Demonstrators gathered in New York City on Saturday, insisting Gov. Kathy Hochul remove Mayor Eric Adams from office rather than simply limit his power.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul said she won't remove Mayor Eric Adams, but will create safeguards to oversee the office. Ariana Triggs

Even some of Adams’ fiercest critics have questioned whether Hochul’s plan could have unintended consequences.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to limit embattled Eric Adams’ powers as mayor may be dead on arrival in Albany – as some state lawmakers slammed the plan as all show. Hochul unveiled a set of “guardrails” last week after pressure from fellow Democrats to use her authority to remove Adams over concerns the Trump administration’s move to drop federal corruption charges against Hizzoner made him beholden to the White House.

A group marched from Washington Square Park to City Hall Saturday afternoon, demanding Governor Kathy Hochul remove Mayor Eric Adams from office.

A federal judge has not dismissed Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial, but on Friday announced it was indefinitely adjourned.

Judge Dale Ho is also appointing an independent attorney to argue against the DOJ's motion to dismiss the case against Mayor Adams.

Mayor Eric Adams on Friday said guardrails around his administration aren’t needed to ensure that New York City is operating in the best interest of its residents. Adams spoke

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she would not invoke her authority to remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Adams is up for reelection this year and faces a crowded primary in June.

Hochul announced Thursday that she has, for now, decided against using her authority to remove Adams from office because she has "concerns about disruption and chaos that such a proceeding could bring to the residents of this great city.

In an interview with CBS News New York, Mayor Eric Adams spoke out about a judge's decision to let the criminal case against him continue, Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to limit his powers, and more.