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Good Morning, New York! A major senate candidate has become the latest to doubt Chuck Schumer’s leadership, Congress is stepping in to ban helicopter tours near NYC, and SUNY increases its investments in AI. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Tuesday, May 27th, 2025.

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Hall Monitors

— After a fatal helicopter crash claimed six lives, Congress is stepping in to ban non-essential chopper tours near NYC. The proposed bill, introduced by local representatives, would ground recreational, tourist, and luxury commuting helicopters within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty. Supporters say the move will improve public safety, while a grassroots organization is celebrating the potential end to disruptive helicopter noise. (NY Post)

— In a move advocates are calling a 'dirty game,' ICE agents arrested a Bronx high school student named Dylan after he showed up for a routine immigration court date. Dylan, who fled Venezuela last year, had been trying to comply with all legal procedures, but was snagged in a nationwide blitz where cases were dismissed and immediately reopened as 'expedited removal' cases. The arrest has sent shockwaves through his school, ELLIS Prep, with city officials vowing to advocate for his safety and rights. (Chalkbeat)

— NYC's rent-stabilized apartments are in trouble. Landlords are increasingly defaulting on mortgages, leading to foreclosures on buildings with thousands of these coveted units. Some experts fear a repeat of the 1970s, where landlords just walked away from unprofitable buildings, and tenants worry a new owner could try to kick them out, but tenant advocates blame owners for not investing in the buildings. (NY Post)

Capitol Gains

— Nassau University Medical Center's parent company is drowning in debt, racking up a $1.4 billion deficit in 2024. Auditors are waving red flags about the hospital's future, as losses continue to mount, jeopardizing care for low-income patients. While the hospital blames past leadership and state funding cuts, a fiscal watchdog agency is calling for a complete management reset. (Newsday)

— Fmr. Rep. Charlie Rangel will be officially honored by the State of New York, as Gov. Hochul has ordered state flags to be flown at half-staff on May 27 and on the day of Rangel's funeral. The former Representative served 46 years in Congress and was a Korean War veteran. (Governor’s Office)

— SUNY is increasing its investment in AI, especially at the University at Buffalo. UB will be the site of the future Empire AI supercomputing center, shared by a consortium of New York research institutions. The goal is to harness AI for the public good across the SUNY system, which will now offer AI related coursework at 61/64 campuses across the state. (Buffalo News)

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Trail Mix

— Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's push for free buses, childcare, and city-run grocery stores could face funding challenges, as it hinges on state approval for tax hikes. Governor Hochul opposes raising taxes on the wealthy, potentially jeopardizing Mamdani's revenue plans. Critics suggest that Mamdani has underestimated the costs of his policies and overstated the feasibility of corporate tax increases. (Politico)

— Schumer's leadership is under question! Running for Senate in 2026, Raja Krishnamoorthi dodged the question of whether he'd back Chuck Schumer as Senate leader. With Schumer's approval ratings low, Krishnamoorthi said he wants to hear Schumer's ideas before committing his support. He emphasized the need to win the election first. (Mediaite)

— NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is stirring controversy by calling India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'war criminal'. Mamdani, of Indian descent, accused Modi of orchestrating a massacre of Muslims in Gujarat, drawing sharp criticism from other city leaders and community members. Amid the backlash, Public Advocate candidate Rajkumar called Mamdani's language extreme and divisive. (NY Post)