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Good Morning, New York! Mamdani is under fire from the South Asian community for supposed anti-Hindu sentiment, 90 prosecutors in the Nassau DA office have left since 2022 as former employees complain of a ‘dictator-like’ environment, and Republicans are capitalizing on Mamdani to push against candidates across the state. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Monday, July 28th, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, who would be the city's first Asian American and Muslim mayor, is facing criticism from some South Asian voters who accuse him of being anti-Hindu, citing his policy positions and statements on foreign policy. A controversial Hindu speaker from India even told a Queens audience that Mamdani is a "new demon," urging them to vote against him. Despite this, Mamdani has garnered support from some Hindus who champion his commitment to pluralism. (Gothamist)

The NYC Department of Probation is facing a staffing crisis and high turnover under Commissioner Juanita Holmes, leading to increased caseloads and plummeting morale. Councilmember Sandy Nurse calls the situation a "hot mess," with many officers feeling undertrained due to a new requirement to carry firearms. Critics say Holmes' approach has shifted the agency's focus from rehabilitation to enforcement, causing concern among probation officers and defense attorneys. (The City)

The NYPD is touting the seizure of 3,000 guns off the streets this year, and a total of 22,700 since Mayor Adams took office. However, Adams and Commissioner Tisch warn that 3D-printed "ghost guns" are becoming a major problem. They are urging federal partners to assist in curbing the proliferation of these virtually untraceable weapons. (amNY)

Capitol Gains

Is Nassau County's DA office in crisis? A political challenger claims 90 prosecutors have fled DA Anne Donnelly's office since 2022, alleging a 'dictator'-like atmosphere focused on headlines over justice. Donnelly's camp fired back, calling the departing prosecutors—including her challenger—"ethically challenged" and soft on crime. Amidst the back-and-forth, the claim is that major crimes have increased during Donnelly's tenure, though her office touts a recent crime drop and says she's rebuilding with tough-on-crime prosecutors. (NY Post)

Political campaigns in New York may be bending the rules, with relatives of candidates seemingly playing key roles in securing public funds. At least 113 candidates claimed matching funds for donations made by themselves or relatives. While technically legal, the practice is raising eyeballs amongst critics by the state’s matching funds program. (Times Union)

Get ready for electric everything in new NY buildings! Starting in 2026, new buildings under seven stories will be required to use all-electric heating and appliances, a move celebrated by lawmakers and environmental advocates. Builders are worried about a $20,000 cost increase for new homes and the amount of fossil fuels still required to create electricity to power these buildings. (WGRZ)

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Trail Mix

Republicans are banking on 'Mamdani Democrats' to scare voters this election cycle, linking Democratic candidates across the state to NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. GOP leaders plan to paint Mamdani as an extreme socialist with dangerous policies, hoping it will resonate in more moderate areas. Meanwhile, the State Democratic Party dismisses this as a distraction, suggesting they'll tie Republicans to figures like Marjorie Taylor Green instead. (NY Post)

Andrew Cuomo's hitting the streets in a bid to "take City Hall," despite a crushing primary loss. The former governor's trying to connect with voters, especially young people, by acknowledging their anxieties about the city. Dismissing his opponent's proposals as overly simplistic, Cuomo is betting on his experience to win over New Yorkers this November. (CNN)

Curtis Sliwa isn't backing down from the NYC mayoral race; he says he's in it to win it. The Republican mayoral hopeful shot down suggestions that he might drop out to thwart Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, calling the idea unrealistic and unfair to voters. Sliwa also said he believes some of his supporters would never vote for Cuomo anyway, so "let the people decide". (CBS News)