What happens next if Eric Adams resigns as NYC mayor? This lefty pol takes over temporarily
If New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigns following a federal indictment, he will be replaced by left-leaning public advocate Jumaane Williams. Even before Adams was indicted, who is able to continue in his role despite being indicted by federal prosecutors, there had been calls for him to step down, and those calls are expected […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted by grand jury in historic federal probe
Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on charges related to a federal investigation that has rocked his administration, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post. The historic indictment is expected to be unsealed by U.S. Attorney Damien Williams on Thursday, sources said. The news was first reported by The […]
AOC Calls For NYC Mayor Adams To Resign ‘For The Good Of The City’ Amid Federal Probes
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) addresses supporters during the introduction of a housing bill at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2024. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) By James Myers, OAN StaffWednesday, September 25, 2024 2:43 PM Squad member and New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called on New York City Mayor Eric Adams […]
Ocasio-Cortez calls on Eric Adams to resign
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) urged New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign in a social media post on Wednesday, arguing that investigations, resignations and vacancies in his administration are “threatening” the government's ability to function. “I don't know how Mayor Adams can continue to govern New York City. The proliferation of resignations and […]
NYC council pushes back at Mayor Eric Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ gambit amid ongoing federal probe
Apparently it's a “town of maybes.” Mayor Eric Adams' ambitious citywide “City of Jesus” rezoning plan is facing fierce opposition from City Council members who want to delay the plan while a federal corruption investigation into City Hall continues. A proposal for a major urban planning overhaul that's a staple of the mayor's political agenda […]
AOC says Eric Adams should resign as NYC mayor ‘for the good of the city’ amid federal probes
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called for Mayor Eric Adams to resign as a federal investigation cripples his administration. Left-handed “Squad” members Tweeted On Wednesday, he called on Mayor Adams to resign “for the good of the city.”“I don't know how Mayor Adams can continue to govern New York City,” she wrote to X. “The proliferation […]
Melissa Aviles-Ramos taking over as NYC schools chancellor, Eric Adams announces
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that Melissa Aviles Ramos, vice chair of the city's Board of Education, will succeed retiring David Banks as chair of the board. Aviles Ramos, vice chancellor for family and community engagement and external relations, will assume the role at the end of the year, when Banks is […]
Embattled top Mayor Adams aide no longer overseeing NYC migrant contracts as federal probes tighten
A shadow aide to Mayor Eric Adams has stepped down as head of the city's immigration contracting efforts, the latest senior personnel changes to come amid growing federal scrutiny surrounding City Hall. The mayor revealed during his weekly question and answer session on Tuesday that his chief of staff, Camille Joseph Verlach, has taken over […]
Pilot Ryder Adams killed in midair, vintage airplanes crash
Two vintage planes collided in mid-air in California on Sunday, killing a veteran pilot, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident. Ryder Adams, 62, a member of the Precision Flying Tiger Squadron, was flying an old Chinese-made CJ-6A plane when it crashed into a Soviet-era aircraft over Lancaster. KTTV-TV News reported. The […]
Another commissioner leaves Adams admin amid turmoil, federal investigations
City Health Director Ashwin Vasan announced Monday he would step down at the end of the year, becoming the latest to leave the Adams administration as several city officials become targets of federal investigations. Vasan, who has served as New York City's top physician since March 2022, informed City Hall and his own staff of […]