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Good Morning, New York! Hochul is desperately trying to save the Empire Wind project off of Long Island, which the Trump administration has halted. The state is also investigating PSEG Long Island and the LIPA amidst turmoil, and a federal judge orders NYC to cede control of Rikers. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Wednesday, May 14th, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

— Steve Cohen's casino dreams are one step closer to reality. The State Assembly just greenlit a bill that would allow the Mets owner to build a casino near Citi Field. Now, the proposal faces a tougher battle in the State Senate, where a key lawmaker has been a staunch opponent, although she admits she may not be able to block the measure. (NY Post)

— Eric Adams is blaming dyslexia for his inability to unlock his phone for federal investigators in the corruption case. While Adams claims he 'always' gives his 'numbers' to staffers, the feds suspect he's lying and that GPS data contradicts his story. Despite Adams's denials, investigators even considered using electronic-sniffing dogs at Gracie Mansion to access his devices before the case was dismissed. (NY Daily News)

— Rikers Island is losing local control. A federal judge has ordered New York City to cede control of the troubled jail complex to an outside manager after the city failed to quell violence and rights violations. While the Legal Aid Society hails the decision as 'historic,' Mayor Adams says the city will comply but says state laws are to blame for the unconstitutional danger in the jails. (State of Politics)

Capitol Gains

— Fed up with Gov. Hochul's budget tactics, almost thirty state senators are backing a constitutional amendment to curb the governor's power. Accusations of 'authoritarian' behavior are flying, with one senator claiming Hochul strong-armed policy proposals into the budget. While there's bipartisan support for reining in gubernatorial power, some leaders are managing expectations and bracing for a tough fight to get the issue before voters. (State of Politics)

— Gov. Hochul is desperately trying to save the Empire Wind project from a Trump administration stop-work order, but so far, no dice. Despite pleading with the Interior and Commerce secretaries, Hochul's efforts have been met with silence as the $7 billion project teeters on the brink of termination. If the project tanks, New York could be short 800 megawatts of power that were slated to go towards NYC's grid as early as late 2026. (Newsday)

— LIPA and PSEG Long Island are under the microscope! New York's Inspector General has launched an inquiry into the power authority and its contractor amid recent turmoil, including a controversial board vote against senior staff recommendations. The investigation is reportedly focused on potential influence exerted during discussions about LIPA's future, with some sources suggesting the probe has been active for about a month. (Newsday)

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Trail Mix

— The release of New York's slavery reparations report just got pushed back—way back. Originally due this summer, the report now won't surface until early 2027, after the 2026 midterms. While supporters say the extension is needed for a 'thorough' review, it conveniently avoids any politically risky votes before the next election cycle. (Gothamist)

— Andrew Cuomo is performing well in another mayoral poll, crossing the 50% threshold in the fifth round, before it even enters a two way race. First Round Results: Cuomo 44%, Mamdani 22%, A. Adams 11%, Lander 10% ,Stringer 5%, Myrie 4%, Ramos 2%, Tilson 1%, Blake <1%. (Marist Poll)

— Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign could face another hefty penalty after a pro-Cuomo PAC doubled down on an ad that already earned them a $622K fine. Good government groups are urging the Campaign Finance Board to penalize the campaign an additional $675,000, matching the PAC's latest ad buy. A spokesperson for the PAC insists they are adhering to the law, while Cuomo's campaign is staying silent. (Gothamist)