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Good Morning, New York! The NYPD is welcoming its biggest class since 2016, Hochul’s gerrymandering proposal is facing criticisms from good government groups who prefer a nonpartisan process, and Cuomo denies that he spoke on the phone with Trump about the mayoral election. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Friday, August 8th, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

NYC businesses are bracing for more red tape. A new City Council bill would require them to document why they offer salaries outside the listed range for job postings and disclose extensive compensation details. Industry groups are pushing back, arguing the measure is unrealistic for small businesses and won't necessarily advance gender pay equity, while Councilwoman Brooks-Powers defends it, saying changes can be made. (NY Post)

Another carriage horse died in NYC, and a Queens lawmaker is reigniting the fight to ban horse-drawn carriages. Councilmember Robert Holden is urging the City Council to finally vote on Ryder's Law, which would ban the industry and transition drivers to other jobs. While animal rights groups are backing the ban, union leaders are pushing for regulations instead. (Gothamist)

The NYPD is getting a much-needed boost with its largest graduating class since 2016, signaling a potential turnaround in its staffing struggles. The class of 965 new officers is incredibly diverse, with a large percentage born outside the U.S. Jessica Tisch and Eric Adams hope this influx of officers will help reach their goal of a 35,000-officer headcount and continue driving down city crime rates. (NY Post)

Capitol Gains

Gov. Hochul wants to redraw New York's congressional lines to favor Democrats, citing Republican efforts in Texas, but it's not that simple. Amending the state constitution to allow new maps could take years, with the changes potentially not happening until 2028. Good government groups are decrying the move, fearing a lack of transparency and a process ripe for partisan gerrymandering. (State of Politics)

Kathy Hochul's getting heat over cannabis regulations that allowed dispensaries to open too close to schools, and the finger-pointing has begun. The former head of the state's cannabis office claims Hochul unfairly blamed him for the fallout from a change in how the state measures distances between cannabis stores and schools. With over 150 businesses at risk, lawmakers are scrambling for a fix, but the blame game is heating up amid threats of legal challenges. (Spectrum Local)

Rural New York is facing a serious healthcare crisis, with severe shortages of doctors, dentists, and mental health professionals. Comptroller DiNapoli's report reveals some counties have shockingly low ratios, like four primary care physicians per 10,000 people, while Hamilton County has zero dentists or OBGYNs. To combat this, the report suggests telemedicine, mobile clinics, and expanded public transportation in these underserved areas. (State of Politics)

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Trail Mix

Looks like Eric Adams' 'Off-Topic Tuesdays' are history after a rocky run. The mayor, who initially pitched the weekly pressers to avoid 'mixed messages,' seems to have scrapped them after clashing with a reporter. Now, it's back to fielding (fewer) questions after scheduled events, leaving some to grumble about press access. (City & State NY)

The race to replace Billy Jones is already heating up. Michael Cashman is throwing his hat in the ring as a Democrat, highlighting his local government experience. Meanwhile, Malone Mayor Andrea Dumas is running on the GOP ticket with the endorsement of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, and she is planning to campaign with her. (WCAX)

Cuomo denies a New York Times report that he and Trump spoke about the mayoral race, dismissing it as 'gossip' and pledging not to seek Trump's endorsement. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani accuses Cuomo of "conspiring" with Trump and blasts him for being willing to "sell working people out." Trump also denied speaking to Cuomo, while Mayor Adams claims his own conversations with Trump are focused on bringing resources to the city. (NY Daily News)