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Compiled by Austin C. Jefferson Friday, May 16, 2025 |
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Chance of showers and patchy fog in New York City, chance of thunderstorms in Albany and partly cloudy then showers likely in Buffalo. New York City, low 63; Albany, low 65; Buffalo, low 60. |
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* The New York Times opinion section plans to release an assortment of perspectives on New York City mayoral candidates from at least 10 to 12 experts across politics, law and business, as well as former government officials recruited to weigh in on the competitive race, three sources with knowledge of the matter told City & State.
* In a competitive City Council primary already loaded with outside spending, incumbent Council Member Shahana Hanif will get a six-figure boost from a couple of pro-housing and pro-public space PACs, the groups exclusively told City & State. * Yesterday, the Court of Appeals heard arguments in a case that could determine whether upstate cities like Kingston and Poughkeepsie will be able to adopt rent control measures. |
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By Sophie Krichevsky
If New York City mayoral candidates were seeking to prove to voters that they were the biggest Knicks fans on the ballot rather than most worthy of running the biggest city in the world, Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and former Comptroller Scott Stringer probably would not have picked up any votes last night.
During a mayoral forum hosted by Hell Gate and New York Focus, Mamdani, Stringer and Comptroller Brad Lander – the only three in attendance – were all asked to do the Knicks fan equivalent of naming five brothers at a frat party: Name one current New York Knick – other than captain Jalen Brunson.
Stringer’s answer, after a long, befuddled pause: Aaron Rodgers (you know, the now-former New York Jets quarterback). That elicited some laughter. Lander, the Park Slope resident, named Mikal Bridges without hesitation; the Knicks wing previously played for the Brooklyn Nets. Mamdani, for his part, came up just short. He named “Thibs” – Knicks Head Coach Tom Thibodeau – but moderator Christopher Robbins of Hell Gate seemed to shrug as the crowd laughed.
Mamdani did make a point of launching his first TV ad during the Knicks playoff run last month, and he made a campaign video actively talking with Knicks fans, and has consistently tweeted things like “bing bong,” something of a catchphrase for fans (an imitation of the sound of subway doors closing).
Fellow mayoral candidate state Sen. Zellnor Myrie is a die-hard fan himself, and has gone on Knicks podcasts and held campaign watch parties. Myrie spokesperson Olivia Lapeyrolerie told City & State via text, “Zellnor Myrie is the only real Knicks fan running for Mayor.” Got tips? Email editor@cityandstateny.com |
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A message from Alliance for Automotive Innovation |
61% of New Yorkers don’t want the government deciding what vehicle they drive. The statewide ban on the sale of new gas cars ignores affordability issues and infrastructure realities, all while restricting consumer choice and threatening auto industry jobs in the state during uncertain economic times. Governor Hochul needs to pump the brakes on the gas car ban. Let consumer choice drive the future. Learn more at: https://advocacy.theautoalliance.org/ny-carban/
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* Restore Sanity NYC is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(4) advocacy group, but records show it’s linked to Tusk Strategies, whose CEO is advising Andrew Cuomo’s campaign for mayor, The City reports. * New York City announced the Asylum Application Help Center would close by the end of June, blaming “gaps in state funding” for migrant-related costs, marking the latest shrinking of the city’s response to the migrant influx, The New York Times reports.
* As Medicaid costs continue an unsustainable climb, state leaders have decided to bank on $3.7 billion for a tax on Medicaid insurers known as Managed Care Organizations, which the federal government approved at the end of last year, State of Politics reports.
* Mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo bailed on a planned visit to a Queens senior center as dozens of raging protesters were expected to confront the ex-gov over his botched handling of the nursing homes during the pandemic, the New York Post reports.
* Starting this fall, the State University of New York’s community colleges will offer free tuition, fees, books and supplies to adults ages 25-55 who do not yet have a degree and are enrolling to study a “high demand” field, the Times Union reports. * More news below … |
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A message from The Black Institute |
A new poll by The Black Institute shows 82% of New York parents support a law requiring parental approval for children under 16 to download apps. It's time for Congress to act. Parents want a solution that is simple, empowers them, and protects teens online. Check out the poll here: http://Tbiresearchny.org
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* State lawmakers and law enforcement officials are pushing for a bill that aims to curtail the spread of homemade devices that can turn average firearms into machine guns capable of spraying hundreds of bullets in a matter of seconds, Gothamist reports.
* The proposed cuts to Medicaid and other federally funded human services programs would have dire financial implications for Erie County government and cripple the county’s ability to provide even basic Social Services programs, The Buffalo News reports.
* Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to visit the Seneca Nation's Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday to apologize for the state’s role in the Thomas Indian School, and to meet with survivors – a visit that is months, if not years, in the making, WXXI reports.
* Resorts World Casino New York City, Cirrus Workforce Housing Advisors and a coalition of labor unions announced a landmark agreement to build up to 50,000 units of workforce housing citywide over the next two decades, QNS reports. * NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has justified her criminal crackdown on cycling by saying that complaints about cyclists are the most frequent concerns she hears, but such complaints could be coming from her mother, Streetsblog New York City reports. |
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| Episode 8: An Interview with Zellnor Myrie. |
Welcome to Episode 8 of our new podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Bradley Tusk chats with mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie about his plans to deliver more housing, safer subways and a Jalen Brunson cross-endorsement. Sponsored by: Google, New York Apartment Association, AARP New York City |
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A message from Tenants Political Action Committee |
This week’s update from the Tenants PAC Board outlines the first wave of endorsements for the 2025 elections and why they matter. From City Council to Comptroller to Borough President, these candidates have shown they’re ready to stand up to the real estate lobby and fight for tenants. With evictions rising and rent hikes looming, Tenants PAC is mobilizing to elect leaders who will protect and expand affordable housing across New York.
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* The House Budget Committee rejected the GOP’s party-line tax and spending package in a 21-16 vote, thanks to ongoing opposition from hard-line conservatives, Politico reports.
* For years, Democratic state leaders believed their immigrant programs were free from federal interference, but Republicans in Washington are now threatening to penalize states that continue them, the Times reports. * The Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for a group of Venezuelan immigrants in northern Texas, CNN reports. |
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A message from American Chemistry Council |
Affordability is the top priority for New Yorkers, who are already suffering from high costs. If S.1464/A.1749 is enacted, the average family of four will pay up to $732 more per year for groceries and the small businesses that are the backbone of our communities will be hurt — all without meaningfully protecting our environment. New Yorkers and businesses are saying NO to higher prices and empty shelves, and YES to an AFFORDABLE waste reduction law. Read more here.
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* U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has put pressure on some Republican Party chairs in her congressional district to step aside after recent tensions involving the selection of her potential successor, the Times Union reports. * To illustrate the major repairs needed in one of Amtrak’s East River tunnels, a top railroad official only needed to brush his hands along a piece of metal as rusty debris fell to the tunnel floor at the slightest touch, Gothamist reports.
* The CEO of a local super PAC spending big money to support City Council candidate Wil López has fallen flat in an unprecedented effort to knock five competing candidates off of the ballot, The City reports. |
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A message from Parker Jewish Institute |
New Hyde Park-based Parker Jewish Institute is a premier provider of Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. Innovating in patient-centered health care and technology, the skilled nursing facility leads in teaching/geriatric research. Nationally renowned, Parker features its own medical team, and provides community-based health care, encompassing Home Health Care, Medical House Calls, Palliative Care and Hospice. Parker is home to Queens-Long Island Renal Institute, providing hemodialysis, and PRINE Health, offering advanced vascular services. parkerinstitute.org - 877-727-5373
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