Good Morning, New York! Hochul warns NYers to prepare for an extended budget battle, a former FDNY chief is heading to prison for bribery, and Cuomo is accused of yet more sexual harassment in a former Syracuse mayor’s new book. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

— A former FDNY chief is heading to the slammer for his role in a bribery scheme. Brian Cordasco was sentenced to 20 months in prison after admitting he took over $100,000 in bribes to fast-track fire safety inspections, betraying public trust for personal gain. Cordasco expressed remorse, but the judge emphasized the need to deter corruption, also ordering a hefty fine. (Gothamist)

— Local politicians are pushing a bill to reclassify parkland, potentially paving the way for Bally's to build a massive casino complex by Trump's old golf course. But, not everyone is on board, with at least one key senator already expressing strong opposition to the project. (NY Post)

— The head of NYC's cannabis office Dasheeda Dawson has resigned amid an investigation into alleged sexual harassment. Dawson claims her choice to resign and the investigation are unrelated. The details surrounding her case are unclear, as is its current status. (NY Times)

Capitol Gains

— New York legislators who make over $35,000 in outside income get a reprieve. A judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a 2023 law capping their earnings while Republicans appeal the statute's constitutionality. With roughly 38 lawmakers affected, mainly Republicans, there's now a pause on forcing them to choose between their public office and private-sector jobs. (Times Union)

— Albany could be in for an extended budget battle. Gov. Hochul is digging in her heels, willing to delay the state budget "as long as it takes" to get her proposals on discovery and involuntary commitment passed, despite facing opposition. (NY Post)

— NYC families relying on child care subsidies could be in trouble, with 7,000 families potentially losing their vouchers each month. Advocates are scrambling to find a solution in the state budget, warning that flat funding could force parents out of work and shutter day care centers. While the governor's office says it has increased funding, critics argue that more is needed to keep up with rising costs. (Gothamist)

Trail Mix

— Stephanie Miner says Andrew Cuomo kissed her against her will multiple times while she was mayor, calling them a demonstration of power. Miner, who clashed with Cuomo over policy, writes in her new book that the unwanted kisses were just one tactic he used to bully her. Cuomo's camp dismissed Miner's claims as a publicity stunt, with a spokesman stating the kisses were "customary" and calling the claims "silly." (NY Post)

— Mayor Adams' protege, Alisa Roever, hyped up a "Mayor Gala" Met Gala afterparty at Gracie Mansion on Instagram, but City Hall says it was never confirmed. This isn't the first time Roever has prematurely announced Adams' attendance at an event, leaving organizers in the lurch. (Page Six)

— Columbia University's new president Claire Shipman is facing heat from Rep. Elise Stefanik over a text message sent in 2023. Stefanik is attacking the message's content, which was critical of the House investigation into previous Columbia president Nemat Shafik. Stefanik predicted that Shipman would not last long in her role, and said that Columbia has still not done enough to protect Jewish students. (NY Times)