Good Morning, New York! Eric Adams did spent part of his Vegas trip raising money, in a way that may have blurred lines between his official duties and campaign duties. Trump and Hochul are working to bring new pipelines to NY, and nine candidates have qualified for the first mayoral debate next Wednesday. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Friday, May 30th, 2025.

WHERE’s KATHY: In New York City, Westchester County and Albany, making an economic development announcement in Yonkers.

WHERE’s ERIC: No public schedule available.

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Front Pages

Hall Monitors

— An NYPD detective on Mayor Adams' security detail is under investigation for ties to a crypto kidnapping ring. The detective and another officer allegedly worked security for the accused kidnappers and may have even transported the victim--an Italian tourist--to the location where he was held. Adams' spokesperson emphasized that the officers have been placed on modified duty, and the city is taking the allegations against them seriously. (Tammany Times)

— Did Mayor Adams mix city business with campaign fundraising? While on a taxpayer-funded trip to a bitcoin convention in Vegas, Adams allegedly held a campaign fundraiser at Maggiano's Little Italy, with the city's CTO pitching NYC as crypto-friendly before a QR code flashed, urging attendees to donate. A campaign spokesperson insists the official visit was separate from campaign activity, but critics argue lines were blurred. (NY Post)

— ICE is back at it, arresting at least seven immigrants at the 290 Broadway courthouse. Federal agents were seen waiting in the lobby for people exiting immigration hearings, continuing a trend that raises concerns about access to justice. The full article has some specific stories if you are interested —> (The City)

Capitol Gains

— Donald Trump and Kathy Hochul might be cooking up some changes in the energy sector. Apparently, Trump and Hochul discussed natural gas pipelines, leading an energy company to resubmit proposals for pipelines across New York. While the company says the pipelines would deliver reliable energy to the Northeast, environmental advocates are pushing back, recalling how similar projects were rejected in the past. (State of Politics)

— Talk about dirty politics: Joseph Mooney, a candidate for Town Supervisor in Lee, NY, was arrested for allegedly stealing his rival's campaign sign – twice! State police say a trail camera caught Mooney in the act after the first sign was found in a dumpster behind his business. Mooney claims the allegations are false and misleading. (CNY Central)

— Hochul and Murphy broke ground on the $10 billion project to replace the outdated Midtown Bus Terminal, a project that's expected to take nearly a decade. The project is planned in three phases, beginning with a temporary bus staging area while the new terminal is built, which will eventually become public green space. (Tammany Times)

Trail Mix

— NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani's plan to fund freebies with huge corporate tax hikes could trigger a mass exodus, experts warn. Business leaders say the plan ignores the hefty taxes already paid and would sink the city further into debt. Mamdani aims to hike corporate taxes to 11.5% and slap a 2% flat tax on the wealthy to fund initiatives like free childcare and public transit, but critics question the plan's feasibility in Albany. (NY Post)

— 2025 mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is accusing Mayor Adams of enabling ICE raids in Manhattan due to his relationship with President Trump. Mamdani asserts Adams isn't doing enough to protect New Yorkers, particularly undocumented immigrants, from federal immigration enforcement. The Adams administration denies coordinating with ICE and accuses Mamdani of fearmongering for political gain, while Cuomo's team dismisses Mamdani as inexperienced and claims Cuomo is best suited to challenge Trump. (amNY)

— Nine candidates have qualified for the first NYC Democratic primary debate next Wednesday. NBC 4 and Telemundo 47 are partnering with Politico New York to host the event, which will be broadcast live from 30 Rock. Included candidates: Adrienne Adams, Michael Blake, Andrew Cuomo, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Whitney Tilson. (NBC New York)