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Local politics and New York Mayor Adams trying to shut down his felony corruption charges

before he submits his candidacy Thursday for the primary ballot.

His lawyer asking the federal judge to rule quickly on throwing out the mayor's case as

President Trump and his administration want. Three days till the deadline, just 85 days of the

primary. Despite the charges and running far behind in the polls, the mayor insists he is running no matter what.

His challenger with the highest ratings, former Governor Cuomo, picking up more endorsements with the story.

Here's Iwood News reporter, N.J. Burkett.

We knew we had it right.

Mayor Adams held a rally to support his proposal to eliminate income taxes on the city's poorest residents.

But there were just two cameras there to cover it, and seating for reporters. to eliminate income taxes on the city's poorest residents.

But there were just two cameras there to cover it, and seating for reporters was half empty.

The mayor says he's running for re-election, but his federal bribery indictment is apparently getting in the way.

His defense attorney Alex Spiro is appealing to the judge.

Now, with the petition filing deadline just days away, we respectfully urge the court to issue its decision as soon as possible.

Adams has pleaded not guilty. The judge is considering whether to drop the case on advice of an

independent counsel. But for Adams, events like these are what passes for a campaign.

The frontrunner, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, is running hard and racking up endorsements,

courting black voters at Abyssinian Baptist Church.

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