| | | | | |  | | By Erin Durkin and Anna Gronewold with Jonathan Custodio | Presented by Facebook | When Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans for a ticker tape parade to honor health care workers way back in April of 2020, it seemed like a distant possibility. New Yorkers were dying en masse and hospitals were swamped, but the mayor said that whenever it was safe for mass public events to resume, the first order of business would be a parade for doctors and nurses and essential workers in all fields who toiled through the crisis. Now that moment is here, with vaccinations having driven the city's Covid-19 positive test rate down to 0.59 percent, the lowest level recorded since the coronavirus was a thing here. The ticker tape parade is set for July 7, de Blasio announced Monday. Essential workers will be feted along the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway in Lower Manhattan in the first major parade to take place since the pandemic set in. "We're always going to remember the pain and tragedy of Covid," de Blasio said. "But we need a day to celebrate the heroism of everyday New Yorkers." New York state is right on the cusp of the trigger Gov. Andrew Cuomo set for lifting most remaining pandemic restrictions, which will happen when 70 percent of adults have received their first shot. The number stands at 69.9 percent, Cuomo said Monday, so we're talking any minute now. When the state officially hits the mark, social distancing will no longer be required at most businesses and industry-specific rules requiring cleaning and health screening will become optional. "You remember those frightening days. We've gone from that point to today, where New York State has virtually the lowest positivity rate in the United States of America," Cuomo said. "It's not the finish line at 70, but we're coming around the last turn on the track." Besides the parade, the city has a marquee reopening concert planned for August in Central Park. And the New York State Fair will be back at 100 percent capacity, up from 50 percent in previously announced plans. IT'S TUESDAY. 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? Holding a media availability. DAYS TO THE PRIMARY: 7 PROGRAMMING NOTE: New York Playbook will not publish on Friday, June 18. We'll be back on our normal schedule on Monday, June 21. Please continue to follow POLITICO New York. | | A message from Facebook: The internet has changed a lot since 1996 - internet regulations should too
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|  | WHAT CITY HALL'S READING | | Adams, Garcia top latest poll in New York mayor's race, by POLITICO's Sally Goldenberg and Joe Anuta: Eric Adams continues to dominate the field of Democratic hopefuls as New Yorkers head to the polls for early voting ahead of the June 22 primary to replace outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to a new poll sponsored by WNBC, Telemundo 47 and POLITICO. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, would win with 56 percent by the 12th round of ranked-choice voting. Former city Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, the candidate who lasted until the final round, loses to Adams by 12 points, Marist College found in polling 876 likely primary voters from June 3-9. Marist questioned respondents in English and Spanish on cellphones and landlines. — "Adams Attacks Garcia as Poll Shows They Lead Mayoral Field," by The New York Times' Emma G. Fitzsimmons: "Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, clearly sees Ms. Garcia as a threat: He held a news conference with sanitation workers on Monday to draw attention to allegations that women and minority workers at the city agency received unequal pay. Ms. Garcia ran the Sanitation Department until last year, when she resigned to run for mayor. Ms. Garcia, for her part, defended her record and declared the mayoral contest a two-person race. 'I guess the mudslinging has started,' she said at a senior center in Manhattan. 'So I guess he knows that we're in a two-person race.'" — Another survey by the Manhattan Institute found Adams and Garcia in a statistical tie for first. "Yang wins NYC mayoral endorsement from police union that reps Adams," by New York Daily News' Michael Gartland: "Mayoral contender Andrew Yang won the endorsement Monday of the police union that represents current and retired NYPD captains, including rival candidate Eric Adams — a blow to the Brooklyn borough president who's emphasized public safety and has been leading in most recent polls. In winning the endorsement of the Captains Endowment Association, Yang burnished his law-and-order bona fides as his primary campaign moves into its final week." — Adams plans to file a Campaign Finance Board complaint against Yang's campaign, alleging he got the help of an influential YouTuber and podcaster without properly disclosing the partnership. "Wall Street pours millions into NYC mayor race, with Adams and Yang getting the biggest boost," by CNBC's Brian Schwartz: "Wall Street leaders have poured more than $9 million into groups supporting candidates in the race for New York's next mayor, with most of the big money getting behind former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. CNBC reviewed records of donations from leaders on Wall Street who contributed to organizations supporting New York's Democratic mayoral candidates." "Is Bill de Blasio Secretly Backing Eric Adams for Mayor? " by The New York Times' Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Jeffery C. Mays: "It was one of the more memorable moments in the New York City mayor's race: Eight Democratic candidates were asked at a debate earlier this month if they would accept an endorsement from Mayor Bill de Blasio. Only one, Andrew Yang, raised his hand... After eight tumultuous years in office, Mr. de Blasio is indeed loathed in many corners of the city. But some of his policies like universal prekindergarten are popular, and he has maintained support among Black voters — a critical constituency that helped him capture the mayoralty in 2013. With a week before the June 22 primary, Mr. de Blasio has not made an endorsement and has no apparent plans to do so. But several people close to the mayor say that he favors Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, and has worked behind the scenes to persuade others to endorse him." — The mayoral candidates are spending heavily on efforts to win over the Latino vote. " DA Candidate Tali Farhadian Weinstein Dumps $8.2 Million Of Her Own Money Into Campaign," by WNYC's Gwynne Hogan: "Just weeks before the primary election, Manhattan District Attorney candidate Tali Farhadian Weinstein has pumped $8.2 million dollars into her campaign, raising alarm bells among ethics watchdogs as she blows past the amounts raised by her seven rival candidates by more than $10 million." — Three Manhattan DA candidates are trying to pitch their lack of prosecutorial experience as a positive attribute with voters. | | | | DON'T MISS THE MILKEN INSTITUTE FUTURE OF HEALTH SUMMIT: POLITICO will feature a special edition of our Future Pulse newsletter at the 2021 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit. The newsletter takes readers inside one of the most influential gatherings of global health industry leaders and innovators who are turning lessons learned from the past year into a healthier, more resilient and more equitable future. 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| | WHAT ALBANY'S READING | | "Inside the governor's mansion meeting that set stage for Skyway turnabout," by The Buffalo News' Mark Sommer: "Beef tenderloin, shrimp and asparagus were on the menu, with cheesecake for dessert, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo hosted Western New York's Democratic state delegation June 1. But the culinary fare wasn't what brought the six Assembly members, two state senators and a half-dozen commissioners and staff aides to the Executive Mansion that evening. The Kensington and Scajaquada expressways could be big beneficiaries after a decision Monday by Rep. Brian Higgins and State Sen. Tim Kennedy to back away from a New York State study on the Skyway's removal. "The governor, sitting at the head of the dining table, discussed the need for the delegation to decide among themselves what their priorities were and to speak with one voice to capitalize on what is expected to be a once-in-a-generation infrastructure bill from the Biden administration, according to seven legislators who attended. By the time dinner was over, it became clear to the delegation and the governor that a new pecking order had taken hold, with a project to transform a section of the Kensington Expressway and another to change the Scajaquada Expressway rising in popularity, while plans to dismantle the Skyway were in free fall. Six days later, Rep. Brian Higgins and State Sen. Tim Kennedy announced their withdrawal of support for the Skyway project, although Higgins told The News on Saturday that the meeting at the governor's residence had no impact on the decision or its timing." "Brown's non-campaign campaign for mayor," by Investigative Post's Geoff Kelly: "Mayor Byron Brown seems determined to act as though there's no primary election next week. No opponents, no contest, no question that he will cruise to an unprecedented fifth term. He's barely bothering to raise money, nor is he spending much. There were no television or radio ad buys through the end of May, though some are coming soon, according to the mayor's campaign finance filings. There have been few mailers and a paucity of lawn signs. Brown barely mentions the June 22 Democratic primary in public, unless compelled by reporters. He has flat-out refused to debate India Walton, his principal challenger. … It's a sound enough strategy. Walton's biggest hurdle is lack of name recognition." "New York State Fair to open at 100% capacity this summer. What you need to know.," by USA Today Network's Joseph Spector: "More funnel cakes for the family! The New York State Fair near Syracuse will open at 100% capacity this summer as COVID rates continue to decline and vaccination rates increase, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. The fair is scheduled Friday, Aug. 20 through Monday, Sept. 6. It was originally slated to open at 50% capacity." #UpstateAmerica: "It crashed through the gate and went airborne." A stolen ambulance chase lasted from Utica to Rochester and ended with the vehicle soaring into Irondequoit Bay. #UpstateAmerica2: Nearly five months into the Biden administration, Donald Trump's official portrait was still hanging in the IG office of the 99th Regional Support Command at the Rochester Army Reserve Center on Monday, says Daniel Lippman. A spokesperson for the reserve center told him the photos will be "taken down first thing" Tuesday morning. "I'm going to assume it was an oversight but I honestly don't know," the spokesperson said. #ZooYork: Help name the Seneca Park Zoo snow leopard cub. | | | |   | | |
| | FROM THE DELEGATION | | "Stefanik draws a Democratic challenger in NY-21," by Spectrum's Nick Reisman: "Democrat Matt Putorti on Monday formally launched his bid for the 21st Congressional District as he seeks the nomination to challenge Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik next year. Putorti, a 37-year-old attorney from Whitehall, in Washington County, released a video on social media highlighting his ties to the North Country. If elected, he would be the first openly gay man to serve in Congress from the district." Schumer apologizes after using outdated term for disabled children during housing interview, by POLITICO's Nick Niedzwiadek: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer apologized on Monday for using an outmoded word to refer to developmentally disabled children during a recent podcast appearance. Appearing on the One NYCHA podcast, Schumer used the word "retarded" in making a point about the challenge of overcoming community resistance to housing initiatives meant to serve vulnerable populations… The term is considered outdated and offensive by many, and advocates for people with mental and intellectual disabilities discourage its use. On Monday afternoon, a Schumer spokesperson said the majority leader erred in using such an "inappropriate and outdated word" during the interview. "New bill from Rep. Torres would give NYCHA more construction flexibility," by New York Daily News' Michael Gartland: "Rep. Ritchie Torres will introduce a bill to Congress this month that would allow public housing authorities to revamp the way they conduct renovations and repairs by permitting design and construction work to proceed in a more streamlined way. Torres (D-N.Y.), who grew up in the New York City Housing Authority's Throggs Neck Houses development, is proposing the new legislation so NYCHA and other housing authorities around the country can move more quickly on much-needed renovations and save money in the process." | | Scranton on the Hudson | | "Biden-Trudeau border meeting dashes hopes for quick Canada reopening," by Times Union's Eric Anderson: "North Country officials are renewing calls for the U.S. to unilaterally reopen its border to Canadians after a meeting between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apparently failed to make any progress. 'While area business welcomed recent indications from Canada that they were seemingly ready to take at least some initial steps centered on their quarantine requirements for returning Canadians, we are back to the frustrations of delay and a total lack of transparency or reliable information,' said Garry Douglas, president and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce in Plattsburgh." WATCH: Today at 10 a.m. ET, POLITICO Live is hosting a conversation on the prospects of reopening the US-Canada border 14 months after it closed due to Covid-19. Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.), Co-Chair of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus is among the confirmed panelists. Watch live here. | | | | JOIN TODAY FOR A CONVERSATION ON REOPENING THE U.S.-CANADA BORDER : It's been more than one year since the border between the U.S. and Canada first closed to non-essential travel due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The unprecedented and ongoing closure imposed economic and social costs in border communities and across both countries. Join POLITICO for an urgent conversation on what's at stake in the border closure, what it will take to reopen safely, and how the pandemic will change the border in the long term. REGISTER HERE. | | | | |
| | AROUND NEW YORK | | — The NYPD has set up a mobile command post and increased patrols in the heart of Midtown Manhattan following a surge in robberies, assaults and shootings. — There's a shortage of election lawyers in the city. — City jails will again allow visits starting next week. — A mother duck and her ducklings got some help crossing the street in Brooklyn and visited the local bagel store. — Albany County is on track to set another record in fatal opioid overdoses this year. — Fifty-cent cones for all at Stewart's this Father's Day. — Uber prices are rising as the city's taxi industry struggles to recover from the pandemic. — "Gone Girl" actress Lisa Banes died from a traumatic brain injury days after she was struck by a scooter in a hit-and-run on the Upper West Side. — A black bear cub was found dead in a Staten Island parking lot. | | SOCIAL DATA BY DANIEL LIPPMAN | | HAPPY BIRTHDAY: CNN's Dana Bash, Bianna Golodryga and Karl de Vries … Alyssa Farah … AP's Evan Vucci … NYT's Clifford Levy … Ryan Chittum … Google's Becca Rutkoff … Marie Harf … POLITICO's Brian Faler … Richard Edelman … Jana Plat … Sophie Vaughan WELCOME TO THE WORLD — Kristen Welker, NBC News chief White House correspondent, and John Hughes welcomed Margot Lane Welker Hughes early Saturday morning, with the help of a surrogate. She came in 8 lbs, 6 oz. More from the "Today" show … Pic … Another pic MEDIAWATCH — CNN's Christiane Amanpour announced she's been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She said she's already had successful surgery and is now undergoing chemotherapy. Her on-air announcement (h/t POLITICO Playbook) FOR YOUR RADAR — "Trump says he's gotten major book offers. Publishing insiders say, no way," by POLITICO's Daniel Lippman and Meridith McGraw: POLITICO reached out to top publishers and editors at the 'Big Five' publishing houses — Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan Publishers, and Simon & Schuster — to see if they had heard anything about any such deals Trump had been offered. None of the sources said they had heard about such potential book offers, and most said they wouldn't touch a Trump project when he does start shopping a book around. MAKING MOVES — Yardena Wolf will be chief of staff for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). She previously was VP of the New York office of Berger Hirschberg Strategies. … Matthew Gallagher is joining BCW as an EVP heading its North America corporate practice. He previously spent nearly a decade in various roles at APCO Worldwide. (h/t POLITICO Playbook) ... Richard Hahn is now a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center, where he'll head the criminal justice department's research program. He previously was executive director of the Crime & Justice Program at NYU's Marron Institute of Urban Management. | | A message from Facebook: Why Facebook supports updated internet regulations
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| | REAL ESTATE | | "Homeless Hotel Residents Decry Planned Return To Shelters," by Gothamist's Jake Offenhartz: "Last April, in response to spiraling COVID-19 cases across the five boroughs, Mayor Bill de Blasio agreed to transfer thousands of homeless New Yorkers out of congregate settings and into empty hotel rooms. Now, as the city moves to end its emergency hotel program, some formerly homeless residents are vowing to fight back against a return to the pre-pandemic status quo. At a press conference outside the mayor's Upper East Side mansion on Monday, several hotel residents said they could not imagine going back to the shelter system — even as many reported receiving letters in recent weeks indicating their stays will come to an end at an unspecified date in the near future." "When 'Temporary' Scaffolding Turns Permanent In NYC," by Patch's Matt Troutman: "Scaffolds are as prominent a part of New York City's urban landscape as the Empire State Building — and some have a similar sense of permanence. Not all the city's current 8,900 scaffolds — or, in city parlance 'sidewalk sheds' — boast the longevity of a West Village building's two-decade-old, on-and-off scaffolding. Most go up and come down in 261 days on average, according to the city's sidewalk shed permit tracker. But others have been up for years — scattered across New York City there are roughly 500 sidewalk sheds that have been up more than a year, according to city data. And the true age of some sheds is hard to gauge because the city's tracker only counts back to the most recent permit."
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