Posted inEric Adams
What Happens If the Mayor Steps Down? Your Guide to NYC’s Rules of Succession and Special Election
Who would become mayor? And would there be a special election?
Kathy Hochul
Posted inCity Council
Who Can Force Out the Mayor? A Guide to NYC’s Inability Committee and Hochul’s Power
If Mayor Eric Adams is removed from office, he would be the first in New York City history.
Posted inKathy Hochul
Hochul Meets Key Leaders to Decide Whether to Fire Adams
After meeting with the governor, Al Sharpton indicated Hochul will not act until after Wednesday’s court hearing on the mayor’s corruption case.
Posted inAlvin Bragg
How Other Prosecutors Could Pick Up the Case Against Eric Adams
Both Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and NY Attorney General Tish James could pursue charges, and Gov. Hochul could also remove the mayor.
Posted inEric Adams
Who Is Calling For Eric Adams to Resign or Be Removed
The list of New York pols calling for the mayor to exit mid-term is growing.
Posted inUtilities
Con Ed Wants to Raise Your Bill — Again
A proposed $2 billion rate hike has Gov. Hochul demanding a redo, and the utility giant says rising property taxes and other costs necessitate higher charges to energy consumers.
Posted inEnvironment
Green Lawmakers Pressure Hochul to Speed up Action on Climate Act
In a replay of congestion pricing delays, the governor buys more time on long-postponed measures to roll out greenhouse gas controls.
Posted inHealth
Hochul Shutters Live Bird Markets in NYC After Bird Flu Detected in Poultry
Seven cases of bird flu were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
Posted inTaxes
As Hochul and Adams Double Down on Business Tax Breaks, Some Lawmakers Push Back
Incentives for the entertainment and real estate industry come under renewed scrutiny in Albany, as critics call them a waste of money.
Posted inAlbany
Mystery Donor Funds $10 Million Campaign Against Hochul Home Care Plan
The money is being routed through a nonprofit — possibly running afoul of state lobbying rules.