For days, I've been deeply involved in discussions with my closest advisors, city leaders, electeds, clergy, business, labor, civic leaders, all people whose opinions that matter to me because they care about our city. I consulted them and legal advisers on whether it's appropriate and necessary at this moment to exercise the power granted to me as the Governor of the State of New York by the New York State Constitution and the City of New York Charter to remove a mayor from office. I've also heard from many voices of New Yorkers who feel outraged, who feel hurt, betrayed by what they have seen. And I want those New Yorkers to know I understand those feelings as well. (02:15–02:35)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Governor of New York has the power to remove a mayor from office according to the New York State Constitution and the City of New York Charter.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.
