But his future could change in a New York minute. Adams wouldn’t be the first mayor to resign amid a corruption scandal; Jimmy Walker did in 1932, and William O’Dwyer in 1950. If he doesn’t ...

They were forced out of office. Flamboyant Prohibition-era Mayor Jimmy Walker bolted under pressure in 1932. Investigators ...

The closest comparison is from 1932, when then-Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt forced New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker to resign. At the time, Roosevelt was running for president and the main threat to ...

JIMMIE MAE WALKER, 72, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 18, 2025. Family Hour: Tuesday, 5-6 p.m., at Robinson Mortuary. Service: 11 a.m. at Antioch ...

Mike Groll, Governor’s Office. By Jim Caras A New York City mayor described by the periodicals of the day as a “dapper” ...

Two former mayors—Jimmy Walker in 1932 and William O’Dwyer in ... Hochul and her office reportedly began to examine her power to remove the mayor, before she expressed support for him in ...

In 1932, Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered hearings to determine if New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker should remain in office. Walker, who was part of the corrupt Tammany Hall political power at ...

Whether it's his first love of performing stand-up or captivating millions with his Emmy-winning role in Good Times, Jimmie Walker has entertained audiences worldwide for over five decades.