In this case that would mean the inability committee would include Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant, Lander, Speaker Adams and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. The deputy mayor who would serve is unclear, especially with four of them on their way out of the Adams administration.

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 Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce Thursday that she will not use her executive powers to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office at least for now, two sources briefed on the decision told CNN.