Expert weighs in on NY governor's potential move to remove NYC mayor

New York Mayor Eric Adams is under increasing pressure to step down after four top officials in his administration resigned over allegations of a quid pro quo with the Trump administration. Adams denies claims that he agreed to help enforce deportation efforts in exchange for the dismissal of a corruption case. Gov. Kathy Hochul is now considering the unprecedented step of removing Adams from office.

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New York governor considering removing Eric Adams as NYC mayor

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding meetings to discuss Eric Adam's future as mayor of New York City. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Should Hochul remove Adams? Former New York governor weighs in

Former New York Gov. David Paterson joins NewsNation's "CUOMO" to discuss the political turmoil surrounding NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
The Hill - 1d
Hochul to Weigh Removing Mayor Eric Adams. Here’s What to Know.

After four top aides to Mayor Eric Adams resigned, calls for him to step down are growing.
The New York Times - 2d
Judge weighs DOJ motion to drop corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

A federal judge said he needs more time to decide whether to accept the Justice Department's request to drop its corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, so that the mayor can devote ...
CBS News - 18h
Judge weighs DOJ motion to drop corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

A federal judge said he needs more time to decide whether to accept the Justice Department's request to drop its corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, so that the mayor can devote ...
CBS News - 18h
Gov. Kathy Hochul won't remove embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams — for now

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will — for the time being — not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but will instead impose limits to his office's power, a source with direct ...
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Raskin says DOJ made "deeply corrupt bargain" in move to drop charges against NYC mayor

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said the Justice Department under President Trump made a "deeply corrupt bargain" by seeking to drop federal charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
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Raskin says DOJ made "deeply corrupt bargain" in move to drop NYC mayor case

Rep. Jamie Raskin said the Justice Department made a "deeply corrupt bargain" in its move to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
CBS News - 4d
NY Democrats grapple with whether to remove Adams from City Hall

New York Governor Kathy Hochul met with city leaders to discuss a "path forward" for the city's leadership amid the scandal surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing calls for his resignation as ...
The Hill - 1d
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, fate as mayor hang in the balance

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court for a hearing on Wednesday about whether to allow the Trump Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him. The trial is scheduled to ...
CBS News - 19h
Louisiana moves to extradite NY physician in abortion pill case

Louisiana is trying to extradite a New York doctor for allegedly sending abortion medication into the state. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill signed an extradition form Wednesday for Dr. ...
The Hill - Feb. 13
Expert on potential risks of bird flu spreading

As bird flu continues to impact grocery store prices, many are wondering if it's becoming a broader public health threat. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether a bird ...
CBS News - Feb. 13
New York Gov. Hochul will not remove Mayor Eric Adams 'right now'

The DOJ is seeking to dismiss its criminal case against Adams, citing the need for his cooperation on Trump immigration enforcement policies.
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Emery hails Rashford's Villa move: 'Big potential'

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has insisted that new loan signing Marcus Rashford has trained "fantastically" despite Manchester United's willingness to part ways.
ESPN - Feb. 8
NY's top federal prosecutor, several DOJ officials resign over Mayor Eric Adams' case

Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, submitted her resignation Thursday, according to letters obtained by ABC News.
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DOJ tells prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
CBS News - Feb. 10
Justice Department orders charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams dismissed

Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove has ordered federal prosecutors in New York to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, a senior Justice Department official said ...
NBC News - Feb. 11
DOJ orders charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams dismissed

The Department of Justice ordered the acting U.S. attorney of the Southern District of New York to dismiss all charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. NBC News' Ken Dilanian explains the ...
NBC News - Feb. 11
DOJ orders charges against NYC mayor Eric Adams dropped

President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is demanding that federal prosecutors drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The administration is not citing the merits of the ...
NBC News - Feb. 11
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to allow ICE agents on Rikers Island

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will sign an executive order allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into Rikers Island, the city's largest jail. CBS News immigration and ...
CBS News - 6d
Eric Adams rules out switching to GOP in NYC mayor's race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) ruled out running as a Republican for reelection, following renewed speculation that he may switch parties after the Department of Justice moved to dismiss his ...
The Hill - 6d
DOJ to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The Justice Department moved to dismiss federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday. It comes after several federal prosecutors, including the lead attorney ...
NBC News - 5d
DOJ drops charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The Department of Justice has filed paperwork to drop the charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The move came after more than a half-dozen federal prosecutors who raised concerns about ...
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams: 'I am going nowhere'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) asserted on Sunday he was "going nowhere" despite growing calls within his party to resign after being embroiled in a bribery probe. “And I want you to be clear — ...
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4 deputy NYC mayors plan to quit over Adams-Trump cooperation

Four deputy New York City mayors are planning to resign from Mayor Eric Adams's administration over his cooperation with President Trump on immigration. First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and ...
The Hill - 2d
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to face federal judge in corruption case

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face a federal judge Wednesday for what could be a pivotal hearing in his criminal corruption case. He’ll be joined by Department of Justice prosecutors who will ...
NBC News - 1d
What to expect from NYC Mayor Eric Adams' court hearing

Officials from the Justice Department and New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday for a hearing over the DOJ's order to drop corruption charges against the mayor. ...
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Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in

Mortgage rates could fall, experts say, but it depends on several factors. Here's what to know.
CBS News - Feb. 10
What to expect from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul as she weighs removing Eric Adams from office

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul met with top political leaders on Tuesday to weigh removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from his position amid a corruption scandal. CBS News crime and public safety ...
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Judge weighs corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

The move to dismiss federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now up to a judge. On Wednesday, the DOJ argued the case restricts the mayor's ability to help enforce ...
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Some Indonesia lawmakers eye removing central bank governor, Tempo magazine reports

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Night moves: MLS shifts Miami-NYC opening game

Inter Miami's MLS season opener against New York City FC will now be played on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after originally being scheduled to kick off at ...
ESPN - 1d
New York Gov. Hochul may ‘slow walk’ decision to remove Mayor Eric Adams

President Trump's Justice Department argues in court to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. NBC News Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter and ...
NBC News - 21h
Justice Department tells prosecutors to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case

The Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
CBS News - Feb. 11
Why the DOJ says it's dropping the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the Department of Justice's decision to drop its corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. He was facing ...
CBS News - Feb. 11
Top federal prosecutor resigns amid orders to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Interim U.S. attorney Danielle Sassoon chose to resign after she was ordered to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Trump's border czar tells NYC mayor he'll be 'up his butt' if he breaks vow to help ICE

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Trump's border czar on the same day six federal prosecutors resigned over an order to drop charges against the mayor.
NBC News - 6d
Seventh DOJ official resigns, warns Trump could use charges as leverage over NYC mayor Eric Adams

A letter from one federal prosecutor explains why the new administration is facing one of the largest Justice Department mass resignations since Watergate.
NBC News - 5d
Prosecutors file motion to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
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