I cannot deny the people of this great city the power to make this decision for themselves.

The Trump administration is already trying to use the legal jeopardy facing our mayor to squeeze and weaken our city.

My strong belief that the will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

After careful consideration, I have determined that I will not commence removal proceedings at this time.

In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor.

We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.

While I am confident we will resolve this illegal strike, I am grateful for the thousands of correction officers and staff that are continuing to report for duty - I thank them for their continued service and for doing the right thing.

I was deeply troubled by the accusations leveled at Mayor Eric Adams.

My strong belief is that the will of voters and ... the sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

The will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

The brutal attack on Mr. Brooks was sickening, and I immediately moved to terminate the employment of those involved.

Robert Brooks should be alive today.

"using the case as leverage to squeeze and punish our city"

I would never, under any circumstances extradite the physician.

This is an opportunity to install safeguards that we need to have in place to give people confidence that there’s only one factor in every decision that’s made, and that’s what’s best for the people of the city.

These disruptive and unsanctioned work stoppages by some correction officers must end as they are jeopardizing the safety of their colleagues, the prison population, and causing undue fear for the residents in the surrounding communities.

I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana — not now, not ever.

Think about this the next time you’re stuck in traffic.