Coverage dated September 24, 2024 to September 25, 2024

Calls for Eric Adams to resign surge as mayor is expected to be charged

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Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos all have issued statements calling on Eric Adams to resign.

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Washington Examiner
AOC calls on NYC Mayor Eric Adams to resign (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 24, 2024
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Investigations and accusations of corruption have plagued the New York City mayor since November 2023.
NBC News
AOC says embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams should resign for the 'good of the city' (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 24, 2024
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U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N
Fox News
AOC calls for Mayor Eric Adams to resign amid possible Democrat corruption probe (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 24, 2024
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is calling on New York Mayor Eric Adams to step down after a series of federal raids and investigations into his inner circle.
Gothamist
Rep. AOC calls for Mayor Adams to resign amid intensifying investigations (opens Gothamist)
Published Sep 24, 2024
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Ocasio-Cortez is the most prominent New York Democrat to urge the mayor to step down so far.
ABC 7 New York
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls on Mayor Adams to step down amid ongoing federal investigation (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Sep 24, 2024
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is calling for Mayor Eric Adams to resign amid ongoing federal investigations involving his administration.
New York Post
AOC says Eric Adams should resign as NYC mayor ‘for the good of the city’ amid federal probes (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 24, 2024
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Mayor Eric Adams to resign amid the federal probes crippling his administration. The lefty “Squad”...
NBC New York
AOC calls on Eric Adams to resign, NYC mayor claps back (opens NBC New York)
Published Sep 24, 2024
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New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign in a post on social media Wednesday.
CBS News
What happens if NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns or leaves office, now that he (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been defiant and says he won't resign, but what happens if he does, or is removed office?
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
What happens if New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigns? (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Sep 25, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
There may or may not be a special election should Mayor Adams resign. Here's what you should know.
Truthout
Calls for NYC Mayor to Resign Grow After Prosecutors Unseal Indictment (opens Truthout)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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The 57-page indictment charges Eric Adams with wire fraud, bribery and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.
Breitbart News
AOC Calls for NYC Mayor Eric Adams to 'Resign' Amid Federal Probe (opens Breitbart News)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) called for New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) to resign amid several probes in his administration.
NBC New York
Calls for Eric Adams to resign surge as mayor is expected to be charged (opens NBC New York)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos all have issued statements calling on Eric Adams to resign.
Boston
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he doesn't plan to resign despite federal corruption case against him (opens Boston)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on charges that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals.
New York Post
What happens if Eric Adams is removed as NYC mayor? This lefty pol takes over temporarily (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams would be replaced by lefty Public Advocate Jumaane Williams if he were to step down or be removed from office following his federal indictment.
PBS NewsHour
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he doesn't plan to resign and is 'not surprised' by the federal corruption charges (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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“I ask New Yorkers to wait to hear our defense before making any judgments,” Adams told reporters after the indictment against him was made public.
NBC New York
Who takes over as acting NYC mayor if Eric Adams leaves office? (opens NBC New York)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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Should Eric Adams resign or be removed from office, who would lead New York City and become acting mayor?
New York Post
Fellow Dems turn on Mayor Eric Adams after indictment, call for him to resign: ‘His fight is not our fight’ (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 25, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting calls to resign by local politicians after he was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday night amid a federal investigation into his mayoral campaign and administration.
Newsweek
What happens if New York Mayor Eric Adams resigns or is arrested? (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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With New York City Mayor Eric Adams reportedly under indictment
FOX 5 New York
AOC calls for Mayor Adams to resign (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is calling on New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign amid escalating federal criminal investigations that have led to resignations of top members of his administration.
amNewYork
‘Hear our side’: Mayor Eric Adams vows not to resign after indictment, blasts prosecutors and federal government (opens amNewYork)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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Mayor Eric Adams criticized prosecutors and the U.S. government and said he would not resign as he addressed federal corruption charges against him for the
The Boston Globe
What happens if New York Mayor Eric Adams resigns? (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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If Mayor Eric Adams were to resign, New York City’s public advocate, Jumaane Williams, would become the acting mayor.
FOX 5 New York
What happens if NYC Mayor Adams resigns, is forced out following indictment? (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Sep 25, 2024
FOX 5 New York's feed description
NYC Mayor Eric Adams could either resign or be forced to step down from his post after being indicted following months of federal investigations surrounding his administration.
amNewYork
Mayor Adams indictment: What happens if he chooses to resign – or is removed from office? (opens amNewYork)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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For his part, Mayor Adams doesn't seem too worried about conducting business under the shroud of a federal prosecution. In a defiant video statement released
The Boston Globe
With New York Mayor Eric Adams indicted, what happens next? (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 25, 2024
The Boston Globe's feed description
The indictment of Adams prompted calls for his resignation Wednesday evening, but there is no legal requirement that he leave office.
The Guardian
New York mayor Eric Adams faces calls to resign after indictment and dawn raid (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 25, 2024
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Democrats including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say mayor should step down as federal agents search official residence

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