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Why Mamdani (probably) won't issue more midterm endorsements

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY FRIDAY . It's Chris Sommerfeldt in New York City, pumped for an action-packed World Cup weekend. On a non-soccer note, I'm kicking us off today with a look at why Mayor Zohran Mamdani 's probably done with political endorsements for this year. My colleagues have news on Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘s semiconductor industry bear hug and an update on the gambling addiction challenges facing New York. Let's get into it. Have news tips or just want to share what's on your mind?
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Bruce Bl-ai-keman

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By Nick Reisman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Jason Beeferman Verified
| POLITICO Verified
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is going all in on AI, and playing fast-and-loose with new rules around the disclosure of AI in political communications that was signed into law by his opponent. A video from earlier this week shows a very-realistic-looking AI-generated Hochul being offered crack by a gentleman she refers to as a “nice young man.” Another shows an “illegal immigrant” grinning after Hochul gifted her an “amazing hotel room” for free.
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Inside the tense final hours of Graham Platner's campaign Original

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Lisa Kashinsky Verified, Will Steakin Verified, Jessica Piper Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Graham Platner went down swinging — even as some of his political confidants urged him not to. Several of the embattled Maine Democrat's closest advisers pleaded with him Wednesday to strike a "conciliatory" tone in the announcement terminating his Senate campaign, according to two people close to Platner's team with knowledge of the internal discussions.
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Platner campaign quietly polls potential replacements as pressure mounts

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Erin Doherty Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner's team quietly fielded a poll Tuesday gauging the strength of people who could replace him on the ballot, as pressure mounts for him to drop out of the race. The flash poll, obtained by POLITICO, was conducted by Public Policy Polling and commissioned by Platner's campaign, according to a person with knowledge of the survey who was granted anonymity to discuss it. It tested head-to-head matchups between Republican Sen.
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Hochul's primary colors

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Nick Reisman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY WEDNESDAY. I'm Nick Reisman in Albany. The national landscape is littered with chaotic Democratic primaries that stand to reshape the party. Gov. Kathy Hochul sidestepped that political bear trap, giving her a major advantage as she seeks a second full term. Plus, the House Republican campaign arm is giving a boost to a swing seat Republican in upstate New York. Have news tips or just want to share what's on your mind?
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Graham Platner cancels fundraisers, pulls down ads as he mulls campaign future

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Lisa Kashinsky Verified, Jessica Piper Verified, Will Steakin Verified
| Flipboard
Fraud 1 hour ago Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County Associated Press - By KATE BRUMBACK • 1h ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
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Graham Platner cancels fundraisers, pulls down ads as he mulls campaign future Original

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Lisa Kashinsky Verified, Jessica Piper Verified, Will Steakin Verified
| POLITICO Verified
The moves come as the embattled nominee faces rising calls to drop his Maine Senate bid. Graham Platner prepares to speak at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater in Ogunquit, Maine, on Oct. 22, 2025. | Sophie Park/Getty Images 07/07/2026 03:46 PM EDT Graham Platner 's campaign has canceled upcoming fundraisers and paused some online ads as he faces mounting calls to exit the Maine Senate race.
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Mamdani's first out-of-state political push

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
PUSHING AGAINST PLATNER: Since his own election last year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken pains to stay out of the political affairs of other cities and states, declining to endorse or otherwise offer support for like-minded candidates in other parts of the U.S. In staying on the sidelines, the movement-building mayor has said he's too focused on New York City to embark on political missions elsewhere. But that reluctance came to an end today — in an inverse sort of way.
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Maine Dems are already throwing elbows as they jostle to replace Graham Platner

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By Andrew Howard, Alec Hernandez Verified, Will Steakin Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| Flipboard
8 hours ago Watch: Belgium World Cup team mock Trump’s signature dance move after win over USA The Independent - Shabnoor Irshad • 8h Belgium football players appeared to perform President Donald Trump's signature dance after scoring their fourth goal in a 4-1 win over the United States, eliminating the co hosts from the World Cup. The players mimicked the president’s trademark dance after knocking the United States out of the World Cup on Monday night in Seattle.
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Maine Dems are already throwing elbows as they jostle to replace Graham Platner Original

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By Andrew Howard Verified, Alec Hernandez Verified, Will Steakin Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
The embattled Democratic Senate candidate has not dropped out of the race. Graham Platner and Troy Jackson stand together during a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on May 24, 2026, in Orono.
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Mamdani calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race Original

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
The New York City mayor never endorsed, but several of his top aides have played leading roles on the progressive oysterman's campaign. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. | Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images 07/07/2026 11:06 AM EDT NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on Graham Platner to end his campaign for Maine Senate on Tuesday, becoming one of the most prominent voices on the American left to urge the embattled candidate to step out of the race.
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Frank Carone's alleged other income stream

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By Nick Reisman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY TUESDAY. It's Chris Sommerfeldt in New York City. I'm kicking us off today by delving into an overlooked detail included in court documents filed by prosecutors as part of a criminal case against Frank Carone , former Mayor Eric Adams ' longtime confidant.
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Mamdani stays mum on Balogun controversy

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
“I prefer not to speak, if I speak I get in trouble,” says the New York mayor as he channels soccer legend José Mourinho. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is playing coy about the red card reversal heard ‘round the world. Instead of directly addressing the revocation of USMNT striker Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension, the soccer-loving mayor posted a clip on X on Monday featuring a quote from José Mourinho, the legendary Portuguese soccer manager. “I prefer really not to speak.
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Battle for the ‘burbs

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By Nick Reisman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
Gov. Kathy Hochul 's campaign is making a push on her Republican foe Bruce Blakeman 's home turf. The Buffalo-born governor's campaign is trying to compete on Long Island — a suburban bellwether where Republicans have made clear gains in this otherwise deep blue state. Hochul did not fare well there when she first ran for a full term in 2022 against then-Suffolk County GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin whose strong coattails helped drag some down-ballot Republican candidates over the finish line.
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Inside the Mamdani-AOC endorsement compact Original

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
The duo were in closer touch than previously known before issuing their primary endorsements in New York. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani attend the 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 8, in New York City. | Katie Godowski/MediaPunch /IPX 07/02/2026 04:30 PM EDT NEW YORK — When Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier for Congress in late May, her opponent, Rep. Adriano Espaillat , was blindsided.
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Uganda be kidding

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By Nick Reisman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY THURSDAY. I'm Nick Reisman in Albany, making sure that I'm properly hydrated as the heat wave embraces New York. Just north of me, one of the hottest races in the Empire State is unfolding. I'll have the latest on that, plus the Department of Government Efficiency is now taking a special interest in municipal finance. Have news tips or just want to share what's on your mind?
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Mamdani can take a breather from rental voucher fight — for now

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Jason Beeferman Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY WEDNESDAY. It's Chris Sommerfeldt in the Big Apple, where City Hall reporters like myself are running on fumes after covering last night's city budget adoption . Speaking of which, I'm starting us off today with a dive into a political vulnerability this year's budget process laid bare for Mayor Zohran Mamdani — and how it may come back to haunt him in 2027.
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Mamdani solves NYPD headache of his own creation

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook PM Newsletter
HIRING SPREE UNDONE: Mayor Zohran Mamdani caught a raft of criticism from his hard-left base this spring when he proposed adding 580 officers to the NYPD's headcount. The proposal flew in the face of his own 2025 campaign pledge to keep police staffing flat.
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Mamdani and City Council reach $126B budget deal that dilutes promises on rental aid Original

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
The agreement, which comes amid serious fiscal headwinds, includes a significantly smaller rental assistance budget than initially promised by both sides.
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Jamaal Bowman's David Axelrod redux

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By Nick Reisman Verified, Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY TUESDAY. It's Madison Fernandez . A week after New York's primary election, the debates over the future of the Democratic Party are still raging on. We'll dive into that more this morning, as well as give you the latest charter commission drama.
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How to run

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By Nick Reisman Verified, Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY MONDAY. I'm Nick Reisman in Albany gearing up for Independence Day. Voters took a sledgehammer to the establishment during last week's primaries — results that are continuing to reverberate this week. How can institutional, moderate candidates live side-by-side with an incoming crop of insurgents? Plus, I've got a look at how some establishment Republicans are learning to live with the MAGA candidate of voters' choice.
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Mamdani's red-hot month comes to a tricky close

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Nick Reisman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
No doubt , it's been a good month for the democratic socialist. Still, a big piece of unfinished business remains on Mamdani's plate: the city budget. Mamdani has already conceded he won't be able to make good on several big-ticket campaign promises in this year's budget — such as funding a new Department of Community Safety — because of a massive municipal deficit.
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The Dems already had AOC. Now they have DAC.

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Madison Fernandez Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
There's a far-left, three-lettered firebrand with an eye on Congress — and some Democrats are worried she could drag them down.
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The Dems already had AOC. Now they have DAC.

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| POLITICO Verified
There's a far-left, three-lettered firebrand with an eye on Congress. Her name isn't AOC — but Harlem's own Darializa Avila Chevalier. After thrashing incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in Tuesday's Democratic primary, Avila Chevalier is poised to become Republicans' next priority punching bag.
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Eric Adams confidant Frank Carone arrested in alleged bribery scheme

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| Flipboard
U.S. Politics 2 hours ago Wednesday Headlines: Too Close To Call Edition Streetsblog NYS - Austin C. Jefferson • 2h The political future of Assembly Transportation Chair William Magnarelli (D-Geddes) is up in the air. As of early Wednesday morning, his challenger, … Liberal View 8 hours ago Stephen Miller Has Fox News Meltdown After Democratic Socialists Prevail In Primaries HuffPost - Anthony Orrico • 8h Take a chill pill, bud.
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Eric Adams confidant Frank Carone arrested in alleged bribery scheme

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| Yahoo Verified
NEW YORK — Frank Carone, a longtime confidant to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested Wednesday in a bribery scheme involving his younger brother and a hotel owner, a person with knowledge of the situation told POLITICO.
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Eric Adams confidant Frank Carone arrested in alleged bribery scheme

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
Carone's younger brother, as well as a Queens hotel owner, were also arrested by federal agents Wednesday morning.
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Insurgents crush the establishment

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY WEDNESDAY … and the first day of the general election campaign. It's Madison Fernandez here with all the highlights from last night's primary election. Have news tips or just want to share what's on your mind? Reach me at mfernandez@politico.com Left-wing insurgents swept a trio of New York City House primaries Tuesday, a resounding victory that included a democratic socialist toppling the Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair, Rep.
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Pro-Israel politics just took a huge hit in New York

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By Lisa Kashinsky Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| Yahoo Verified
NEW YORK — Progressives who ran hard against the war in Gaza swept a trio of congressional primaries Tuesday in America's most heavily Jewish city, turbocharging the Democratic Party's yearslong shift away from Israel. Brad Lander, a former city comptroller, ousted Rep. Dan Goldman in a turbulent race between two Jewish Democrats.
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Pro-Israel politics just took a huge hit in New York

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By Lisa Kashinsky Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| POLITICO Verified
Progressives critical of Israel swept a trio of House races in the home of the nation's largest Jewish population — a stunning shift that carries national implications for the party.
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Brad Lander ousts Rep. Dan Goldman after left-wing challenge Original

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| Yahoo Verified
NEW YORK — Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in Tuesday's Democratic congressional primary, ousting the two-term lawmaker after a bruising campaign that focused heavily on their differences over Israel. On the campaign trail, Lander concentrated much of his attention on immigration and his opposition to U.S. military aid for Israel — and he was buoyed by an early endorsement from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Brad Lander trounces New York Rep. Dan Goldman in election upset

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Follow Brad Lander trounces New York Rep. Dan Goldman in election upset Wed, June 24, 2026 at 1:07 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW YORK — Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in Tuesday's congressional primary, ousting the two-term lawmaker after a bruising campaign that focused heavily on their differences over Israel.
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NYC's midterm turnout slump

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
WHERE Y'ALL AT?: The mesmerizing turnout machine that propelled Mayor Zohran Mamdani to victory is AWOL this Election Day. As of 3 p.m., just over 330,000 New York City voters had cast ballots in today's primaries — including all early votes. That's a far cry from the more than 710,000 New Yorkers who had voted as of 3 p.m. on June 24, 2025, the day Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary.
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5 things to watch on Election Day

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Jason Beeferman Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| POLITICO Verified
With help from Leah Clark HAPPY TUESDAY. It's Nick Reisman, wishing everyone a happy primary day. Tonight's results stand to be a clarifying moment for Democrats and Republicans alike. Just how powerful is an endorsement from two of the nation's main political characters? Will voter anger with incumbents power untested candidates? And will Big Tech have enough muscle? Let's dive into it all. Have news tips or just want to share what's on your mind?
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Mamdani called AIPAC dark money 'monsters.' None of the congressional candidates he's backing seem to care. Original

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Madison Fernandez Verified, Leah Clark
| POLITICO Verified
Jewish leaders said the mayor invoked antisemitic tropes in his virulent criticism of the pro-Israel lobby.
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DSA's red alarm

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By Nick Reisman Verified, Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
Democratic Socialists of America leaders in New York City privately fretted last week about a turnout dip among young voters in two local congressional primaries where there's a lot on the line for the hard-left group.
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(Almost) all love at City Hall ceremony for the Knicks

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
: Love was in the air this afternoon as Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted the New York Knicks at City Hall for an ecstatic ceremony celebrating their historic NBA championship. ZO NEW YORK, ZO NEW YORK, ZO And a good bit of it was flowing in the mayor's direction. “He's a great guy. He's awesome. I love him. It's a good day,” Knicks forward OG Anunoby told Playbook after a private pre-ceremony meeting with the mayor. Many of his fellow Knicks felt the same way.
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Dems' awkward super PAC dance

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| POLITICO Verified
With additional help from Leah Clark and Gelila Negesse Programming note: We'll be off this Friday but will be back in your inboxes on Monday. HAPPY THURSDAY — and more importantly, happy Knicks ticker-tape parade! Madison Fernandez here with a look at how candidates are approaching super PAC spending in the waning days of the primary campaign.
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The crypto-powered content farm boosting Bores

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Nick Reisman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
With additional help from Leah Clark and Gelila Negesse IT'S WEDNESDAY. I'm Jason Beeferman , realizing that one week from today the primary season will be over.
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The Democratic Socialists of America are leaving it all on the field in NYC

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
The city's congressional primaries present big risks for the ascendant group — and also big rewards.
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The Democratic Socialists of America are leaving it all on the field in NYC

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| Yahoo Verified
NEW YORK — The Democratic Socialists of America are facing a reckoning in New York City — and there's a lot on the line. Two members of the hard-left group's New York City chapter are running for congressional seats in this month's primaries, vying to topple more mainstream Democrats — including one incumbent.
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Learning to love James Dolan

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| POLITICO Verified
With additional help from Leah Clark and Gelila Negesse IT'S TUESDAY. I'm Knick Reisman in Albany. The Big Apple is united after the Knickerbockers' first NBA Finals win in 53 years. So how does everyone feel about their irascible billionaire owner, James Dolan ? I'll dive into that dynamic. But first a different dynasty: Democratic House candidate Jack Schlossberg this week will be Dasha Burns ' guest on The Conversation.
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POLITICO Pro: NYPD’s largest union seeks state intervention in stalled contract talks with Mamdani administration

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Pro Verified
The request marks the first time the powerful union has taken a direct shot at the mayor over labor issues. NEW YORK — The NYPD’s largest union has asked a state labor panel to intervene amid an impasse in contract negotiations with Zohran Mamdani’s administration — a development that raises complex political questions for the mayor.
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PR fail: Mamdani's Boricua bungle Original

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By Joe Anuta Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook PM Newsletter
DEPARTMENT OF UNFORCED ERRORS: Mayor Zohran Mamdani held an annual Puerto Rican heritage event today at Gracie Mansion that underscored a growing tiff. The afternoon celebration was pared-down. Prominent leaders never received an invite or declined to attend. And Nuyoricans were initially told it wasn't going to happen at all. Roughly 200 people milled about the ornate entertaining room in the mayor's official residence on the Upper East Side.
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Self-funding by the millions

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| POLITICO Verified
With additional help from Gelila Negesse HAPPY FRIDAY. This is Madison Fernandez . We've got a big weekend on tap, between the first weekend of World Cup matches and Game 5 of that other sporting event … But even more importantly, the start of early voting! Before all the excitement begins, we're breaking down fresh campaign fundraising totals, spotlighting some national figures turning their attention to New York House races and unpacking the latest controversy over carriage horses.
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The Knicks are the (only) talk of the town

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
VERY SUPERSTITIOUS: For the first three quarters, it looked like the San Antonio Spurs were going to cream the Knicks in last night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals. But in an epic comeback, the Knicks overcame the Spurs' 29-point lead — a new record in an NBA Finals game — and beat San Antonio 107-106, putting the hometown team just one win away from claiming its first championship in over five decades.
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Mamdani has already started fundraising for his 2029 reelection run Original

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| POLITICO Verified
Mamdani’s missive did not identify the individuals behind the opposition he described. But a group called Common Sense NYC, spearheaded by former mayoral candidate Jim Walden and political consultant Phil Singer, launched last month with a stated goal of fighting Mamdani’s agenda with ads, policy papers and lawsuits. The group, whose formation was first reported by The New York Times, has already raised $1 million from as-of-yet unidentified donors.
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Mystery super PACs make timely entrance

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified, Jason Beeferman Verified, Nick Reisman Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
With additional help from Gelila Negesse HAPPY THURSDAY. This is Jason Beeferman , celebrating a massive Knicks win. I was never planning on attending an MSG Knicks watch party, but was deprived of the opportunity anyway after the Knicks canceled Wednesday's event and team owner James Dolan blasted Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a fake fan. Today, Madison Fernandez and I have news on conveniently-timed super PAC spends.
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Inside Mamdani aide’s private budget briefing for the DSA Original

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By Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook PM Newsletter
Sherif Soliman (left), director of the Office of Management and Budget, recently briefed Democratic Socialists of America members on city finances. | Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office. MONEY TALKS: Sherif Soliman, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s budget chief, privately briefed members of the Democratic Socialists of America on the state of New York City’s finances last week — a move that could raise ethical concerns, according to a person at the meeting and a prominent government watchdog.
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The two most popular men in New York

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Nick Reisman Verified, Chris Sommerfeldt Verified
| New York Playbook Newsletter
Presented by With additional help from Gelila Negesse HAPPY MONDAY. This is Jason Beeferman . We've got a new poll that provides all sorts of clues for the future of New York politics, details on the scrapped plan to have a Knicks watch party outside MSG, and news of Assemblymember Claire Valdez's rivals teaming up to oppose her in NY-7. Have news tips or just want to share what's on your mind?
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