Good Morning, New York! Eric Adams makes his third trip to visit Trump in recent weeks, a battle over ICE engagement with local law enforcement is brewing, and Mike Lawler jokes about becoming governor. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Thursday, February 6th, 2025.

WHERE’S KATHY: In Albany speaking at the state police academy graduation and making an economic development announcement. Interviews on two TV channels.

WHERE’s ERIC: In Washington DC, attending the National Prayer Breakfast.

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Front Pages

Hall Monitors

— Eric Adams is making a last minute trip to Washington DC, attending a prayer breakfast also attended by President Trump. The move fuels continued rumors that Adams is attempting to position himself for a pardon, making this his third trip to visit the President in person in recent weeks. (NY Post)

— The story surrounding Eric Adams’ health struggles last week keeps changing. City Hall said yesterday that he underwent a colonoscopy, which required anesthesia, but upon further questioning it was revealed that the procedure took place on January 3rd, not last week. The real tests from last week included: an MRI, a test for Helicobacter pylori, and blood work. It has also frustrated Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who believes he should have been notified and made acting mayor while Adams was incapacitated. (NY Times)

— New data shows that over 100 NYC-based immigrants were arrested in ICE raids during Trump’s first week. Little is known about where they are being held, and the local ICE press office has not been returning calls from the press. (The City)

Capitol Gains

— A battle between conservative law enforcement groups upstate and progressive lawmakers in Albany is shaping up over how much the groups can assist ICE operations. Current policies differ from city to city, and many in the state government would like that to change. (Gothamist)

— Pushback is growing on Gov. Hochul’s involuntary commitment plan. Two major mental health advocates have instead argued for increased funding for services, more voluntary programs, crisis programs for hospitals and jails, and more. (State of Politics)

— A bill to ban PFAS in specific products has been introduced in Albany, following increased levels in the water supply of several places in the state. PFAS are linked to developmental issues, cancers, and other negative health outcomes. (CBS6 Albany)

Trail Mix

— Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado refused to endorse Kathy Hochul’s 2026 re-election bid, fueling speculation that he could be considering a challenge. (X/NickReisman)

— At the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner, Mike Lawler tells the audience “In two years he [Hakeem Jeffries] can call me governor.” (X/JacobRubashkin)

— Common Councilor Pat Hogan and Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens have emerged as the two favorites for the Democratic nomination in the Syracuse mayoral election. No candidate received 50% of the vote amongst party members, so they will return to vote again with ballots due next week. (Syracuse.com)