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Eric Adams Stands Firm Amid Calls for Resignation

Despite mounting pressure and calls for his resignation, New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains defiant, insisting he has no intention of stepping down. Speaking at a Queens Baptist Church, he likened his struggles to being in a pit where "God said, ER rise up," suggesting that he intends to persist in his role despite significant challenges.

Adams's remarks come in the wake of his indictment last September on serious charges, including conspiracy and soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions. With key political figures, such as New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, publicly calling for his resignation, the political landscape in New York is increasingly fraught.