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Presented by For the Many Environmental Action Inc: Erin Durkin and Anna Gronewold's must-read briefing informing the daily conversation among knowledgeable New Yorkers | | | | |  | | By Erin Durkin , Anna Gronewold and Julian Shen-Berro | Presented by For the Many Environmental Action Inc | New York’s first female governor got an assist from the first female vice president and first female major party presidential nominee, all with the goal of turning out a key Democratic constituency in what has become an uncomfortably close race for Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul’s identity hasn’t always taken center stage in a campaign dominated by policy fights, but on Thursday she highlighted the historic nature of her candidacy alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Barnard College. And the three delivered a clear message that abortion rights will be in danger if Hochul falls to Rep. Lee Zeldin, no matter Zeldin’s claims to the contrary . “Everything is on the line,” Harris said. Hochul noted her opponent’s claim that nothing changed in New York the day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. “You know why nothing changed in the state of New York? Because I’m the governor,” she said in the night’s biggest applause line. Clinton piled on ridicule for Zeldin’s “ads about crime every 30 seconds — no solutions.” “They don’t care about keeping you safe. They want to keep you scared,” she said. If one Clinton isn’t enough to seal the deal, former President Bill Clinton will be campaigning with Hochul on Saturday in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, in a town about 10 miles south of Albany, Zeldin arrived by helicopter to a crowd that measured in the thousands last night. The journey to the Castleton-on-Hudson golf course was bumper-to-bumper traffic at some points and signs for Zeldin and North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik appeared every five feet on the roads for a full mile leading to the location, Bill Mahoney reported . Whether that translates to the kind of GOP energy Zeldin predicts at the ballot box, polls have concluded that at best, Hochul is on track for one of the lowest margins of victory by a New York Democrat in 20 years. Zeldin compared the trend to those in the gubernatorial election 28 years ago, when Republican state Sen. George Pataki stunned Democratic Gov. Mario Cuomo in 1994. “With all apologies to Prince,” Zeldin said, “I think New York is ready to party like it’s 1994.” IT’S FRIDAY. 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? Greeting voters at Barclays Center, appearing on CNN, attending a pre-election breakfast, visiting Borinquen Plaza Senior Center, canvassing in north Brooklyn, speaking at Chinatown and Inwood get out the vote rallies, and attending the funeral for Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts. WHERE’S ERIC? Speaking at the funeral for Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts.
| | | | A message from For the Many Environmental Action Inc: For the Many Environmental Action fights for environmental justice for communities throughout New York State. When you vote this year, make sure to flip your ballot over and vote YES on Proposition 1, a historic investment in clean water, green jobs, and climate resiliency for New York. | | | |  | What City Hall's reading | | “ N.Y.C. Buildings Chief Resigns as Prosecutors Examine Gambling Ties ,” by The New York Times’ William K. Rashbaum, Jeffery C. Mays and Jonah E. Bromwich: “The commissioner of the New York City Buildings Department resigned on Thursday, two days after Manhattan prosecutors seized his cellphone as part of an investigation into possible ties to organized crime and illegal gambling. The resignation of Eric Ulrich, a former Republican city councilman, was confirmed by a spokesman for Mayor Eric Adams. ‘[Thursday] morning, Eric Ulrich tendered his resignation as D.O.B. commissioner in an effort to, in his words, avoid ‘unnecessary distraction for the Adams administration,’ the spokesman, Fabien Levy, said in a statement. ‘We have accepted his resignation, appreciate him taking this step, and wish him well,’ Mr. Levy added. ‘We have no further knowledge of any investigation and, out of respect for his and his family’s privacy, have nothing further to add.’” — “ Meet the New Buildings Commissioner Replacing Eric Ulrich ,” by City Limits’ David Brand “ Traffic deaths in NYC still 14% higher than pre-pandemic levels, latest data shows ,” by WNYC’s Gwynne Hogan: “The number of people who have died on city streets in traffic collisions so far this year is down slightly from last year, but still 14% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest data released by the Department of Transportation, accounting for deaths through Nov. 1. Overall, 207 people were killed in crashes so far this year, the data shows. While the number of cyclists and pedestrians killed was down slightly from pre-pandemic levels, the number of people killed on vehicles like electric scooters was up dramatically.” “ Adams administration pledges to pay childcare centers after funding delays ,” by WNYC’s Jessica Gould: “The city's education department will expedite reimbursement of preschools and childcare centers following weeks of criticism that providers have taken out loans or dug into personal savings to cover costs, cut staff, or even fold altogether. The city owes 3-K programs more than $400 million, according to the Citizens' Committee for Children, although city estimates are less than that. At a press conference on Thursday, Schools Chancellor David Banks promised a new ‘rapid response’ team to help providers complete invoices and ensure prompt reimbursement. He promised programs would see at least 75% of their funding for the past year, even if they ultimately enrolled fewer students than expected.”
| | | | NEW AND IMPROVED POLITICO APP: Stay up to speed with the newly updated POLITICO mobile app, featuring timely political news, insights and analysis from the best journalists in the business. With a fresh look and improved features, the sleek and navigable design offers a convenient way to access POLITICO's scoops and groundbreaking reporting. Don’t miss out on the app you can rely on for the news you need, reimagined. Already a POLITICO app user? Upgrade today! DOWNLOAD FOR iOS – DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID . | | | | | | | WHAT ALBANY'S READING | | “ In governor's race, ethics questions follow Hochul and Zeldin ,” Buffalo News’ Stephen T. Watson: “In Hochul's case, the incumbent from Buffalo has come under withering criticism over the state's $637 million no-bid contract to purchase rapid Covid-19 tests through a intermediary company whose owner and family members are generous donors to the governor's re-election campaign. The Zeldin campaign, for its part, is under investigation for possible improper coordination with political action committees that are pouring millions of dollars into ads that attack Hochul and support her Republican challenger. Both campaigns have denied wrongdoing. Some political observers raise concerns about the accusations lodged against the candidates, saying they're symbols of an election system far too reliant on contributions from wealthy donors and corporations.” — “ Digital Gadgets owner, spouse give $235K to state Democratic Party ,” by Times Union’s Chris Bragg: “A family whose heavy campaign donations to Gov. Kathy Hochul have stirred controversy contributed nearly $235,000 more on Tuesday to the state Democratic Party, records show. Charlie Tebele and his wife, Nancy, each gave $117,300 to the state Democratic Party, which is closely aligned with Hochul’s campaign and has spent millions backing her. Charlie Tebele is the founder and CEO of Digital Gadgets LLC, a New Jersey-based distribution company that Hochul’s administration paid $637 million last winter for 52 million rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests.” “ How a GOP governor could derail New York’s climate law ,” by E&E News’ Benjamin Storrow and Scott Waldman: “A win for the Long Island Republican has the potential to derail one of the most ambitious state climate plans in the country. An advisory panel established by the state’s 2019 climate law is set to issue its recommendations in December for how to put New York on track for a carbon neutral economy. Those will be implemented by the new governor. Energy and climate have played second fiddle in a race defined by clashes over inflation, abortion and crime. But Zeldin, a Trump ally, has made clear he would pursue a different path than his Democratic opponent — most notably with a pledge to reverse the state’s 2015 ban on hydraulic fracturing.” “ New York Attorney General Letitia James secures $523 million from Teva Pharmaceuticals for role in opioid crisis ,” by CNN’s Kristina Sgueglia: “The New York Attorney General’s office announced it has secured $523 million from Teva Pharmaceuticals and affiliates for its role in the opioid crisis, effectively marking the end of the state’s litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors not currently in bankruptcy proceedings. The funds — secured as part of Teva’s $4 billion-plus global settlement and separately from the state achieving a ‘historic liability verdict’ following a jury trial against the company in 2021 — marks the largest settlement that Attorney General James has reached with an individual opioid defendant, according to a statement from James’ office. The agreement also commits Teva to prohibit marketing opioids and funding third parties that promote them, and a ban on high-dose opioids and prescription savings programs among other injunctive relief.” “ On Long Island, a state Senate battleground ,” by City & State’s Rebecca C. Lewis: “More locally though, Long Island also has some of the most competitive down-ballot races in the state. Though they have not received the kind of attention the congressional and gubernatorial races have received, a large number of the island’s nine state Senate seats are once again in play just two cycles after a blue wave flipped many of those seats Democratic. Coming off a landmark 2021 election cycle that turned nearly every county-level office on Long Island red, Republicans may have the opportunity to win enough seats to recreate the once formidable GOP voting bloc that controlled the area – and with it, influence in the state Legislature lost since 2019.” #UpstateAmerica: The Genesee Keg Tree lighting is back .
| | | | A message from For the Many Environmental Action Inc:   | | | | | TRUMP'S NEW YORK | | Trump's company to get a court monitor, judge rules , by POLITICO’s Josh Gerstein : A judge Thursday granted the New York attorney general’s request that former President Donald Trump’s business empire be overseen by an independent monitor. New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron issued an order after a daylong hearing, requiring that the Trump Organization’s dealings with banks and sale of major assets be subject to supervision by a third party expert to be named by the court. One provision in the order requires 14 days notice to the court before Trump can dispose of any “non-cash asset” listed in a financial statement his firm prepared last year. The judge’s order came over strenuous objections from Trump’s lawyers in Manhattan earlier Thursday, where Trump’s team pleaded with Engoron to reject James’ bid to impose potentially far-reaching supervision of Trump’s business empire as litigation proceeds over her claims that the firms engaged in vast bank and insurance fraud in real estate transactions.
| | CAMPAIGN MODE | | “ Long Island congressional candidate Anthony D’Esposito and his role at Board of Elections raises questions over conflict ,” by New York Daily News’ Michael Gartland: “A Long Island congressional candidate has prompted protests from his Democratic rival over his job at the Nassau County Board of Elections — and his apparent refusal to recuse himself during an election in which his name appears on the ballot. Aside from being the Republican nominee in the race to control the 4th Congressional District, Anthony D’Esposito also holds a position involving polling place and cyber security at the Board of Elections — a post his opponent Laura Gillen, a Democrat, has honed in on as akin to ‘the fox guarding the hen house.’” “ He Lost His Police Job Over Daniel Prude. Now He’s Running for Congress ,” by The New York Times’ Jesse McKinley: “Of all the lives upended in the tragic case of Daniel Prude, La’Ron Singletary’s may be the most curious. Mr. Singletary was the police chief in Rochester when Mr. Prude, an unarmed Black man, died after being restrained by police officers on a cold night in March 2020. Months later, the victim’s family released body-cam footage showing him naked, handcuffed, hooded and pinned facedown on the cold pavement by the police. The resulting uproar and accusations of a cover-up led to protests across the city and cost Mr. Singletary his job. But two years after being fired, he has re-emerged as a Republican candidate for Congress.”
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| | SOCIAL DATA BY DANIEL LIPPMAN | | HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Semafor’s Ben Smith … CNN’s Gabby Orr … WaPo’s Catherine Rampell … AP’s Alex Sanz … Treasury’s Addar Levi and Julie Siegel … Morning Brew’s Amanda Eisenberg … Avi Berkowitz … Florencia Iriondo … Amanda Thayer … Blair Latoff Holmes MAKING MOVES — Andrew Fine has joined the pro-housing group Open New York as policy director. He previously ran fair housing policy at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. … Tim Hunter is the new press secretary at the Campaign Finance Board. He was deputy campaign manager for Yuh Line Niou’s congressional campaign and ran unsuccessfully for a Brooklyn-based seat in the Assembly. … … Bianca Almedina has joined Kasirer as a vice president for the nonprofits team. She was previously at the city School Construction Authority. … Kara Fesolovich is now deputy press secretary for the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul. She most recently was a press assistant for Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). ENGAGED — Marshall Kosloff, co-host of “The Realignment” podcast and media fellow at the Hudson Institute, recently proposed to Olivia Webb, editorial lead at a16z Bio+Health. The couple, who met as roommates at their group house in Woodley Park in 2017 and have been dating ever since, got engaged in Austin. Pic ... Another pic WEDDING — Steph Reichin, executive vice president and chief of staff at SKDK, married Cooper Liska-Smith, senior design manager at Sorare. The two were married this past weekend at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI. The couple met in 2019 and live in Brooklyn. Pic
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Vote YES on environmental justice - Vote YES on Proposition 1. | | | | | Real Estate | | “ In Near-Daily Protests, Tenants Demand End to Widespread Rent-Stabilized Apartment Vacancies ,” by The City’s Sam Rabiyah and Rachel Holliday Smith: “The pressure is on to open the city’s vacant apartments. Since THE CITY reported that nearly 89,000 rent-stabilized apartments were vacant last year in New York City, tenant advocates and lawmakers have increased their calls for solutions as the city’s housing crisis deepens. Within the last five days alone, tenant groups took to the streets three times, calling for an end to so-called ‘warehousing.’ In Crown Heights, tenants who have been on rent strike for a year at a violation-ridden building at 1392 Sterling Place say their landlord has kept 20% of the units vacant — some for a decade — and prevented anyone from moving into those empty apartments. They say the owner, Iris Management, also ignored an elderly tenant’s request to move from a fourth-floor unit to a vacant second-floor unit because she has difficulty climbing stairs.” “ NYC Council raises alarm over ‘loophole’ in Mayor Adams’ plan for enforcing new building emissions law ,” by N.Y. Daily News’ Chris Sommerfeldt: “A majority of City Council members are raising alarm over a ‘loophole’ in Mayor Adams’ plan for enforcing a new law that aims to drastically curb fossil fuel emissions from large buildings in the city. In a letter sent to Adams late Wednesday, 26 of the Council’s 51 members took issue with a rule proposal rolled out last month by his administration that would allow owners of buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to be exempt from some emissions standards set by Local Law 97 if they purchase so-called Renewable Energy Credits.” | | | | 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 | | | | |  |
