New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, left, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, right. Photos: Ryland West/ALM Legal Scholars: There's Not Much Adams Could Do if Hochul Chooses to Remove Him
Hochul was noncommittal about her next course of action, placing the responsibility on Adams to show that he's able to lead in an effective and ethical manner amid the charges.
September 27, 2024 at 05:13 PM
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Constitutional Law
New York's governor has broad authority to remove a mayor, and there'd be little legal recourse for New York City's top official, legal experts told the Law Journal on Friday.
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