Adams held an outdoor press conference on Thursday morning.

The scene was chaotic, and the mayor was heckled mercilessly as rain fell in New York.

Your policies are anti-Black!

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference outside Gracie Mansion, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference outside Gracie Mansion, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York.AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

You are a disgrace to all Black people in this city!

The things that you have done are unconscionable!

“You are a disgrace for all Black people in this city!”

Public office is a privilege.

Once Adams was elected mayor, prosecutors allege that his foreign contacts sought to cash on their contributions.

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News of the indictment broke Wednesday night.

Adams declared his innocence.

The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function.

Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration.

For the good of the city, he should resign.

Read the full indictment here: