Good Morning, New York! Bronx Deputy Borough President is resigning over corruption allegations, Stefanik is returning to leadership in the House, and Eric Adams selects the ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’ name for his ballot line. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Tuesday, April 10th, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

— The Bronx Borough President's office is in a mess with Janet Peguero resigning as Deputy Borough President amid allegations of corruption. A lawsuit claims Peguero had a conflict of interest in the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment deal because she previously lobbied for the winning developer. While Gibson's office denies any wrongdoing, it hasn't confirmed or denied Peguero is returning to the lobbying firm. (Bronx Times)

— The NYPD's "Criminal Group Database" is under fire again, with Commissioner Tisch making a point of defending it amid City Council efforts to shut it down. Critics like Council Member Althea Stevens argue the database disproportionately targets Black and Hispanic individuals, while Tisch insists it's a crucial tool for fighting crime. One council member is trying to erase the whole database entirely, calling out racial profiling. (City & State)

— NYC's Charter Revision Commission is diving into election reform, potentially shaking up how the city votes. The commission is weighing a move to even-year elections and an "open primary" system, ideas that good-government groups say could boost voter turnout significantly. But don't expect any changes to impact the upcoming mayoral election, as these reforms wouldn't kick in until later, if at all. (City & State)

Capitol Gains

— New Yorkers using the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program are getting a deadline extension! The state Health Department agreed to a court order, pushing the registration deadline with the new management company, Public Partnerships LLC, to May 15 for consumers and June 6 for CDPAP workers. This aims to prevent disruptions in care and worker pay as the state transitions to a single statewide fiscal intermediary. (State of Politics)

— Good news for some ex-corrections officers: an executive order preventing those who were fired after a strike from getting local jobs has expired. Franklin County officials opposed the order from the get-go, saying they value home rule and should decide who they hire. While the ban on state jobs is still in place, local municipalities are now free to hire the former COs, and some have already interviewed for positions. (myNBC5)

— EYES ON WASHINGTON: Elise Stefanik is staying put in the House, despite missing out on that UN ambassador gig. She's just snagged the role of Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, though it's technically a step down from her old position as GOP Conference Chair. Stefanik is framing the job as a way to push Trump's agenda, and she'll also keep her spots on key committees, so she's not exactly losing influence. (Tammany Times)

Trail Mix

— Eric Adams is ditching the Democratic nomination to run as an Independent, and he's chosen a ballot line that screams his core priorities: 'Safe Streets, Affordable City.' This move signals a laser focus on public safety and the economy, themes he's hammered on since his first mayoral run. Now, Team Adams needs to gather signatures to get that catchy slogan officially on the ballot. (Tammany Times)

— EYE ON NY-17: Emmy-winning journalist Mike Sacks throws his hat in the ring. Sacks, a Democrat, is aiming to oust Lawler, accusing him of being a 'MAGA' Republican in disguise as a moderate. Despite Lawler's relatively comfortable win last year, NY-17 is considered a key target for Democrats in 2026 due to its history of split-ticket voting and Kamala's strong performance in the district. (Tammany Times)

— Andrew Cuomo's just released his first TV ad of the cycle. A pro-Cuomo PAC, "Fix the City," just dropped its first $44,000 digital ad, touting Cuomo's past achievements and promising to 'turn this city around.' The PAC has a hefty $4.1 million war chest, which could give the frontrunner quite the advantage in the Democratic primary. (Tammany Times)

— Get ready for free rides? A new poll reveals that a whopping 72% of NYC voters are on board with making MTA buses free for all, even winning over a surprising number of Republicans. Advocates like Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani are seizing on the momentum, pointing to past fare-free pilot programs that boosted ridership and safety, while even former Gov. Cuomo has voiced support as well. (Tammany Times)