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Compiled by Sahalie Donaldson Thursday, October 12, 2023 |
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Sunny in New York City, and partly sunny in Albany and Buffalo. New York City, high 69; Albany, high 65; Buffalo, high 69. |
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A message from Clean Path NY |
New Yorkers deserve reliable energy--whenever and wherever we need it. Clean Path NY will connect more than 1.5 million New York homes to clean power generated right here in our state. CPNY will support our communities with 8,300 good-paying jobs across New York, and clean our air by preventing 49 million tons of CO2. With the solar, wind, and state-of-the-art transmission we need, CPNY is ready to secure New York’s clean, reliable energy future. |
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* The reckoning for the Democratic Socialists of America in the wake of Hamas’ attacks on Israel could mark a realignment at the extreme end of the Democratic Party as the brutality Saturday has shaken some who had been boosted by the DSA, Politico New York reports.
* The New York City Council is threatening to take legal action against the Adams’ administration over its refusal to disclose detailed data about illegal weed dispensaries in the Big Apple – and a top City Hall aide recently told members of the legislative body to “by all means” have at it, the Daily News reports.
* Gov. Kathy Hochul yesterday enthusiastically embraced New York City’s request to temporarily suspend the city’s decades-old “right to shelter” agreement in response to the wave of asylum-seekers who have inundated the shelter system, The City reports. * The New York City Police Department has ordered all cops to report in uniform starting Friday in anticipation of potential unrest stemming from a call by the former leader of Hamas to stage global demonstrations in support of Palestinians, the New York Post reports.
* Homeowners across New York City will soon have to shell out at least $50 for new trash bins as the city tries to crack down on rodents by standardizing garbage collections under new rules announced by Mayor Eric Adams yesterday that’ll affect some 765,000 homes and buildings, the Post reports. * More news below … |
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A message from Brown & Weinraub, PLLC |
Brown & Weinraub continues to work on behalf of a broad range of clients in virtually every sector of New York’s economy. Our team includes former government officials and professionals experienced in advancing policy and funding agendas year-round. We help businesses navigate regulations, identify procurement opportunities, and advance their message to a variety of government stakeholders. We’re proud to provide our clients informed guidance about when and where their efforts can be most effective.
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* Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said he will withhold a key approval for a planned $780 million soccer stadium in Willets Point unless the Adams administration reinstates a popular street vendor market in Corona Plaza, Gothamist reports. * A Yonkers hotel that has housed migrant families since May is being sued by Yonkers officials for more than $200,000 in fines for operating what they describe as an unapproved boarding house, The Journal News reports.
* Existing non-native casinos and racinos in the Finger Lakes and Western New York and unions representing their employees are formally launching a coalition to have a voice in the ongoing negotiations for a new gaming compact between the state and the Seneca Nation of Indians, State of Politics reports.
* A 2019 settlement mandated the New York City Department of Transportation to survey and fix any street that didn’t have adequate access for people with disabilities, but one deadline has already been blown and officials are still figuring out a new timeline, The City reports.
* A Westchester Republican who allegedly dropped the N-word in work emails and referred to a rival and his wife as a “b—h,” is listed in campaign finance records as donating $1,000 to incumbent New York City Council Member Vickie Paladino’s reelection campaign – and Paladino’s opponent is now demanding she give back the money, the Daily News reports.
* Two men were arrested yesterday and charged with conspiring to defraud New York City of millions of dollars by channeling money from Childrens Community Services, a nonprofit meant to house the homeless, to companies that they secretly ran, The New York Times reports. |
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A message from The Parkside Group |
The Parkside Group congratulates our CEO, Harry Giannoulis, on being named a top consultant by CSNY. As principal strategist for the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, Harry has overseen the election of Democrats in every corner of the state. Working with a dedicated team of staff, volunteers, labor leaders, and activists, history was made electing two consecutive State Senate supermajorities. To learn more about how we can help your cause or campaign, visit www.theparksidegroup.com
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* Even as the New York City jails system system teeters on the edge of potential takeover, even as the federal monitor’s descriptions grow more dire, even as 28 detainees have died this year and last, the corrections department remains unserious about its responsibilities and the need to turn things around, the Daily News writes. * Every new detail revealed about New York City’s $432 million contract with DocGo affirms what a bad deal it is – for the company’s clients, for city and state taxpayers, for accountability, the Times Union writes.
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A message from Long Island Association |
Join the Long Island Association on October 13th at 11:00 a.m. for their Fall Luncheon featuring global icon David Beckham. LIA President & CEO Matt Cohen will have a conversation with Beckham about his illustrious soccer career, business endeavors, and philanthropic work. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Sands New York and Captain Sponsors Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Haugland Group. There is limited availability – register and purchase your ticket or table today.
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Political Personalities with Skye |
Invenergy: An American-led trailblazer for New York’s clean energy future. Watch here. |
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* Rep. Steve Scalise, the Republican nominee to lead the U.S. House of Representatives, faced a test of whether he could gain enough support from his splintered party conference to be elected speaker on the chamber floor, Reuters reports. * A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza after Israel ordered a “full siege” of the territory, causing shortages of electricity, food and water in retribution for Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel, The Washington Post reports.
* The U.S. government is struggling to locate Americans stranded in Israel – and so far doesn’t seem likely to try to airlift them out, even as Hamas intensifies its attacks, including near Ben Gurion International Airport, Politico reports. |
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A message from City & State |
Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Forum this Wednesday, 10/11!
City & State is excited to present the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration webinar sponsored by Spectrum on October 11th at 10am. The webinar will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month along with the importance of diversity in government and diversity in New York’s leadership, including keynote remarks by NYC Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana Almanzar, a one-on-one interview with NYC Housing Preservation & Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. and a panel including State Senator Kristin Gonzalez, Assembly Member John Zaccaro, NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, and Syracuse Council Member Rita Paniagua!
Find out more & register today! |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: To New York City Council Member Robert Holden … to Ruth Halberg, Democratic state committeewoman for the 76th Assembly District … to Melinda Person, NYSUT executive director … to Former Assembly Member Gabriela Rosa … to Chris Coffey, CEO of Tusk Strategies … to Assembly Member Karines Reyes … to former New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Lorelei Salas … and to Michael Barbaro, host of The New York Times’ “The Daily” podcast.
MOVING ON: Dan Lehman has been appointed as the next CEO and president of the national homeless service provider HELP USA, effective Nov. 15. He was previously executive vice president and chief financial officer at Primary Care Development Corp. … Nick Berkowitz started working with Open New York as its director of communications and digital strategy … Laura Santella-Saccone has been named as chief marketing and brand officer for MetroPlusHealth.
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A message from City & State |
Register Today for the Transportation in New York Summit on October 25th!
Join us as we bring together experts across sectors to assess the current state of New York’s transportation systems, break down recent legislative actions, and look towards the future of all things coming and going in New York! Join us for a special one-on-one interview with Port Authority of NY & NJ Executive Director Rick Cotton, and five information-packed panels! Panel Topics: - Upgrading New York’s Transportation Infrastructure
- Solving NY’s Transit Puzzles
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The Future of NY Transit
- Transportation Projects Happening in New York Now
- Smart, Alternative & Inclusive Transport
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10 a.m. – New York City Mayor Eric Adams makes a public space-related announcement, Parkside Avenue and Park Circle, Brooklyn.
10 a.m. – The New York City Council Committee on Health and the Committee on Youth Services holds a joint oversight hearing focused on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s efforts to clear the backlog that has led to significant delays in the background check process for child care providers, employees and volunteers, Council Chambers, City Hall, Manhattan. 10:30 a.m. – Gov. Kathy Hochul makes a mental health announcement, 633 Third Ave, 38th Floor, Manhattan.
10:30 a.m. – Religious leaders, organized labor, and advocates gather to launch the New York Shelter for All in Need Equally or “NY SANE” Coalition, which will defend the right to shelter in New York City and advocate for sustainable solutions to the migrant crisis, St. Bartholomew's Church, 325 Park Ave., Manhattan.
11 a.m. – Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks at a press conference with the families of Kawaski Trawick, Allan Feliz, Antonio Williams and Delrawn Small, City Hall, Chambers Street and Centre Street, Manhattan.
11 a.m. – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers Police, Verra Mobility representatives and others announce the start of the warning period for Yonkers Safe Stop School Bus Safety Program, School 23, 56 Van Cortlandt Park Ave., Yonkers.
12 p.m. – Assembly Members Sarah Clark, Jen Lunsford, Demond Meeks and Harry Bronson join representatives from Monroe County ambulance providers participate to urge Hochul to sign A.250-A/S.1466, Direct Pay for Ambulance and EMS Providers into law, Irondequoit Ambulance, 2330 Norton St., Rochester.
2 p.m. – Westchester County Executive George Latimer signs several crucial environmental bills that have been refined through months of collaboration with the Board of Legislators, Saxon Woods Park, 1800 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains.
4 p.m. – Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright receives the National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month Award from Goodwill NYNJ, 25 Elm Place, Third floor, Brooklyn.
5:30 p.m. – Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosts her annual Italian Heritage Month celebration, Schiff Family Great Hall, The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx.
5:30 p.m. – New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams hosts the council’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Council Chambers, City Hall, Manhattan.
6 p.m. – Williams moderates a panel at the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development's Conference on Housing Justice, 515 Malcolm X Blvd., Manhattan. 6 p.m. – Assembly Member David I. Weprin attends the Rehabilitation Through the Arts Gala, Hudson Loft, 2 S. Astor St., Irvington.
7 p.m. – Adams hosts “Talk with Eric: A Community Conversation,” M.S. 88, 544 Seventh Ave., Brooklyn.
7 p.m. – Seawright Attends the Manhattan Young Democrats’ 15th annual Young Gets It Done! fundraiser, Sweetie, 85 Avenue A, Basement Level, Manhattan. |
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“We’re closer than ever to showing the doubters, the rat-sympathizers, and the trash-lovers just how wrong they were.” – New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether the city can prove it can get trash off its streets, via the Post |
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