NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Pressure continues to build on Mayor Eric Adams -- with more federal corruption charges possible.
On Thursday, the mayor seems to have forced out his schools chancellor sooner than expected, with the governor telling him to make sure he keeps the city running smoothly.
Meanwhile, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said he has spoken with the governor about making sure the city continues to run smoothly right now.
On Thursday, while headed into a Jewish temple to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Adams said Banks departing in two weeks instead of at the end of the year is best for the city.
Banks is also under the microscope of federal authorities after the home he shares with First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright was raided.
The chancellor released a statement saying he was willing to stay longer, as originally planned, to help the transition to new Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.
"This is a time for stability and to have both Melissa and David there at the same time. It did not bring the stability that we wanted," Adams said.
The mayor would not say if this latest shakeup came at the request of Gov. Kathy Hochul to clean house as he faces federal corruption charges -- prosecutors said more charges may be coming.
PIX11 News also found out the governor is in communication with Williams, the public advocate.
Williams challenged Hochul in 2022 in the Democratic primary.
"The conversation is what can we do to make sure city services move forward, that's the substance of all of my conversations," Williams said.
Williams said he is prepared to be mayor if necessary, but once against stopped short of calling for Adams to resign.
