| | | | |  | | By Erin Durkin, Anna Gronewold and Deanna Garcia | Presented by Con Edison | Two longtime incumbents aren't budging as Democrats continue to play musical chairs after new district maps got hammered into place last week. And that could make for one of the most epic primaries of the summer, our Erin Durkin, Sally Goldenberg and Deanna Garcia report , as Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler face off. For three decades, Nadler has dominated Upper West Side politics while Maloney helmed the East Side. They both chair powerful House committees and have loyal followings among affluent and civically active voters on either side of Central Park. They ended up running against each other after the two neighborhoods, long divided into separate districts, were mashed together in the new maps. For Maloney, who represents the 12th District where they are both now running, Nadler's decision to run against her is just another example of a qualified woman being told to stand aside for the sake of a man's ego. "I've been asked to step aside my whole career. I've always been told that I had no right to run. I've always been told to shut up and get out of the room, and I've just kept working," she tells us — noting that 61 percent of the new district overlaps with her current one. But Nadler sees advantages of his own, like an Upper West Side base that has some of the highest turnout in the city. And he has dominated over past primary races whereas Maloney just squeaked by in 2020 (though that also means Maloney has already been actively campaigning and raising cash). "I want the voters to know that this great district belongs to no one but them, not any single candidate or politician. I hope to earn that right," Nadler said. This is a tough race to run on both sides, between two candidates with mostly similar policy positions and similarly long records. Both candidates will also have to contend with the curveball of an August primary, in a district where many of their voters will be out of town. "At the end of it one of these two lionized congressional members is going to go home empty-handed, and I'm sure not the way either of them want to end their long, storied careers," said Chris Coffey, a political consultant who is friends with Maloney. 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 KATHY? Signing the Adult Survivors Act, hosting AAPI Heritage Month Reception, attending Women's Legislative Caucus End of Session Dinner and attending the Legislative Correspondents Association Show. WHERE'S ERIC? Meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, making a climate-related announcement, hosting approximately two dozen European Consuls General, meeting with members of George Floyd's family, attending an event celebrating an Alternative-to-Incarceration Diversion Court, delivering remarks celebrating New York City's Tech Community and hosting a Jewish Heritage Month Celebration.
| | A message from Con Edison: We're on the move—toward a clean energy future for our home. And the steps we take today are inspiring the generation of tomorrow. Con Edison is already working to push that vision forward with a commitment to power New York with 100% clean energy by 2040. From making it easier to install solar panels to offering electric vehicle incentives, we're proving a clean energy future isn't just possible—it's present. See Our Energy Future | | | |  | What City Hall's reading | | Adams' pick for sheriff faces questions over campaign finance irregularities, by POLITICO's Joe Anuta: Anthony Miranda was running in a crowded race for New York City Council last year when, with primary day approaching, he dug into his own pocket to lend his campaign $11,000. If the payout put any financial strain on the former NYPD sergeant, it quickly subsided as loss turned into profit. After a late-breaking infusion of public matching funds, the campaign paid back the $11,000 a day before the primary — along with $1,320 in interest. … Now Mayor Eric Adams has turned to Miranda, who lost his Council race, to become the New York City sheriff, a lesser-known law enforcement post that comes with vastly different responsibilities compared with most places in the country. "Here Are the New NYPD Gun Units' Trainees. Many Have Histories of Excessive Force Complaints," by New York Focus' Chris Gelardi: "In March, New York City Mayor Eric Adams fulfilled his promise to revive recently disbanded plainclothes police teams and deploy them to sweep up illegal guns. The move was among the most controversial elements of the mayor's plan to tackle gun violence: The old teams, known as anti-crime units, were some of the New York City Police Department's most infamous, accounting for around three in 10 NYPD killings between 2000 and 2018 despite making up roughly 6 percent of the force. Adams and the NYPD have promised that the new units, known as the Neighborhood Safety Teams, are different. … "But the city has refused to release a list of officers assigned to the teams or information about their service histories, forcing the public to take officials' word that they are only selecting the best of the best. So New York Focus found a workaround: identifying which officers have undergone Neighborhood Safety Team training." " As Pressure Builds Over Rikers Crisis, a Drumbeat of Death and Disorder," by The New York Times' Jan Ransom, Jonah E. Bromwich and Anne Barnard: "Facing a possible federal court takeover of the troubled Rikers Island complex, Louis A. Molina, the commissioner of New York City's Department of Correction, will appear before a Federal district judge on Tuesday for a hearing on the jail system's fate. Over the past month, Mr. Molina and his department have worked with an independent monitor on a plan to continue running the jails, saying they will address, among other things, staffing practices that have left some jail houses unguarded — causing rates of violence to rise and forcing some detainees to fend for themselves. But even as the city was promising to restore order in the jails, more troubling signs were emerging that Rikers Island was still in the throes of an unmediated crisis, records and interviews show." — "The top uniformed officer overseeing city jails was pushed out Monday afternoon in a major shake-up by Correction Commissioner Louis Molina as he seeks to stall momentum toward a federal court takeover of Rikers Island." " As Rents Rise, Mayor Adams Faces Pressure on New York's Housing Crisis," by The New Yorker's Mihir Zaveri and Dana Rubinstein: "Shortly after becoming mayor of New York City, Eric Adams said he would roll out a "comprehensive housing plan" within a couple of weeks to tackle the rising housing costs and homelessness that have made the city an emblem of a growing national crisis. But four months later, Mr. Adams has yet to make good on promises he made during his campaign and has dialed back at least one, prompting criticism over how strong a priority he has placed on a top issue for many New Yorkers." " 'An uphill battle': As de Blasio dives into congressional run, weary and angry voters await him," by Gothamist's Elizabeth Kim: "As de Blasio mounts his political comeback — driven by his pursuit of a newly carved out seat in the 10th Congressional District — interviews with self-identifying Democrats in Park Slope suggested he may struggle to win over those who have traditionally supported his political career. The neighborhood is among those in the district that includes Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Although he performed relatively well with voters in the district during the 2013 primary, his relationships with many of those communities have since frayed. … But less than six months out of office, memories of his missteps remain fresh in New Yorkers' minds."
| | WHAT ALBANY'S READING | | "Rep. Antonio Delgado to be sworn in Wednesday as New York lieutenant governor," by Daily News' Denis Slattery: "Delgado said he's ready to join Hochul in Albany. 'New York needs an experienced leader with a history of getting things done," he said in a statement. 'I am more than ready to step into this role as lieutenant governor and work tirelessly, every day, to improve the lives of New Yorkers.' Ulster County Executive Patrick Ryan, a Democrat, is expected to face off against Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, a Republican, to replace Delgado in Congress. Hochul, who must set a date within 10 days of Delgado being sworn in, indicated that the special election will take place Aug. 23, the same day as the rescheduled congressional and state Senate primaries." "Union support is big in Democratic primaries and Hochul has a lot of it," by Newsday's Yancey Roy: "That unions are flocking behind a sitting governor is no surprise, but the real test is how much enthusiasm — and turnout — the endorsements will generate for an officeholder who's been chief executive for just nine months, experts said. 'Hochul certainly has cornered the market on labor endorsements. The question is, how much effort do they put in,' said Bruce Gyory, a consultant and former adviser to two Democratic governors — Eliot Spitzer and David Paterson." Possible Stringer state Senate run raises alarm among anti-harassment advocates, by POLITICO's Anna Gronewold: Some progressive advocates are pushing back against Scott Stringer's probable state Senate campaign before it's even launched. Over the weekend, Stringer began petitioning for the newly drafted state Senate District 47, a belt of Manhattan that stretches from the Upper West down to the Meatpacking District. Stringer, the former city comptroller, Manhattan borough president and state assemblymember, finished fifth place in the New York City Democratic primary for mayor last year after two women came forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct. Now his potential new campaign is drawing harsh reactions from anti-harassment advocates who say he failed to respond appropriately to the allegations last year, and then reportedly held grudges against friends and allies who rescinded support during the scandal. "'Adult Survivors Act' Passes Assembly, Ready for Hochul's Pen," by New York State Public Radio's Karen DeWitt: "At an emotional event following an agreement in the State Assembly to pass the Adult Survivors Act, victims of sexual harassment and abuse say now they and others can finally have their day in court. The law, which is modeled after the Child Victims Act, would give adult survivors who have passed the statute of limitations a one-year window of opportunity to sue their alleged abusers. …The one-year window would begin in late November, six months after the law is signed." STAFFING SUIT: Not-for-profit and public nursing homes filed a lawsuit against the state Monday trying to overturn laws imposing minimum staffing and spending levels at the facilities. The ratios were enacted during the Covid-19 health emergency and the lawsuit claims they "represent an arbitrary and capricious executive action," according to a statement from LeadingAge NY, which is leading the suit. The group is seeking "a statewide preliminary and permanent injunction prohibiting the imposition of penalties upon nursing homes and has asked that the measures be declared unconstitutional and illegal." — Anna #UpstateAmerica: Schenectady's Wedgeway, which has proclaimed itself the oldest barbershop in all of New York, is celebrating its 110th anniversary.
| | | | A message from Con Edison:   | | | | | Biden and the Boroughs | | New York City to bid on 2024 Democratic National Convention, by POLITICO's Sally Goldenberg: Eight years after New York City's failed attempt to host the Democratic National Convention, Mayor Eric Adams is giving it another shot. The Democratic mayor is entering a national contest with his counterparts from Chicago, Atlanta and other cities to host the presidential nominating convention in 2024, according to a person familiar with the bid and a document reviewed by POLITICO. The mayor's team is finalizing its application ahead of a May 27 submission deadline and the winner is expected to be announced later this year.
| | FROM THE DELEGATION | | "Biaggi Seeks to Block Sean Patrick Maloney's Chosen Path to Re-Election," by The New York Times' Nicholas Fandos: "Representative Sean Patrick Maloney's decision last week to leave behind his current congressional district to campaign for a colleague's safer seat infuriated fellow Democrats, who saw the actions as unacceptable for the man tasked with protecting their House majority. On Monday, a progressive New York lawmaker, Alessandra Biaggi, said she would try to stand in his way, channeling the ire of the party's left wing at the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee." — TODAY: The Working Families Party is endorsing Melanie D'Arrigo in NY-03, the Long Island district that Biaggi will no longer be running in. NY Director Sochie Nnaemeka said the WFP is proud to support D'Arrigo because "she is a mother and working-class New Yorker who has been organizing for years in NY-3 to expand health care through Medicare for All, protect reproductive rights, and ensure dignity for workers." — Anna FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — Suraj Patel is asking Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler , who he is taking on in New York's 12th Congressional District, to participate in five debates each focusing on a separate issue. The debates would cover democratic reform, the economy, climate change and science, public safety and the future of New York. "There should be no hiding from the voters: the issues are too big and the stakes for New York, the country and the Democratic Party are too high. This once-in-a-generation election in a new seat needs to be a contest of ideas, not war of corporate PAC money-funded advertising," Patel said. "I look forward to debating my opponents." — Erin Durkin
| | TRUMP'S NEW YORK | | "Trump's longtime assistant subpoenaed by NY attorney general," by The Associated Press' Michael R. Sisak: "The New York attorney general's office said Monday it subpoenaed Donald Trump's longtime executive assistant and plans to question her under oath next week as part of its civil investigation into the former president's business dealings. The subpoena for Rhona Graff was disclosed by a lawyer for Attorney General Letitia James' office in court papers opposing Trump's latest bid to rid himself of a contempt of court order for being slow to respond to a subpoena for documents and other evidence."
| | AROUND NEW YORK | | — The city's last working public payphone was removed from Manhattan. — Adams said he's in talks about installing gun scanners at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. — Fresh Kills will officially close as a landfill today. — Comptroller Brad Lander says the city should deposit additional money in its rainy day fund. — Buffalo school leaders tried to help their students process the supermarket shooting that killed 10. — A state Assembly proposal would extend mayoral control for three years. — The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to the state's repeal of the religious exemptions to school vaccination requirements. — Attorney General Tish James is one of Time's 100 Most Influential People. — Police are seeking a 25-year-old man who served time in state prison on a gun and conspiracy conviction in the unprovoked fatal subway shooting this weekend. — More New Yorkers are beginning to ignore mask mandates on subways and buses at higher rates.
| | SOCIAL DATA BY DANIEL LIPPMAN | | HAPPY BIRTHDAY: NBC/MSNBC's Kasie Hunt … Bloomberg's Alisa Parenti … Giovanna Gray Lockhart … Sophie Mussafer … D.E. Shaw's Randall Whitestone … Edelman's Sarah Miller … Ben Milakofsky MAKING MOVES — Danny Strauss is the new managing director for New York at Grayling. He was previously senior vice president at Teneo.
| | A message from Con Edison: We can all make a 100% clean energy New York a reality. It's as simple as a few swaps to get started. Whether it's updating to clean heating and cooling in your business or switching to an induction stovetop in your kitchen, every smart change you make can power so much more. See Our Energy Future | | | | | Real Estate | | "The Secret Lobbying Behind Why NYC Schools Paid $25 Million for a Former Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Location," by The City's Katie Honan: "In September of 2018, Lorraine Grillo, head of the city's School Construction Authority at the time, received an email from her friend Carlo Scissura, from his email account as leader of the New York Building Congress. He asked if they could speak on the phone about a shuttering Nathan's Famous restaurant in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. The conversation didn't revolve around hot dogs, but rather Scissura's idea that the site could be home to a public school, according to the email and others obtained by THE CITY through a Freedom of Information Law request." "Ex-N.Y.C. Shelter Boss Gets Prison Time in $1.2 Million Bribery Scheme," by The New York Times' Amy Julia Harris: "As homelessness surged, Victor Rivera saw a chance to get rich. While he was the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest homeless shelter operators in New York City, Mr. Rivera found ways of tapping into millions of dollars meant to help the poor, prosecutors said. He took a cut of payments to a construction company for shelter renovations. He steered millions of dollars in contracts to a security firm that paid him kickbacks and hired his ex-wife for a high-paying job. He took hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from a real estate firm linked to a former business partner in exchange for leasing one of its buildings." "N.Y. tenant-friendly 'good cause' eviction legislation has strong support as advocates push Albany for passage," by New York Daily News' Denis Slattery: "Housing advocates are touting some 'good' news as they push state lawmakers to embrace a tenant-friendly measure before the end of the legislative session. A new poll released by Data for Progress on Monday found widespread support across the state for a "good cause" eviction bill that would protect tenants against unjust evictions or rent increases." | | | | 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 | Ottawa Playbook | Brussels Playbook | London Playbook View all our political and policy newsletters | | Follow us | | | | |
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