Good Morning, New York! Comptroller Lander and Mayor Adams are at each others throats over Lander’s decision to stop investing in Israeli bonds, the head of the company in charge of the CDPAP transition has resigned, and Eric Adams fundraises in Florida. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Tuesday, July 15th, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

Things are getting heated between Mayor Adams and outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander over NYC's decision to end pension fund investments in Israel Bonds back in 2023. Adams is accusing Lander of bowing to the BDS movement, while Lander insists it was a purely financial decision based on the city's policy of avoiding foreign sovereign debt. Lander clapped back and accused his predecessors of political grandstanding by treating Israel more favorably than other countries. (Forward)

NYC homeowners eager to legalize their basement apartments are hitting a wall. Despite a pilot program aimed at helping them, bureaucratic delays mean no one can actually apply yet. Residents are frustrated, as the promised path to compliance remains out of reach. The policy is a key part of Eric Adams 'City of Yes' plan. (The City)

Andrew Cuomo is determined to beat Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race after losing to him in the Democratic primary, admitting he wasn't aggressive enough in debunking Mamdani's proposals. Now running as an independent, Cuomo aims to consolidate the anti-Mamdani vote, suggesting other candidates like Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa should drop out to ensure the socialist doesn't win. Despite losing some big donors to Adams, Cuomo plans a leaner, social media-focused campaign to win over voters who want to keep Mamdani out of City Hall. (New York Magazine)

Capitol Gains

Gov. Hochul and NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani are trying to forge a working relationship despite past clashes and ideological differences. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has been critical of Hochul in the past, but now both seem willing to cooperate, although they disagree on key issues like raising taxes. With potential primary challenges and pressure from the left looming, it remains to be seen if this newfound goodwill will last. (Politico)

John Sarcone III won't be getting the full-time U.S. Attorney gig in New York's Northern District after a panel of judges declined to appoint him. Despite being appointed as interim U.S. attorney by Attorney General Pam Bondi, the board has decided to pass on making it permanent. The door isn't entirely closed for Sarcone, as the U.S. President could still push for his appointment with Senate approval. (Spectrum Local)

The president of Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), Maria Perrin, is resigning amid a rocky transition to a single fiscal intermediary for New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP). This change comes alongside other leadership shifts at PPL, raising concerns from critics already worried about the troubled transition. With state lawmakers planning a hearing to investigate, some are calling the situation a "Titanic sinking" and demanding accountability from PPL. (State of Politics)

Trail Mix

Eric Adams is cozying up with some controversial company. While running for reelection as an independent, the NYC mayor attended a Florida fundraiser hosted by Trump-supporting influencers and right-wing activists. Adams thanked the donors for helping to keep his campaign afloat, and the move is seen as further evidence that he's gaining traction with conservatives. (amNY)

Elise Stefanik is making some serious noise in New York politics. The congresswoman's campaign just announced a $4 million fundraising quarter, boasting the largest cash-on-hand total for a New York Republican ever, which will be useful if she does decide to make the move to run for governor. (The Hill)

A recent Data for Progress poll reveals New York City voters' thoughts on the candidates left in the mayoral election: Mamdani 40%, Cuomo 24%, Adams 15%, Sliwa 14% (Data For Progress)