Good Morning, New York! Despite pushing for more anti-speeding measures, Manhattan BP Mark Levine’s city issued car has continued to rack up speeding tickets, including in school zones. Sen. John Liu biked 206 miles to Albany for ‘Bike to Work Day’, and a new poll shows AOC beating out Schumer for Senate. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Monday, May 26th, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

— A Manhattan prosecutor allegedly used her connections to frame her New York Times reporter husband for assault and child abuse in order to win a custody battle. The lawsuit claims ADA Amanda Goun conspired with colleagues in the DA's office and the NYPD to fabricate charges against Joseph Goldstein and even coached their children to lie about him. Goldstein's suit names Goun and several other law enforcement officials as defendants, alleging a coordinated effort to manipulate the legal system. (NY Post)

— Despite Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine's push for legislation to crack down on speeding, his city-issued vehicle has racked up a concerning number of violations, including multiple speeding tickets in school zones. Levine's spokesperson blamed the drivers and said disciplinary actions were taken, also noting that Levine has requested a speed limiter for the vehicle. (NY Daily News)

— Larry Silverstein wants to build a 785-foot casino skyscraper on Manhattan's West Side, complete with a hotel, restaurants, and a food hall. Silverstein Properties wouldn't need city approval to build on the site, but the plan hinges on getting one of the three downstate casino licenses up for grabs. This comes after a couple of other big casino proposals in Hudson Yards and Nassau County fell through. (NY Post)

Capitol Gains

— After Amtrak cut two daily round trips on the Empire Service, Gov. Hochul is pushing Amtrak to suspend its "dynamic pricing" model, which allows fares to fluctuate based on demand. While Amtrak didn't directly address the pricing request, they are looking into ways to increase capacity and mitigate disruptions caused by tunnel repairs. (Lohud)

— Sen. John Liu took "Bike to Work Day" to the extreme, cycling 206 miles from NYC to Albany with a couple of staffers. The annual tradition, now in its fifth year, wasn't all smooth sailing; the group faced headwinds, rain, and some cycling malfunctions. Despite setbacks and injuries, Liu and one staffer completed the 22-hour ride, arriving in Albany just in time for work. (State of Politics)

— New York lawmakers are pushing to reduce plastic packaging use and increase recycling, before the legislative session concludes in June. One bill would require companies with over $5 million in net income to cut plastic packaging by 30% over 12 years, and another would create rebates for landscapers to switch to electric equipment. While environmentalists are applauding the efforts, business groups worry about increased costs for businesses and consumers. (Newsday)

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Trail Mix

— Could Ritchie Torres actually challenge Kathy Hochul for governor? A new poll from Honan Strategy Group for Jewish Voters Action Network shows Torres neck-and-neck with Hochul among NYC Democrats in a hypothetical primary matchup, though Hochul still leads with Jewish voters. However, other polls and the Democratic Party Chairman are dismissing these latest findings as flawed. (NY Post)

— AOC would beat Chuck Schumer in a primary race due to "bleeding support" among Democrats and Jewish voters, according to a new poll. The poll found Ocasio-Cortez leading Schumer 54% to 33% among likely Democratic voters, including a 45% to 33% lead among Jewish Democrats. A key factor is said to be dissatisfaction with Schumer's response to rising antisemitism, though the pollster admits it may also be a reflection of his failure to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act. (NY Post)

— The race for Syracuse mayor is heating up, and Sharon Owens is sitting pretty with nearly twice the campaign cash as her main rival, Pat Hogan. Recent filings show Owens has about $134,000 on hand versus Hogan's $64,000, though Hogan's fundraising has picked up since snagging the Onondaga County Democratic Committee's endorsement. A third candidate, Chol Majok, lags behind with roughly $32,000 in the bank. (Syracuse)