How the Mayor of New York Could Be Removed From Office—and What Would Happen Next
The governor of New York is empowered to remove the New York City mayor from office by both state law and the City Charter.
Gov. Hochul has the constitutional authority to remove a mayor from office
The state constitution says a governor may remove elected officials for "misconduct or malversation in office." ...
Gothamist8d
A 'trial' after all? Here’s how Gov. Hochul could remove Mayor Adams.
The closest comparison is from 1932, when then-Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt forced New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker to resign. At the time, Roosevelt was running for president and the main threat to ...
The New York Times8d
Many Want Hochul to Force Adams From Office. She Isn’t Rushing.
The closest precedent occurred in 1931, when Roosevelt pushed to remove Mayor Jimmy Walker. The matter was never formally tested, however: Fourteen days of hearings were held, but Mr. Walker ...
City & State New York7d
When people say Eric Adams should be removed from office, what do they mean?
Pressure is again building around removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office following new allegations that his ...
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Who Can Force Out the Mayor? A Guide to NYC’s Inability Committee and Hochul’s Power
While Mayor Eric Adams may escape prosecution on federal corruption charges amid a shocking turn by the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump, the move has thrown fuel on the political ...
The New York Times7d
Adams Case Highlights: Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Dismiss Case, Capping Days of Drama
The closest precedent occurred in 1931, when Roosevelt pushed to remove Mayor Jimmy Walker. The matter was never formally tested, however: Fourteen days of hearings were held, but Mr. Walker ...
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Who Is Calling For Eric Adams to Resign or Be Removed
The calls for Mayor Eric Adams to step down or be removed from office grew this week as the Justice Department works to drop ...
The Advocate9d
Walker outlaws 'gas station heroin' in city limits
Mayor Jimmy Watson said city leaders have been talking ... I just think it is time that we stop the sale of Kratom in Walker,” Watson said. Walker Police Department Assistant Police Chief ...
The Advocate25d
Walker officials agree to 2016 flood lawsuit settlement
Judge Richard “Chip” Moore is hearing the suit. Walker Mayor Jimmy Watson said council members discussed the proposed terms with their attorneys during the executive session. The lawsuit ...
Time14d
STATES & CITIES: Fun in Seattle
“Yesterday,” he announced jubilantly, “I admitted that Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York was two suits and a pair of golf knickers up on me. Today I’m cleaning the slate, for I’m not only ...