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Good Morning, New York! Chuck Schumer was briefly hospitalized yesterday for dehydration, but his staff now says that he has recovered and is back at work despite concerns over the extreme heat and his age. NYC school attendance is way down in what has been a poorly-managed June, and Eric Adams kicks off his re-election bid by attacking Mamdani- and targeting GOP voters by going on Fox News. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Thursday, June 26th, 2025.

WHERE’S KATHY: In NYC and Albany, attending a rally for airport workers at LaGuardia and then delivering remarks at the New York State Interfaith Reception.

WHERE’s ERIC: No public schedule available.

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Hall Monitors

— NYC schools had a particularly chaotic "June-cember" this year, marked by low attendance and disrupted routines. Unusually hot weather, extra holidays like Juneteenth and Eid al-Adha, and the burden of Regents Exams all contributed to academic disarray. While the Department of Education downplays the attendance dip, parents and educators say it's a sign that the school system isn't taking June seriously. (Gothamist)

— NYC is feeling the heat – literally – as the extreme temperatures are straining the power grid, leading to outages in the Tri-State Area. To avoid further disruptions, officials are urging everyone in the city limit their electricity use, particularly during peak hours. Parts of Brooklyn and Queens have already experienced reduced voltage to protect equipment, and at least one hospital in Brooklyn faced sweltering conditions, prompting some families to relocate their loved ones. (CBS News)

— Good news for NYC commuters: the MTA is pumping the brakes on that planned August fare hike! Citing the need for public hearings and board approval, MTA Chair Janno Lieber says the increase is now slated for later this year. While the exact amount of the fare increase remains unclear, congestion pricing revenue is already helping fund transit improvements. (amNY)

Capitol Gains

— Chuck Schumer felt lightheaded at a Senate gym in D.C. yesterday and was briefly hospitalized. His spokesperson said the 74-year-old senator was treated for dehydration "out of an abundance of caution" amidst an extreme heat advisory. He's now reportedly back at work and reminding everyone to stay hydrated. (CBS News)

— Gov. Hochul wants to build a zero-emission nuclear power plant upstate. While Hochul touts the plant's job creation and contribution to a clean energy economy, some clean energy advocates are wary of the economic and environmental costs, one critic citing uranium mining as 'very dirty'. Republicans have generally praised Hochul's plan, while other groups are worried that the plant could signal the CLCPA (Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act) is not working. (State of Politics)

— House Republicans and a key GOP senator met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week and say they're making headway on the state and local tax deduction cap. While there's no deal yet, stakeholders are reportedly aiming to keep the newly negotiated deduction cap at $40,000. (The Hill)

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Trail Mix

— Mayor Adams kicked off his reelection bid by labeling Democratic rival Zohran Mamdani a 'snake oil salesman' during a Fox News appearance after Mamdani’s primary win over ex-governor Andrew Cuomo. Adams, who previously praised Mamdani's authenticity, now paints him as someone who would 'do anything to get elected' with very different policies. Going on FOX also may be a sign that he is trying to pull vote share both from moderate democrats as well as moderate republicans in his bid to keep the job. (Gothamist)

— After a humiliating loss to Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral primary, sources say Cuomo is dropping his bid, leaving backers scrambling. He is unlikely to mount an independent bid after the failure of his comeback, according to insiders. Now, big business and union leaders are deciding whether to back Mamdani or shift gears to support Eric Adams' independent run. (NY Post)

— Zohran Mamdani's surprising victory in the NYC mayoral primary has Democrats scrambling to decipher what it means for the party's future. Progressives see it as a roadmap for taking back power, while moderates fear it will hand Republicans ammunition for the 2026 midterms. Some strategists believe Mamdani's win signals a demand for fresh faces and anti-establishment candidates, potentially influencing the 2028 presidential primary. (Politico)