Want more reporting from THE CITY? Sign up for Scoop, our free weekday newsletter, to have our latest news delivered right to your inbox.https://feeds.fireside.fm/faqnyc/rss?hizzoneronthehookFor the first time, New York City’s sitting mayor is now a criminal defendant — one who says the 57-page case against him is a pack of “lies” and that the federal government and the city’s permanent powers are trying to bring him down for doing right by New Yorkers.In an “emergency” episode marking this historical moment, Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel dig into the case against the mayor, his public defense, where the city looks to be going from here, how the example of Donald Trump looms over all of this, and much more.Bonus reading: Here’s The City’s guide, discussed in the episode, to What Happens if Eric Adams Resigns? Can He Be Forced Out? Our nonprofit newsroom relies on readers to sustain our local reporting and keep it free for all New Yorkers. DONATE to THE CITY The post Hizzoner is a Defendant Now and ‘It’s Going to Get Weirder’ appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.First published by THE CITY – NYC News.