Bronx Officials Demand Mayor’s Resignation After Indictment
Several Bronx elected officials are calling for Mayor Eric Adams to resign following his indictment by Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, on charges of corruption and bribery. The charges against Adams, unsealed on Sept. 26, date back to his tenure as Brooklyn Borough President and have sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the city.
Despite the mounting pressure from his colleagues and the public, Adams has adamantly stated that he will not step down and maintains his innocence. He has even gone as far as to suggest that the charges are politically motivated as a form of retaliation for his outspoken criticism of the federal government’s handling of immigration issues.
The Bronx Borough President, Vanessa Gibson, has not yet issued an official statement on the matter but did express her disappointment with a post on her personal social media page. Council Member Oswald Feliz also joined the chorus of voices calling for Adams to resign, citing the need for a government free from chaos.
Even before the charges were made public, some Bronx officials were already pushing for the mayor’s resignation. Senator Gustavo Rivera, representing the northwest Bronx, took to social media to voice his concerns and draw a parallel to the resignation of former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Assembly Member Karines Reyes also expressed her concerns about the situation, alluding to the numerous investigations that have been revealed in recent weeks and months.
Perhaps the most high-profile official to call for Adams’ resignation is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who represents parts of Queens and the South Bronx. In a recent interview, she described the situation as a sad day for the city and criticized Adams’ allegations of political retaliation as being reminiscent of tactics used by former President Donald Trump.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Adams is expected to be arraigned in court on Friday, Sept. 27. The situation continues to evolve, and more Bronx elected officials are expected to weigh in with their official statements. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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