New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in a battle for his political future. Adams, a Democrat, faced blowback after the Justice Department last week ordered federal prosecutors to drop their bribery case against him,

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a series of meetings with key political leaders Tuesday as she contemplates removing Mayor Eric Adams from his office, an unprecedented step that reflects the growing turmoil inside City Hall.

The governor can remove Mayor Eric Adams from office "after service upon him of a copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard in his defense."