In a solemn gathering held on October 7 in Manhattan's Central Park, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul made their first public appearance together since the mayor was indicted on federal corruption charges.
The event, a memorial service, was attended by several high-profile Democrats, but the interaction between Adams and Hochul, both Democrats, was noticeably absent.
As reported by The New York Post, the mayor, who is facing mounting pressure to step down, and the governor, who holds the power to dismiss him, did not seem to engage with each other on stage. It remains unclear whether they had any conversation after the emotionally charged event.
In the wake of the shocking indictment against Adams last month, Hochul reportedly told the city leader to clean up his act, according to sources. Since their discussion, several top aides at City Hall have resigned, including Winnie Greco, a longtime confidante of Adams, whose exit coincided with Monday night's ceremony.
The memorial service marked the first anniversary of a horrific attack by Hamas terrorists, in which 1,200 Israelis were brutally killed and 250 were taken hostage to Gaza. Despite the controversy surrounding him, Adams received applause from the attendees on Monday. Both Adams and Hochul had participated in a security meeting last week concerning the escalating violence in the Middle East, although it was conducted via Zoom.
The governor shared a photo online showing her in an office, with Adams and other officials appearing on screens. Other notable New York Democrats present at the memorial included Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Attorney General Letitia James. The gathering served as a stark reminder of the ongoing political turmoil, even as the city mourned the tragic loss of lives.
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