| | | | | |  | | By Erin Durkin and Anna Gronewold with Jonathan Custodio | Presented by Equinor | When Rep. Adriano Espaillat endorsed Eric Adams on Sunday, it was an answer to the mayoral hopeful's prayers. No, really: Adams said he kept a list of must-have endorsers topped by Espaillat's name under his pillow and prayed over it, lighting candles for good measure. "Finally, Jesus Christ looked down on me and brought me Congressman Espaillat," Adams said at a rally in Washington Heights. There was, of course, a significant detour on the way to that blessing: Espaillat had just as enthusiastically endorsed Scott Stringer for mayor, but withdrew his support over sexual misconduct allegations. Stringer has run to Adams' left, but Espaillat said the shift was a comfortable one, citing concerns about rising crime that the Brooklyn borough president and former cop has pledged to tackle. "I'm probably to the left of AOC … I read Das Kapital, both volumes," the uptown Congressman said, adding of Adams, who was once a registered Republican: "I think he's progressive. I don't see him as a conservative guy." The endorsement comes a week after Rep. Hakeem Jeffries threw his support behind attorney Maya Wiley's mayoral campaign, which in turn came shortly after Rep. Grace Meng endorsed Andrew Yang. Each pol has a significant base they hope to mobilize for their chosen candidate. The congressional endorsement stakes aren't quite over, even with many big names spoken for: The city's new ranked-choice voting system will give Espaillat a third bite at the apple, and he says he plans to announce his second-choice pick next week. IT'S MONDAY. Got tips, suggestions or thoughts? Let us know ... By email: EDurkin@politico.com and agronewold@politico.com, or on Twitter: @erinmdurkin and @annagronewold WHERE'S ANDREW? No public schedule yet. WHERE'S BILL? Appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe, holding a media availability, and appearing on NY1's Inside City Hall. DAYS UNTIL NEW YORK CITY'S MAYORAL PRIMARY: 29 ABOVE THE FOLD: Siena poll: James does better than Cuomo against a GOP gubernatorial candidate, by POLITICO's Bill Mahoney: New York state Attorney General Tish James did better than Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a hypothetical gubernatorial matchup against an unnamed Republican opponent, according to a new survey released by the Siena College Research Institute on Monday. The poll also showed that the embattled governor's own favorability ratings have stabilized after several months of decline. He has become enmeshed in several scandals, leading James to open an investigation while the state Assembly considers articles of impeachment. Turning to next year's gubernatorial election, voters said they'd prefer James over an unnamed Republican by a margin of 46-29. That's a 17-point lead. They'd prefer Cuomo over an unnamed Republican by a margin of 48-38. | | | | A message from Equinor: Can a wind turbine generate more than electricity? We believe it can. At Equinor, we're planning to power more than 1,000,000 homes in New York with homegrown, renewable energy. But we can do more. As a broad energy company with an ambitious net-zero target for 2050, we're pursuing the development of offshore wind projects in the US and quickly becoming a leader in the country's growing offshore wind industry. | | |
|  | WHAT CITY HALL'S READING | | "Can Andrew Yang Become Mayor of New York Without Union Support?" by The City's Reuven Blau: "With the June 22 Democratic primary less than a month away, several of the major hopefuls have notched endorsements from various municipal unions. But Yang, who has turned up at or near the top of most public polls, hasn't scored one. It would be unusual, if not unprecedented, for a candidate to make it to City Hall without that sort of support. Even former Mayor Mike Bloomberg had the backing of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association and the Correction Captains Association. 'One of the disadvantages that he has is his lack of experience in dealing with very difficult things in city government,' Henry Garrido, executive director of District Council 37, the city's largest public sector union, said of Yang." "Quiet! NYC mayoral candidate Scott Stringer promises to crack down on annoying noise," by New York Daily News' Shant Shahrigian: "New York City should come roaring back to life, but maybe a little more quietly than before, city Comptroller Scott Stringer, a mayoral hopeful, said on Sunday. The city should crack down on helicopter noise and annoying sounds like piercing sirens and irritating dirt bikes, Stringer said. 'This noise pollution is unpleasant and uncomfortable and more than that, it's actually unhealthy,' he said at a news conference near the Downtown Manhattan helicopter port, adding that excessive decibels can cause high blood pressure, memory problems and other woes. Stringer said he wants to ban 'non-essential' helicopter flights, starting with an executive order to get the New York City Economic Development Corporation to take steps to enact a prohibition." "NYC mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia plans to cut street space for cars by a quarter," by New York Daily News' Michael Gartland: "Mayoral hopeful Kathryn Garcia touted a plan Friday that would cut 25% of streetscape space currently devoted to cars and convert it to pedestrian and cyclist use. Her policy proposal, dubbed 25X25, would give more space to cyclists by adding at least 250 additional miles of protected bike lanes, tidy those lanes with small-bore vehicles called multihogs and expand bike parking near transit hubs. 'My approach to safety will be to make changes to the built environment to physically prevent crashes, instead of relying on driver behavior change. That's why we need protected bike lanes — with safety barriers that work and physically keep cars out,' she said." — Mayor Bill de Blasio said his successor "better damn well understand how New York City works" in a swipe at Andrew Yang. "New York City Subway Hires Security to Improve Safety," by Wall Street Journal's Paul Berger: "The operator of New York City's subway says it plans to spend $2.2 million a month on private security guards to address crime and quality-of-life issues in the sprawling system. Officials at the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which oversees the subway, have been increasing the number of guards while calling on the city to provide additional police officers following assaults on staff, instances of riders being shoved from station platforms, the killing of two homeless people and a customer survey indicating rising concern about safety." "Candidates Escalate Attacks as Mayoral Race Enters Final Month," by The New York Times' Katie Glueck: "First came the fevered pitch of the warm-up speeches and the catchy campaign jingle, in English and Spanish, which rang through the air at the park just south of City Hall. The New York City mayor's race was approaching a pivotal moment, and Eric Adams, one of the top candidates, seemed prepared to seize it. Mr. Adams proclaimed his readiness for a brutal final stretch of the mayoral primary — and, in ways implicit and overt, proceeded to rip into the track record of Andrew Yang, his chief rival, as he sketched out his own vision for the city. Just a day earlier, Mr. Yang, whose campaign has been typified by congeniality and optimism, lashed out at Mr. Adams's fund-raising practices, in his most direct criticism of an opponent to date." — California Rep. Katie Porter is backing Maya Wiley for mayor. — Tenants PAC announced a dual endorsement of Dianne Morales and Maya Wiley. | | | | JOIN TUESDAY FOR A CONVERSATION ON AMERICA'S MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS: The maternal and infant mortality rates in the U.S. have been rising, especially for women and babies of color. One year into the pandemic, how have social determinants of health contributed to maternal and child health outcomes for Black women and other women of color? Join POLITICO for a deep-dive conversation for which we'll use Illinois as a case study to understand how social determinants of health and Covid-19 complicate efforts to eliminate maternal and infant mortality. We will also explore the various public health and policy solutions to reduce racial disparities during pregnancy and postpartum. REGISTER HERE. | | | | |
| | WHAT ALBANY'S READING | | FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Internal polling from some tech companies that hire gig economy workers in New York shows support for a new kind of proposal being hashed out in Albany to address worker protections. A series of polls obtained by POLITICO that were commissioned by Uber, DoorDash and Lyft between February 2020 and February 2021 says that more than 80 percent of both app-based delivery and ride-hail drivers back a new hybrid classification that would "protect work flexibility" while expanding benefits. Three-fourths of Democratic voters who heard details about the concept supported the idea of that compromise, according to Global Strategy Group, which conducted the surveys. "We have tested this in other states and places across the country and data is consistent," Global Strategy Group's Jefrey Pollock told us. "These individuals are looking for a solution that protects their flexibility but gives them added benefits so the ability to choose when and where they work — but give them some benefits — is the sweet spot." The numbers back draft language for a yet-to-be-introduced bill in Albany that would allow the workers to unionize, collectively bargain and be eligible for more extensive protections, all without being classified as employees. It's the result of years of conversations among labor groups, tech companies and lawmakers trying to avoid clashes that resulted from similar attempts in California. But the tentative deal in Albany — with just 10 days left in session — has already earned criticism from some legislators and workers groups who say the compromise is bowing to large companies trying to avoid regulations. "Pace of Andrew Cuomo Impeachment Probe Frustrates Some Lawmakers," by Wall Street Journal's Jimmy Vielkind: "Some members of the New York state Assembly who support the impeachment of Gov. Andrew Cuomo are growing frustrated with the pace of the chamber's inquiry into the Democratic governor and his administration, and said they would use an outside report as a basis for moving forward. The members said they expect that a state attorney general investigation into accusations that Mr. Cuomo sexually harassed current and former aides will wrap up before the Assembly Judiciary Committee's probe... Assemblyman Ron Kim, a Queens Democrat who favors impeaching Mr. Cuomo, said the Judiciary Committee wasn't moving quickly enough and he would push his colleagues to act if Ms. James's report affirmed the harassment allegations. 'I think we already have enough evidence,' he said." — OPINION: "The Cuomo/Trump Playbook for Surviving a Scandal," by POLITICO's Jack Shafer: The brothers Cuomo, Andrew and Chris, just keep stepping in it, breaking rules they don't think should apply to them, deflecting tough questions about their conduct and sidestepping the ethical messes their behaviors have spilled. Instead of being reprimanded for their blitheness, the Cuomos have written a new chapter on how to manage a scandal. Following in the footsteps of Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and lesser reprobates, they're proving that in modern America a public figure can ride out almost any ignominy if he has a thick hide and is willing to take the beating. New York AG targets lethal force law in new police reform push, by POLITICO's Anna Gronewold: New York's attorney general is pushing legislators to overhaul state law and legally bar police officers from using lethal force unless there is no other option. Attorney General Tish James on Friday announced a bill being introduced in the state Legislature that would change New York's use of force law "from one of simple necessity to one of absolute last resort." It would also create new criminal penalties for officers found to have used "far more force that is necessary" in situations where some force was required, she said. James hinted earlier this year that she would pursue such initiatives after a grand jury decided not to convict the seven police officers involved in the death of a Rochester man who was experiencing a mental health crisis in March 2020. — "Inside the Secretive Legal Process That Can Shield Police From Charges," by The New York Times' Nicole Hong and Sarah Maslin Nir: "Grand jury proceedings almost always remain secret, and the transcripts of the inquiry into Mr. Prude's death provide a rare view into the inner workings of the criminal justice system at a pivotal moment in the continuing national debate over police accountability … The transcripts underscore the crucial role that grand juries play in deciding whether police officers are charged — or more often, not charged — for encounters that turn deadly. The transcripts also illuminate the particular challenges of prosecuting officers, even for a law enforcement official like Ms. James, who campaigned on criminal justice reform and sued the New York Police Department this year over its handling of protests touched off by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis." — "'Politics stops at the door': N.Y. AG defends her Cuomo probe amid accusations of ulterior motives," by New York Daily News' Chris Sommerfeldt: "New York Attorney General Letitia James pushed back Friday against accusations that her investigation into Gov. Cuomo's alleged sexual misconduct is tainted by her own political ambitions… 'Politics stops at the door,' James said, adding that she considers the claims of political bias 'personal attacks against me and my office.'" "New York nurses denounce new maskless guidelines," by New York Post's Jesse O'Neill: "New York's largest nurses union says the state is not ready to unmask. The New York State Nurses Association, which represents 42,000 medical workers, issued a scathing press release Friday slamming last week's CDC guidance that fully vaccinated individuals can forgo face coverings in most indoor settings. Officials in Albany adopted the federal mask guidelines days later. But the nurses said that the coronavirus crisis is 'far from over' — and that authorities should err on the side of safety, even if there is some 'unnecessary inconvenience.'" "Yes, Pot Is Legal. But It's Also in Short Supply," by The New York Times' Tracey Tully: "In New York and New Jersey, the race is on to grow legal weed. In Orange County, N.Y., there are plans to build a large cannabis cultivation and processing plant on the grounds of a defunct state prison About 25 miles south, over the border in New Jersey, an industrial complex once owned by the pharmaceutical giant Merck will be converted into an even bigger marijuana-growing hub. ...The advent of legalized adult-use marijuana in New York and New Jersey is an entrepreneur's dream, with some estimating that the potential market in the densely populated region will soar to more than $6 billion within five years. But the rush to get plants into soil in factory-style production facilities underscores another fundamental reality in the New York metropolitan region: There are already shortages of legal marijuana." #UpstateAmerica: Capital Region musicians will not let HBO buck industry standards for their performances during the network's filming of historical drama "The Gilded Age" in Troy. | | | |   | | |
| | FROM THE DELEGATION | | "AOC, Jamaal Bowman condemn anti-Semitic violence amid Middle East unrest," by New York Post's Jon Levine: "Leading New York City progressives have moved to condemn the recent spate of anti-Semitic violence in the United States, which has come amid renewed unrest in the Middle East. 'We will never, ever tolerate antisemitism here in NY or anywhere in the world. The recent surge in attacks is horrifying. We stand with our Jewish communities in condemning this violence,' AOC said in a tweet Friday evening. Her call was echoed by fellow New York progressive lawmaker Rep. Jamaal Bowman in a press release." SUMMER OF CHUCK: The Senate majority leader had a karaoke moment in Park Slope. | | AROUND NEW YORK | | — A protester at a pro-Palestinian march was arrested and charged with a hate crime in the beating of a Jewish man near Times Square. In a separate incident, a Brooklyn man was charged with setting fire to a building housing a synagogue and a yeshiva and punching an Orthodox Jewish man in the head. — An admissions policy change dramatically altered the incoming classes at several selective high schools in affluent Manhattan neighborhoods. — NYC Pride members voted to overturn the organization's ban on a gay police officers' group marching, but the board overruled them and maintained the policy. — Two jail guards charged with ignoring their duties the night Jeffrey Epstein killed himself and then lying about it have reached an agreement that could end the criminal case against them. — A historic city chess club is divided over a vaccine mandate for members. — Clergy in Albany are calling for peace after several shootings in the city. — Ulster County will save $4 million by refinancing bonds. — The Queens Night Market will be back on June 19. — The New York League of Conservation Voters is endorsing Corey Johnson for New York City comptroller. | | | | Did you know that POLITICO Pro has coverage and tools at the state level? All the state legislative and regulatory tracking, budget documents, state agency contact information, and everything else you need to stay ahead of state policy movement integrate into our smart and customizable platform. Learn more and become a Pro today. | | | | |
| | SOCIAL DATA BY DANIEL LIPPMAN | | HAPPY BIRTHDAY: NBC/MSNBC's Kasie Hunt ... Giovanna Gray Lockhart ... Randall Whitestone … Edelman's Sarah Miller … Bloomberg's Alisa Parenti ... (was Sunday): Election lawyer Jerry Goldfeder … William Minor of DLA Piper … ABC's Mary Bruce … Nate McDermott … NBC's Danielle Dellorto … CNN's Adam Levy … former AG Bill Barr … (was Saturday): Jay Carney … Joe Pompeo … Oren Cass ... Jon Ward … Accenture's Richard Keil MEDIAWATCH — Kelsey Koberg is now an editor at Fox News Digital. She most recently was press secretary for the Export-Import Bank. … Tara Vales has joined Edelman's external affairs team as VP of media and executive positioning. She previously was senior manager of public relations at CNN. IN MEMORIAM — " Mark Levitan, Who Measured the True Face of Poverty, Dies at 73" MAKING MOVES — Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven is now a senior adviser in Lazard's financial advisory business. (h/t POLITICO Playbook) | | | | A message from Equinor: The energy transition is the defining challenge opportunity of our time. Without energy, the world would simply stop. Today, 80% of energy comes from fossil fuels—and the energy system has to change. The world needs energy — but it must be affordable, reliable, and accessible. How will we do it? By accelerating the energy transition . At Equinor, we're growing our portfolio in renewable energy and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. We're already planning to power more than 1,000,000 homes in New York with homegrown, renewable energy. But for us, that's only the beginning. By the time the global population reaches 9 billion in 2050, our goal is to have net-zero emissions. Discover more about Equinor at www.equinor.com/USA. | | |
| | REAL ESTATE | | "Landlord uses illegal-lockout proceeding to oust unlawful tenant," by The Real Deal's Suzannah Cavanaugh : "New York's housing law includes a safeguard against self-help evictions, or when a landlord swaps the locks or shuts off utilities to unlawfully evict a tenant. A renter can bring an illegal lockout proceeding against their landlord to expedite the case through housing court and get back into an apartment. But a Queens landlord recently used the law to flip the script. Michael Carr, an attorney at real estate firm Rosenberg & Estis, filed an illegal lockout proceeding in Queens housing court on behalf of Kew Gardens property owner Leagem Partners. The landlord's claim: a potential tenant had unlawfully taken possession of an apartment at 119-20 Union Turnpike."
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