(The Center Square) — A majority of New Yorkers think embattled Mayor Eric Adams should resign from office or be removed following his indictment on federal charges, according to a new independent poll.
The Marist poll , conducted between Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, found at least 69% of New York City residents, including 71% of Democrats, think Adams should resign as mayor as he fights federal bribery, fraud and campaign finance violations that could land the former NYPD police captain in jail. Only 30% say Adams should serve out the rest of his term, the poll found.
If Adams doesn’t resign, 63% of voters polled said Gov. Kathy Hochul should use her executive powers to begin the process of removing Adams from his position. Only 36% do not think Hochul should take the unprecedented step.
Pollsters also found that Adams can’t hide from the controversy, with more than seven in 10 respondents having heard a “good amount” about his indictment, and roughly two-thirds think Adams did something illegal.