'legal sanctions' on Mayor AdamsThe governor is expected to unveil the details soon.

Peter Sterne

@petersterne.com

Gothamist fleshes out the reporting and says Hochul will NOT remove Adams from office but will instead support state and city bills to increase oversight of the mayor's office & create a new state deputy inspector general to monitor City Hall. gothamist.com/news/gov-hoc...

gothamist.comGov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, source saysHochul instead plans to unveil a new plan that would expand Albany’s oversight of the mayor’s office.

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Steve Abt

@steveabt.bsky.social

20 Feb 2025

I certainly hope any legislation is limited to 2025! The last thing the city needs is to cede more control to the governor.

Michael Ellis Day

@michaelellisday.bsky.social

20 Feb 2025

Hard to see how this addresses the current problem, but easy to see how this reduces the independence of future Mayors to govern their own city. Clearly Hochul believes in the saying "never let a crisis go to waste."

Peter Sterne

@petersterne.com

20 Feb 2025

The New York Times has more details on exactly what Hochul is proposing. It seems kind of weak. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/n...