| | | | | |  | | By Erin Durkin, Anna Gronewold and Téa Kvetenadze | That was quick. Eric Adams said he and President Joe Biden are now pals after their first meeting Monday in Washington. Adams described the meeting — a gathering focused on reducing gun violence that also included a number of police chiefs — as "good" and "authentic" and threw in for good measure that "they call me the Biden of Brooklyn." The two share a list of similarities, Alex Thompson and Sally Goldenberg report : "They're both fitness buffs, although Adams prefers the bench press and dumbbells and Biden is more of a Peloton man. Their mouths have a long history of getting them in trouble. They have chips on their shoulders about not being taken seriously by the so-called establishment. The New York Times snubbed both of them in its endorsements in the 2020 presidential and 2021 mayoral primaries. And they both think journalists spend too much time on Twitter." But the bigger link is a similar blueprint they embraced while campaigning in their respective congested Democratic primaries. Each prevailed over further-left candidates and sought votes from people of color and working-class white voters. A Biden-Adams public alliance makes sense for both. Adams, a former NYPD police captain and critic of police abuse, gets a boost in his profile and priorities. And Biden gets a representative for his more moderate approach on policing and crime. Not in attendance at the Washington soiree was Gov. Andrew Cuomo, though maybe he will be the next time the guys go out for a slice. Cuomo has known both men for years and has some big plans of his own for addressing gun violence. 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? In New York City with no announced public schedule. WHERE'S BILL? Holding a media availability. | | | | STEP INSIDE THE WEST WING: What's really happening in West Wing offices? Find out who's up, who's down, and who really has the president's ear in our West Wing Playbook newsletter, the insider's guide to the Biden White House and Cabinet. For buzzy nuggets and details that you won't find anywhere else, subscribe today. | | | | | |  | WHAT CITY HALL'S READING | | "Despite Adams Boost, Progressive Wave Signals the Bronx Machine Isn't Dead — It's Rebranding," by THE CITY's Claudia Irizarry Aponte: "The Bronx Democratic Party-backed mayoral candidate's tough-on-crime rhetoric contrasts with the progressive wave in the Council elections in the borough. Several self-styled progressives, buoyed by party support, took open seats previously occupied by stalwarts of the borough's evangelical Latino base, like City Council members Fernando Cabrera and Rubén Díaz Sr., the Bronx borough president's father. "But it's not that the establishment is fractured: Some observers say the shift simply represents a pragmatic rebranding, part of a concerted effort by the party to embrace its progressive flank at a time when the Democratic establishments in Brooklyn and Queens have struggled amid a leftward turn. And the Bronx machine, once bruised and leaderless , is roaring back: Every Council candidate endorsed by the Bronx County Democratic Party won his or her primary — including progressives Amanda Farías, Althea Stevens, Marjorie Velázquez and Pierina Sánchez, who handily beat Democratic Socialists of America-backed Adolfo Abreu." "Eric Adams's Win Is a 'Watershed Moment' for Black Leaders in New York," by The New York Times' Katie Glueck and Jeffery C. Mays: "A cascade of victories for Black candidates in the New York City Democratic primaries — highlighted by Eric Adams's win in the mayoral race — is redefining the flow of political power in the nation's largest city. For just the second time in its history, New York City is on track to have a Black mayor. For the first time ever, the Manhattan district attorney is set to be a Black man, after Alvin Bragg won the Democratic nomination. The city's public advocate, who is Black, cruised to victory in last month's primary. As many as three of the five city borough presidents may be people of color, and the City Council is poised to be notably diverse." "NYC schools sticking with COVID mask mandate despite new CDC guidance: De Blasio," by New York Daily News' Michael Elsen-Rooney: "New York City teachers and students, hang onto those masks. Mayor de Blasio is planning to stick with a universal mask mandate in city schools this fall, despite new Centers for Disease Control guidance last week suggesting vaccinated kids and adults can safely ditch their masks inside classrooms. 'For now, assume we're wearing masks, but that could change as we get closer,' Hizzoner said Monday. Friday's federal guidance also suggested that schools should try to keep three feet of social distance wherever possible, but noted that spacing rules should not get in the way of bringing all students back to in-person learning." — Four K-8 charter schools that planned to open a shared high school in New York City were rejected by the state Board of Regents, which accused the group of trying to circumvent the city's cap on new charters. " Department of Correction has 'real issues,' de Blasio admits amid guard exodus," by New York Post's Julia Marsh and Aaron Feis: "The city's Department of Correction has 'real issues to be addressed,' Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted Monday — the day after The Post exclusively reported how hundreds of fed-up guards have departed for the NYPD in recent years. Hizzoner agreed with DOC head Vincent Schiraldi's blunt assessment to The Post that morale is 'very low' within the department — as it surfaced that the newest class of 555 NYPD recruits includes 42 former DOC officers. 'Look, it's a tough job, and it's been a tough time for the Correction Department," said de Blasio during a wide-ranging press briefing." "State to form committee for essential workers monument in Battery Park City after weeks of backlash," by amNY's Kevin Duggan: "Officials will convene a new committee to decide where to put Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed $3 million 'Circle of Heroes' monument honoring essential workers after Battery Park City residents and politicians protested the state's original plans. 'To continue incorporating public feedback into the process, we will put together a new and expanded advisory committee comprised of local stakeholders, essential worker representatives, and others to review options within Battery Park City to select a site and design for a welcome and world-class monument our essential workers so richly deserve,' said George Tsunis, chairman of the state-controlled Battery Park City Authority." | | WHAT ALBANY'S READING | | "NY state lawmakers cancel ethics hearing after rule mix up," by New York Post's Bernadette Hogan: "State lawmakers abruptly canceled an ethics hearing Monday, after it was revealed they could be in violation of New York's transparency laws by continuing to meet remotely under recently expired pandemic-era rules. The state Senate Ethics Committee's planned 10 a.m. hearing gave legislators the option to make the trip up to Albany for an in-person appearance or convene remotely, via Zoom or Skype. But they pulled the plug after the Committee on Open Government — the body tasked with protecting the state's transparency laws — warned virtual meetings are no longer allowed after Gov. Andrew Cuomo ended the coronavirus state of emergency, Politico reported … Biaggi and ranking Republican Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-Suffolk) were the only two lawmakers to show up in person — while the remaining five committee members Zooming-in from home did not meet state requirements." "Redistricting listening sessions 'virtually' coming soon," by Times Union's Joshua Solomon: "The state's first Independent Redistricting Commission called for the public to participate in its initial listening sessions, which are to start next week, as it prepares to redraw state legislative and congressional district lines in New York. Monday's announcement was the first time the commission announced its eight listening sessions, which it described as 'imperative,' that will be virtual although technically held in specific parts of the state. The first hearing is July 12 for Long Island. The Mid-Hudson Valley and Capitol Region is scheduled to have a virtual hearing Aug 2." "Former Rep. Anthony Brindisi to run for state Supreme Court justice," by Spectrum's Luke Parsnow: "After losing his bid for re-election to Congress in 2020, former Democratic U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi will be running for New York state Supreme Court judge. The ex-congressman told Spectrum News 1 Monday that he will be a candidate for a justice in the state's 5th Judicial District, which includes the counties of Onondaga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida and Herkimer … Brindisi announced in June that he would not try to run for the congressional seat again, saying now is a crucial time in his children's lives with his son starting high school and daughter entering her final year of elementary school, and he wants to be closer to his family. Onondaga County Bar Association President Danielle Fogel is also running for the seat." #UpstateAmerica: Elon Musk had some choice words for the lawyer attacking his purchase of SolarCity in Buffalo. "I think you are a bad human being," he said. | | | | HAPPENING TODAY: THE ROAD TO TOKYO 2020 – A CONVERSATION WITH FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE IOC ANITA DEFRANTZ: The Tokyo Olympics kick off July 23, 15 months after being postponed. One problem … Japan's capital city is in a Covid state of emergency and has prohibited fans from attending. With financial pressure to push forward and potential punishment for any athletes involved in protests or demonstrations during the sporting event, these Olympics Games will be unlike any other. Join Global Translations author Ryan Heath for a POLITICO Live conversation with Anita DeFrantz, First Vice President, International Olympic Committee, on what's at stake in the Tokyo Olympics, as a global health crisis, sports and politics all come to a head. REGISTER HERE. | | | | | | | TRUMP'S NEW YORK | | "Trump Organization Strips Weisselberg of Roles After Indictment," by The New York Times' Ben Protress and Jonah E. Bromwich: "A week after state prosecutors in Manhattan indicted Donald J. Trump's family business and its chief financial officer, Allen H. Weisselberg, the company began removing Mr. Weisselberg from every leadership position he held atop dozens of its subsidiaries, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The move could be a potential precursor to a wider shake-up at the former president's company, the Trump Organization, as the reality of the indictment takes hold for Mr. Trump and his senior executives. While Mr. Weisselberg continues to work at the Trump Organization, and there is no indication that Mr. Trump wants to cut ties with him, the company might seek to move him into a lower-profile role." "Book claims Trump feared a Cuomo presidential run," by Spectrum's Nick Reisman: "Last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country and upended the race for the White House, then-President Donald Trump received word national Democrats wanted Joe Biden weakened enough so they could replace him with Gov. Andrew Cuomo on the presidential ticket. Trump's source, according to journalist Michael Wolff's forthcoming book 'Landslide,' was Fox News personality Sean Hannity." | | Scranton on the Hudson | | "White House touts Syracuse for using Covid aid to fight gun violence," by Syracuse.com's Mark Weiner: "Three top advisers to President Joe Biden today singled out Syracuse, Utica and Watertown as good examples of how cities can use federal Covid relief funds to battle gun violence and crime. The Upstate New York cities were included in a memo that encouraged local and state governments to use some of the $1.9 trillion in aid from the American Recuse Plan on efforts to reduce crime. The White House made the memo public today before Biden met with mayors, local leaders and law enforcement officials to discuss ways to counter gun violence and rising crime in some cities. All told, White House advisers Susan Rice, Gene Sperling and Julie Rodriguez praised nine cities for using some of the $350 billion in Covid relief aid for state and local governments on new or expanded efforts to reduce gun violence." | | AROUND NEW YORK | | — Nearly 75 percent of New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. — Staten Island is ticking up in Covid-19 cases with the new Delta variant on the rise. — The remains of a Long Island woman were recovered from the Florida condo collapse after more than two weeks. — Advocates are hoping now is the time for election reforms after the botched handling of the New York City mayoral race. — Plans to build a soccer stadium in the Bronx have hit delays, again. — Couples are rushing down the aisle after a year of canceled weddings. — GOP Rep. John Katko wants to know when the U.S. Department of Treasury will release an updated timeline to get Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. — The full payroll records of more than 2,400 state workers are now available to the public after a scuffle between the Empire Center and a non-profit organization closely linked to the state Health Department. — Long Island native Jacob Steinmetz has become the first known practicing Orthodox Jew to be drafted by the MLB. — Wegmans food bars are coming back, baby. | | SOCIAL DATA BY DANIEL LIPPMAN | | HAPPY BIRTHDAY: WaPo's Josh Dawsey and Devlin Barrett … Joe Lockhart … Tony Kornheiser … Morley Quatroche … Zaina Javaid … Nick Newburger WEEKEND WEDDING — Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo Digital and a CBS Evening News alum, and Alexandra Sall, founder of ALSALL Studios, got married Saturday at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club in Southold, N.Y., before about 70 family members and close friends. The couple met on a dating app in 2018 and had their first date at the Jewish Food Society's annual "Noshes and Spiels" festival. Pic, via Yumi Matsuo … Another pic, via Janna Riggle MEDIAWATCH — Per an internal New Yorker memo from David Remnick and Michael Luo: "Parul Sehgal will join us as a staff writer in September. She will be contributing review essays, Profiles, and other writing. For the past decade, Parul has been a remarkable and vivid voice at the Times, where she has been a book critic, as well as a columnist and senior editor at the Book Review. ... "Kyle Chayka has joined us as a contributing writer and will write a column called Infinite Scroll on the people and platforms shaping Internet culture ... Matthew Hutson has been named a contributing writer and will be covering science and technology for us. ... [W]e're formalizing a relationship we've had with Luke Mogelson for a number of years now and have named him a contributing writer." — David Rhodes is now leading international business development at Sky. He most recently headed up the broadcasting arm of News UK, part of Rupert Murdoch's media empire. Rhodes is the former president of CBS News and is also an alum of Fox News and Bloomberg TV. … Erenia Michell has been hired as head booking producer for NewsNation's new 8 p.m. Eastern prime time show "On Balance with Leland Vittert," which premieres July 19. She most recently was segment producer/booker for Fox News' "The Story with Martha MacCallum." MAKING MOVES — Andy Gandhi has joined Kroll as a managing director and global leader of the newly formed Data Insights and Forensics practice, based in the firm's New York office. He most recently was managing director of Alvarez & Marsal. | | REAL ESTATE | | "Formerly Homeless Families Go Two Months Without Gas at Harlem Apartment Complex," by City Limits' David Brand: "Dozens of formerly homeless families living in a Harlem apartment complex have gone nearly two months without gas or hot water after the building's dangerously damaged piping forced a service suspension the landlord has yet to fix. The property owner, a company connected to an infamous family of landlords, has yet to begin repairs, and tenants in six apartments say building staff have pressured them to return to shelters while they await a large-scale fix with no definitive timeline. "The six-story complex at 203-211 West 145th St. belongs to the Podolsky family and their associates, property owners who over the years have been charged with harassing low-income tenants, convicted of grand larceny and accused in 2019 of cheating on their taxes while renting apartments to the city for use as emergency shelter. The building is owned by a limited partnership called 203-211 W 145th Street Associates and documents list the Podolskys' brother-in-law as mortgage-holder." | | | | Follow us on Twitter | | | | Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook family Playbook | Playbook PM | California Playbook | Florida Playbook | Illinois Playbook | Massachusetts Playbook | New Jersey Playbook | New York Playbook | Brussels Playbook | London Playbook View all our political and policy newsletters | | Follow us | | | | |
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