Governor Hochul, your refusal to remove Mayor Eric Adams is a failure of leadership. His corruption is undeniable—bribery, illegal campaign contributions, and a quid pro quo that puts politics above governance. The people of New York City have lost faith in him, and every day he remains in office, that trust erodes further. Weak oversight measures and bureaucratic guardrails won’t fix this crisis. New Yorkers don’t need more committees or legal loopholes; they need action. The only solution is to remove him now.
Your inaction makes you complicit in protecting a corrupt mayor. Adams has abandoned his duty to the people in favor of his own political survival, striking a deal that serves a presidential administration only 30% of New Yorkers supported. His closest officials are resigning in protest. The Justice Department has made its priorities clear—keeping Adams in power is more valuable than holding him accountable. That is unacceptable. You have a choice: stand with the people or shield corruption. Ignoring this crisis will only deepen public outrage and further erode trust in your leadership.
New York needs decisive leadership. The people demand it. Adams’s continued presence in office is a liability, and you have the power to end it. Upholding integrity in government requires more than words—it requires action. You have an obligation to those who elected you to act in the best interest of the state and city. Step up. Remove him. Anything less is a betrayal of your duty.