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What powers does New York Governor Kathy Hochul have regarding the potential removal of Mayor Eric Adams?

Under the New York Constitution, Governor Hochul has the legal right to remove Mayor Adams, though this would be unprecedented. While Franklin Roosevelt once attempted to remove a mayor due to corruption charges, that mayor ultimately resigned before removal proceedings were completed. This power has never been exercised to completion in New York's history. The city comptroller is also threatening to initiate separate proceedings, having asked Adams to provide a plan for how he can effectively govern given the current challenges, including ongoing protests and multiple resignations from his administration.

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