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Dear New Yorkers,

Buckle up: Sixteen people have already filed to run for Rep. George Santos’ seat in 2024.

The embattled Queens/Long Island Republican — who has “embellished” his resume, allegedly filed false campaign finance reports and improperly used campaign funds for OnlyFans and Botox — has already announced he will not be seeking reelection in 2024.

If Congress votes to expel him after the Thanksgiving holiday — a move that a growing number of Republicans appear to support — a special election could determine a successor even sooner.

Santos’ seat is in New York’s Third Congressional District, which is considered a swing district. It could prove crucial as Democrats look to flip an estimated five seats in New York to regain a House majority.

“This election and this race is one of the best Democratic pickup opportunities in the country,” said Democratic strategist Trip Yang, who called the race a “bellwether” for Democratic control of the House.

Political consultant Hank Sheinkopf, however, said that some “are discounting the strength of the Republican organization in Nassau County, which blanked out the Democrats this past fall and wiped out the Democrats the previous year.”

From the district’s former congressperson to the CEO of a private security company, find out more about the 16 expected candidates.

Read more here

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Weather scoop by New York Metro Weather Monday's Weather Rating: 7/10. That’s more like it! Rain moves out and high temps reach the lower 50s with partly cloudy skies. A bit breezy later and getting chilly again tonight, but the vibes are pretty dang good out there today!

Our Other Top Stories

An internal email sent to multiple FDNY chiefs in the spring of 2022 ordered that the fire alarm system inspection at a gleaming, 77-story office tower at Hudson Yards be expedited — and it made clear the edict was coming from the office of Mayor Eric Adams. The subject line of the email to speed up inspection of the site gave the context: “DMO-Priorities list update.” DMO stands for Deputy Mayor of Operations, and the list in question is now part of an ongoing federal probe into Adams’ fundraising. Among other matters, the FBI is looking into whether Adams’ administration gave preferential treatment to favored entities that supported his 2021 mayoral campaign. Last week just before Thanksgiving, a huddle of families staying in the city-run tented shelters at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn clustered on the damp corner of Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue waiting for the B3 bus to arrive. One man wearing nothing but a T-shirt clutched his toddler, his bare arms goose-pimpled in the rain. Others had on flip-flops and socks. The group of recently arrived migrant families were headed to a Salvation Army, each with $25 vouchers and a goal: amass a wardrobe that would help them cope with the coldest temperatures they’d ever experienced.  New Yorkers have more than a few run-ins with wild animals. So, if there’s a bat in your apartment, or a racoon on your fire escape, or a dolphin on the beach — who are you supposed to call? Check out THE CITY’s guide to safely dealing with wildlife encounters in NYC.

Things To Do

Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: Brooklyn Mornings: Spike Lee: Creative Sources, a community event for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers at an immersive exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum that delves into the world of the legendary filmmaker. Free with registration from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28: The ABCs of Book Banning, a screening of a documentary short about kids affected by book bans, plus a post-screening discussion. Free from 7 to 8 p.m. at the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman building, or by livestream.  Thursday, Nov. 30: The 41st Annual Wreath Interpretations show’s opening reception, a holiday exhibition of more than 30 imaginative wreaths by Parks Department employees, artists, designers, and others. Free from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park.

THE KICKER: The state’s highest court has ruled that cyclists stopped by police have the same rights that car drivers do.

Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Monday.

Love,

THE CITY

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