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Brooklyn’s Democratic Party briefly withdrew its backing of Gov. Kathy Hochul over internal disputes tied to her lieutenant governor pick, Adrienne Adams, highlighting a long-simmering split between insurgent progressives and mainstream leaders and signaling a waning influence of county party machines in New York City politics.
Brooklyn's largest county Democratic committee rescinded its endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul after she selected Adrienne Adams as her running mate, with Brooklyn leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn criticizing the move as a lack of consultation. The surprise pick could complicate Hochul’s reelection bid amid a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, and some Brooklyn leaders expressed opposition to Adams while others defended the all-women ticket.
Gov. Kathy Hochul named former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate, creating the first all-female statewide ticket for a major party in New York history; Adams, a Southeast Queens Democrat and former council speaker, brings a moderate-to-progressive record and will campaign with Hochul on the Democratic slate for both the primary and general elections, with their first appearance set in Syracuse ahead of the state convention as Delgado selected India Walton.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul selected former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate, creating the state’s first major-party ticket led by women. Adams would be the first Black woman lieutenant governor and brings geographic balance to Hochul’s ticket while both women are moderate, running on a platform focused on public safety and lowering costs as Hochul seeks to solidify her incumbency after past lieutenant governor headaches.
The article summarizes the closing campaign speeches of the four leading Democratic candidates for New York City mayor—Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander, and Adrienne Adams—highlighting their main messages, campaign strategies, and key issues such as affordability, safety, and government experience as they vie for voter support before the June 24 primary.
A POLITICO poll shows City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams leading Andrew Cuomo in a hypothetical general election if she runs on the Working Families Party line, despite Cuomo's primary lead. The WFP's endorsement process and ranked-choice voting system highlight strategic considerations in the upcoming NYC Democratic primary, with Adams gaining significant support among Black voters and in the Bronx.
Adrienne Adams qualifies for $2.4 million in public funds for her NYC mayoral campaign, while Andrew Cuomo faces a $675,000 fine for improper coordination with a super PAC, adding to his total fines of around $1.3 million, which could impact his campaign.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced a $107 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2024, reaching a deal just before the July 1 deadline. The budget includes cuts to city agencies, but funding was restored for meal programs serving seniors and some City University of New York programs. The budget also includes new funding for legal service providers and renews funding for PromiseNYC, a child care subsidy program for undocumented families. The capital budget includes $4 billion for housing, but it won't be recurring. The negotiations were challenging, and some cuts remained in the final budget deal. The Department of Homeless Services and the Department of Correction are among the agencies facing reductions. The budget exceeds last year's adopted budget by $6 billion, making it the largest in city history.