Some prominent New York officials are calling for New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign as he faces federal bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges. If Adams steps down, or is otherwise removed from office,

Mr. Williams, New York City’s public advocate, would become acting mayor if Eric Adams resigns. He says he is prepared for that moment.

The indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams contained five charges alleging that the Democrat solicited and accepted bribes or illegal campaign contributions from wealthy Turkish donors in r

Should a New York City mayor resign or be removed from office by the governor, the city charter lays out a line of succession to temporarily fill the vacancy. The city's public advocate, currently Jumaane Williams,