BREAKING NEWS
NYC COMPTROLLER LANDER ON THE STATUS OF MAYOR ADAMS AS GOV. HOCHUL MEETS WITH LEADERS, PLUS FALLOUT FROM TRUMP'S $80 MILLION CLAWBACK
At a little after 9 p.m., New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement that she had spoken with First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who is leaving her position in the Adams administration, along with three deputy mayors who have all said they are no longer able to serve in Mayor Adams' administration following the Trump administration’s move to dismiss the pending criminal charges against Mayor Adams.
"If they feel unable to serve in City Hall at this time, that raises serious questions about the long-term future of this mayoral administration," Hochul wrote.
The governor cited her constitutional powers to remove Mayor Adams but noted that such authority had never been used in the history of New York State. Hochul wrote that overturning the will of the voters was a serious step that should not be taken lightly but that allegations about recent conduct at City Hall were too troubling to be ignored.
Later today, Hochul will convene a meeting in Manhattan with key leaders to discuss the next steps. With us now is New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who is also a candidate for mayor.
Meanwhile, in New Jersey, NJ Advance Newspapers reported that the State of New Jersey is facing a $3.7 billion deficit as Gov. Phil Murphy prepares to finalize his last budget. Further complicating the picture is the likelihood that the state will face cuts in federal aid as President Trump and Elon Musk look to reduce spending.
With us now is Eric Benson with For The Many, a statewide coalition of more than 40 organizations working to expand funding for essential services for struggling families. Thanks for joining us.
