Marist Poll: 69% of New York City residents think Mayor Adams should resign

According to Marist Poll

, 69% of New York City residents think Mayor Eric Adams should resign, and 30% say he should serve out the rest of his term.

Federal prosecutors said Wednesday

they are pursuing “several related investigations” that could lead to additional corruption charges against the mayor and indictments for people in his orbit.

LIVE UPDATES: Developments on the indictment of Mayor Eric Adams

Adams has resisted calls to resign, vowing to balance his duties as mayor and his obligations as a criminal defendant. If Adams doesn’t resign, 63% of residents say New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul should take steps to remove him from office, the poll finds.

Gov. Hochul

, a Democrat, said Wednesday that the

resignation this week of the mayor’s senior adviser, Tim Pearson

, was “a good first step” and that she will be “watching to see what else unfolds over the next few days.” Pearson’s exit came after federal agents seized cellphones, documents and cash from his home. The poll also shows that 81% of NYC residents do not think Mayor Adams should run for reelection in 2025. ”

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