Nearly 70% of New York City residents think Mayor Eric Adams should resign following his historic indictment on federal corruption charges last week, a new
The survey of 1,073 adult Big Apple residents, contacted by text or online between Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, found that 69% of those reached believe the mayor should step down, with just 30% indicating he should serve out his term until the end of next year. Seventy-one percent of registered Democrats and 59% of Black city residents think Adams should go, the poll found.
If Adams does not resign, the poll results indicate that the governor should step in and oust him. Sixty-three percent of five borough residents say Gov. Kathy Hochul should move to force him out of office. Thirty-six percent do not think Hochul should remove him.of top aides who are under separate federal investigations in order to regain her confidence.
“Not only do New York City residents think he has done something illegal, but they think he should resign or have Governor Hochul start the process of removing him from office,” Miringoff said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Blasted by Heckler at Indictment Presser: ‘This is Not a Black Thing’The New York City mayor struggled to speak over a heckler during his first press conference after being criminally charged for fraud and bribery.
Read more »
Polish politician snubs NYC Mayor Adams, cancels tourism meeting after federal indictmentToday's Video Headlines
Read more »
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD officials discuss enhanced security during Jewish High Holy DaysAmid the growing tensions in the Middle East, the NYPD is on high alert, especially with the Jewish High Holy Days, which begin with Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish new year - Wednesday night.
Read more »
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Hires Jay-Z’s Lawyer to Defend Him On Federal Criminal ChargesNew York City Mayor Eric Adams, facing criminal indictment, has hired Alex Spiro - a high-profile attorney who's repped Jay-Z and Megan Thee Stallion.
Read more »
NYC Mayor Eric Adams moves to dismiss part of corruption casePolitical News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Read more »
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Expected To Face Federal ChargesNew York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to face federal charges as soon as Thursday, according to sources familiar with the matter. Adams, a former police captain and Brooklyn borough president who was elected mayor in 2021, has denied any wrongdoing.
Read more »