In this case that would mean the inability committee would include Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant, Lander, Speaker Adams and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. The deputy mayor who would serve is unclear, especially with four of them on their way out of the Adams administration.

Political clubs in a vote-rich part of Manhattan, which endorsed Stringer for mayor four years ago, are backing others this cycle.

The longtime operator of the Downtown Heliport is urging Comptroller Brad Lander to reject the city contract with the new foreign partnership the Adams Administration selected to replace it,

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of New York City, the political crisis facing Mayor Eric Adams, the issue around illegal immigration, safety in the city,

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (D) on Monday called on Mayor Eric Adams to prove he can continue to govern amid calls for his resignation after the Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped

Protesters from the climate justice organization Planet Over Profit interrupted New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s keynote speech at the “Legal Colloquium: The New Climate Fiduciaries” event hosted by the Law School on Friday.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in a battle for his political future. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has the power to remove Adams, met with city leaders Tuesday to determine whether he should remain in office.

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has moved to sue the Trump administration after Elon Musk's DOGE helped seize $80 million in city FEMA funds.

Federal funds to reimburse the city for costs of the migrant crisis have been withdrawn from city bank accounts, City Comptroller Brad Lander said.

As Ms. Hochul was preparing for her meetings Tuesday morning, Judge Dale Ho, who is presiding over the Adams corruption, campaign finance, and bribery case, called a Wednesday afternoon hearing — his first move as he weighs whether to comply with the Trump administration order to drop the charges against Mr. Adams “without prejudice.”

The funding was clawed back as New York City denies allegations by tech billionaire Elon Musk the money was going toward “luxury” hotel lodging for migrants.

City Comptroller Brad Lander says the money went missing overnight, and his office was unaware the federal government had access to the city’s bank account.