Four of Mayor Eric Adams’ deputies resigned after the Justice Department dismissed corruption charges against him and his cooperation with the Trump administration on immigration. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a meeting with key leaders to address the city's political stability. Hochul acknowledged that no New York governor has ever removed a duly elected mayor but warned that the recent allegations at City Hall are deeply troubling. Hochul reassured residents that her primary focus was ensuring the government effectively serves its more than 8 million constituents.