Good Morning, New York! Top NYPD and deputy mayor tee up trouble by golfing with Trump amid ICE backlash and Adams–DOJ intrigue, the State Senate passed their medically assisted suicide bill after years of debate, and a new poll shows the NYC mayoral race essentially tied. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Tuesday, June 10th, 2025.

WHERE’s KATHY: In Albany, showing up as a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show (pre-taped).

WHERE’s ERIC: No public schedule available.

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Front Pages

Hall Monitors

— CUNY's leader is about to face the music. Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez will testify before a House committee on July 9 to address ongoing allegations of antisemitism on CUNY campuses. The hearing aims to uncover the "underlying factors" contributing to harassment of Jewish students, including foreign funding and antisemitic groups, while critics claim the hearings are conflating antisemitism with pro-Palestinian advocacy. (NY Daily News)

— Get ready for some changes in the NYC rental market. Starting this week, a new law will ban those hefty broker fees for most renters, unless they hire the broker themselves. However, the Real Estate Board of New York is fighting back with a lawsuit, arguing the law infringes on free speech and contract rights, but the city is gearing up to enforce the ban, which could save renters thousands upfront. (Gothamist)

— Top NYPD brass and a deputy mayor hit the links with Trump, raising eyebrows given rising tensions over immigration. Chief of Department John Chell and Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry posed for photos with the former president, calling it a "fantastic afternoon," while immigrant advocates protest ICE activity in the city. While a source claims politics weren't discussed, the meeting is fueling concerns about Mayor Adams getting too close to Trump after the DOJ dropped his federal corruption indictment. (NY Daily News)

Capitol Gains

— New York's Division of the Budget mismanaged over $15 million in DMV consulting projects during the pandemic, according to a new Inspector General report. The investigation found "deficiencies in oversight" and a lack of communication between the DOB and DMV, resulting in the DMV being billed for projects not initially covered in their budget. To prevent future mismanagement, the report recommends designating liaisons, strengthening statement of work policies, and clearly identifying funding responsibilities upfront. (CBS6 Albany)

— New York could soon be the 12th state to legalize medically assisted suicide. After years of debate, the state Senate passed a bill allowing terminally ill patients with six months or less to live to request a lethal prescription. While supporters celebrate the potential for individuals to die with dignity, the bill faces opposition from religious groups and some lawmakers, who fear it devalues human life and could disproportionately harm vulnerable communities and it's not clear whether Gov. Hochul will sign the bill into law. (Gothamist)

— Gov. Hochul just announced that the State Senate confirmed Joshua Norkin as Director of the Authorities Budget Office and Jessica García as Chair of the Cannabis Control Board. Norkin previously served as Deputy Counsel to the Governor, while García has been on the Cannabis Control Board since 2021 and is also involved with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. (Hochul Press Office)

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Trail Mix

— The NYC mayoral race might be tighter than we thought! An internal poll by the Working Families Party shows Zohran Mamdani neck and neck with Andrew Cuomo, trailing 51% to 49% in a simulated final round. While internal polls should be viewed with skepticism, Mamdani's team is likely using the data to rally progressive support and consolidate votes. (Tammany Times)

— Elise Stefanik is making noise about New York's "single party Democratic rule," hinting at a potential run for governor. The North Country Republican has blasted Governor Hochul's leadership, citing concerns over the cost of living and population loss, while she also criticized a bill that would cap the number of dairy cows at 700. Despite dodging questions about her gubernatorial ambitions, Stefanik emphasized the need for "new leadership" to save the state. (Times Union)

— Is a Queens council candidate using AI-generated images on his campaign website? It looks that way, with experts pointing to distorted faces and other telltale signs in the images used by Ruben Wills. While Wills hasn't commented, the issue raises questions about AI's role in local politics, where staff can be limited, and whether it needs regulation. (Queens Eagle)