Midday News: Mayor Eric Adams Denies Cooperating with DOJ in Exchange for Dropping Charges, Columbia Medical School Freezes Hiring Over Federal Cuts, and Gov. Hochul Won’t Rule Out Removal of Adams

Mayor Eric Adams firmly denies allegations of attempting to influence a federal corruption case in exchange for immigration policy cooperation. Columbia Medical School responds to potential federal funding cuts with a hiring freeze. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul weighs the possibility of removing Adams from office amidst escalating political tensions and bribery accusations. The atmosphere in New York City is charged as calls for resignation grow louder, raising questions about leadership and the future of local governance.