Rather than remove Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul plans to propose legislation that would require City Hall to operate within new guardrails.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in a battle for his political future.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has the power to remove Adams, met with city leaders Tuesday to determine whether he should remain in office.

The governor of New York is empowered to remove the New York City mayor from office by both state law and the City Charter. In accordance with the City Charter, Hochul can remove Adams from office after providing him with a “copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard in his defense.”