Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Year : 2, Issue: 7
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday at the city’s annual Columbus Day Parade seemingly showing her strong support for Mayor Eric Adams — while all but admitting she’s playing a role in pushing for changes behind the scenes. “The mayor has been very focused,” Hochul said. “We’ve been working very closely through this chaos and I had asked him to work to bring in new blood and new people to work to stabilize the city and calm it all down and he’s doing that.”
Hochul’s comments come as Adams has been reorganizing his administration in the wake of his indictment, a slew of resignations amid multiple federal investigations.
Hochul has the power to remove Adams, but has been giving the mayor time to clean the house before making any stronger moves.
“We’re working closely together to work on the crime issues which are going down dramatically, close illegal cannabis shops, work on our housing plan together,” she said. “We’re working together. And my team is closely integrated with his team as well.”
Hochul and Adams did not walk together at the parade on Monday. The governor instead was alongside state Attorney General Letitia James.
“I am running today, because I am celebrating the Italian American community. You know, I grew up in an Italian American community in South Park Slope. So, Letitia come va,” James said.
Meanwhile, Adams continues to attempt to dispel concerns that his administration is distracted by the federal probes.
Last week, NY1 learned that the Manhattan district attorney’s office is investigating possible bribery within the administration.
Sources said the latest probe involves Adams chief adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin. The district attorney’s office, sources say, is investigating whether at least five crimes were committed — including bribery, falsifying business records, offering a false instrument for filing and money laundering.
Source: Spectrum News NY1
