Resignation of top Adams aide Tim Pearson 'a good first step,' Hochul says with mayor's fate in her hands

"This departure is a first good step and we're watching to see what else unfolds over the next few days," Hochul said when asked about the announcement on Monday that close Adams advisor Tim Pearson would be resigning at the end of the week.

"I'm just letting him know that we're monitoring the situation. We expect changes. That's not a secret. And changes are beginning," she told reporters.

Hochul confirmed earlier reporting that she had asked Adams to clean house in the wake of his bombshell indictment on bribery and wire fraud charges last week.

"It's inappropriate for me to have a litmus test," Hochul said, reflecting on her approach to the mayor's response to the challenges in his administration.

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