Good Morning, New York! It’s primary day in NYC, and Miami thinks they stand to gain from an exodus of wealthy NYers if Zohran wins. The socialist’s path to victory is looking ever-clearer, with surging youth and new voter turnout fueling speculation that he could be ahead of Cuomo. This is backed up by the betting markets, who now have him as a favorite. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Tuesday, June 24th, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

— New Yorkers are heading to the polls today in sweltering heat to vote in the mayoral primary, but patience is key. Due to ranked-choice voting, the winner between frontrunners Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani won't be announced until July 1st. Even if Cuomo loses the primary, he might still run in the general election on an independent line, while the Working Families Party might back Mamdani. (NY Post)

— NYC's early voting saw a major surge in participation, with over twice as many voters compared to 2021 for a total of 385,184 votes. A whopping 25% of those early voters were new to Democratic primaries, suggesting a significant shift in voter engagement. The youth vote is strong, with Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani hoping that energy pushes him past former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. (Gothamist)

— Another New York exodus might be headed to Miami if NYC elects mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. The former mayor of Miami Beach suggests Mamdani's policies, like a $30 minimum wage, could drive businesses and residents to Miami. However, he admits a part of him hopes New York will elect a more centrist candidate like Andrew Cuomo, so the two cities can push each other to improve. (Miami Herald)

Capitol Gains

— Long Island schools are hoarding huge piles of cash, with 19 districts exceeding the state's legal limit for unrestricted funds. Critics argue this money should be used for tax relief, while school officials insist it's crucial for financial stability and to hedge against potential state aid cuts. Brentwood is the worst offender, sitting on a $137.7 million surplus. The total across Long Island is about $3.64 billion. (Newsday)

— Central New York is in the running to host Gov. Hochul's new nuclear plant, with the Nine Mile Point site in Oswego County being a prime location. The project aims to develop 1,000 megawatts of nuclear capacity, potentially serving the growing power demands of facilities like Micron's planned semiconductor plant. While Oswego County officials seem excited, community response will be a key factor in the final decision, along with keeping costs down. (Syracuse)

— Hold on, LIRR riders, that promised 40% service boost may not be what it seems. A new state audit says the MTA inflated those numbers by including short shuttle runs to Brooklyn. While the MTA defends its figures and points to increased ridership, critics say riders face longer commutes and that the agency isn't listening to customer feedback. (NY Post)

Trail Mix

— Conservative Party leader Gerard Kassar is accusing Anthony Constantino of defamation after Constantino claimed Kassar threatened to kill him. Kassar said his statement was just a figure of speech during a discussion about Constantino's political activities, not an actual threat. (Times Union)

— Elise Stefanik's got her eyes on the governor's mansion and is making moves on Long Island. Last week, the upstate Republican headlined a fundraiser for Rep. Nick LaLota and made a surprise appearance at a rally for Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim. She also met with Nassau County GOP chair Joseph Cairo, sparking speculation about her potential gubernatorial run in 2026. (Newsday)

— The final primary poll from YouGov/Yale has come out, and the final tally is 🟣 Cuomo: 57% - 🟡 Mamdani: 43%. (X/@ZacharyDonnini)

— Betting odds from Polymarket as of release show Mamdani slightly favored with 54.5% to Cuomo's 46% chance to win. (Polymarket)