The governor said she would propose three actions targeting Adams, aiming to reduce his power and keep checks on him.
“I’m undertaking the implementation of certain guardrails that I believe are a first start in reestablishing trust for New York City residents and ensure that all decisions out of City Hall are in the clear interests of the people of this city, and not at the behest of the president,” she said.
The governor is proposing legislation for a new “Special Inspector General for New York City affairs” within the state’s Inspector General’s Office. This new official, if the legislation is passed, would be able to direct the city’s Department of Investigations. Adams would…