au777 The Two Ways Eric Adams Could Be Forced From Office

If Mayor Eric Adams resigns before his term ends, the city’s public advocate, Jumaane Williams, would become acting mayor and a special election would be scheduled.

If Mr. Adams insists on staying in office, as he has said he will, there appear to be two ways he could be removed against his will.

The first involves a complicated process outlined in the New York City Charter that gives Gov. Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat, the power to force him out.

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