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 — Mayor Eric Adams defiantly insisted Wednesday that New York City is running smoothly — even with four of his deputies ready to resign, several prosecutors stepping down over orders to drop his case and his fate in the hands of a federal judge.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was back in court. A federal judge was considering a Department of Justice motion to dismiss his bribery and fraud case. The judge reserved a decision for now saying he'