Good Morning, New York! Andrew Cuomo has his sets sight past Gracie Mansion, eyeing a national campaign to take back the house in 2026 and fight Trump, CUNY’s labor school chair is out over antisemitic posts, and Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has launched a primary challenge against Hochul. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

— The chairman of CUNY's labor school is out after sharing antisemitic conspiracy theories about Israel online. Arthur Cheliotes resigned after CUNY demanded his ouster for social media posts suggesting Israel welcomed the October 7th Hamas attack. His departure follows pressure from the university, politicians like Andrew Cuomo, and Jewish organizations, who deemed his views dangerous and incompatible with CUNY's values. (NY Post)

— NYC politicians are furious over recent ICE arrests at the immigration court in Lower Manhattan, accusing Mayor Adams of enabling the detentions. At a rally, elected officials like State Senator Julia Salazar blasted Adams for not protecting immigrant New Yorkers and aiding ICE "abductions." The mayor's office fired back, denying any coordination with ICE and accusing the politicians of fear-mongering for political gain! (amNY)

— Eric Adams' son, Jordan Coleman, aka Jayoo, is dropping new 'party' music after feeling inspired in Albania. Coleman, who was once the voice of Tyrone on The Backyardigans, debuted some of his new songs, like "Girls in the City," at a birthday bash at Gracie Mansion. While he's helping his dad connect with young voters, he admits they don't always see eye-to-eye on music, but says his dad is on board with his new tracks. (NY Post)

Capitol Gains

— New York lawmakers are trying to expedite court cases by adding more judges, but surprisingly, the judges themselves are pushing back! A group representing state Supreme Court justices argues that a proposed constitutional amendment to remove population-based caps on judges could politicize the judiciary and leave less-populous areas underrepresented. While supporters, including business leaders and Governor Hochul, say the change would increase flexibility and efficiency, judges worry about political interference in judicial appointments. (North Country Public Radio)

— Nonstick pots and pans could be banned in New York by 2027, due to 'forever chemicals' that some lawmakers deem dangerous, despite federal assurances of their safety. Backers of the bill, like Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, cite environmental and health concerns, while the Cookware Sustainability Alliance insists the chemicals are safe, pointing to their use in medical devices. Meanwhile, the FDA maintains that nonstick cookware doesn't pose a safety risk. (NY Post)

— New York's power grid operator is sounding the alarm, cautioning that the state's electricity reliability is dwindling. As aging fossil fuel plants shut down, new energy sources aren't keeping up with rising demand from sectors like semiconductor manufacturing and data centers. The report sparks debate between those urging continued renewable energy mandates and others calling for a more realistic assessment of costs and feasibility. (Times Union)

Trail Mix

— New York's Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is challenging Governor Kathy Hochul in the Democratic primary. Delgado says New York deserves better leadership, though he didn't mention Hochul by name in his announcement. The move has Republicans like Elise Stefanik saying it shows Hochul has lost support from all sides. (NBC News)

— Andrew Cuomo has his eyes on bigger things than just Gracie Mansion. The NYC mayoral frontrunner aims to take on Trump's Medicaid cuts by organizing Democrats nationally, hoping to flip the House if elected. Cuomo dismisses the investigation as "laughable" political maneuvering, while the White House slams his past handling of healthcare. (Politico)

— Kathy Hochul is under fire in a new ad campaign for allegedly siding with big insurance companies over child sex abuse victims. The group behind the ads claims Hochul hasn't forced insurers to pay claims under the Child Victims Act, resulting in stalled justice for thousands of survivors. Hochul's office fired back, accusing the group of cynically trying to drag her into a private contractual dispute and highlighting her support for sexual assault survivors. (NY Post)