Several black lawmakers warned Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of possible political fallout should she remove Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, according to a letter.
The eight state legislators — led by Democratic New York State Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn — wrote Tuesday to Hochul that they had learned the governor was considering removing Adams, according to a letter Politico reporter Jeff Coltin shared to X.
“At this critical moment for our city, we want to be crystal clear: we strongly oppose any move to remove Mayor Adams,” the letter read. “As Black legislators we have seen this over and over again: double standards and unfair process when it comes to our leaders.”
The lawmakers seemingly implied in the letter that such a move could damage Hochul’s standing with their constituents. “If a move against the mayor is made…
