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Last night showed the limits of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's electoral mojo after his candidate to represent parts of Manhattan's West Side in the City Council was effectively trounced by the Democratic establishment’s choice in a closely watched special election.
Carl Wilson declared victory and Lindsey Boylan conceded the race after Wilson received 43% of the ballots in the first round of ranked-choice voting to Boylan’s 25%.
Boylan rose to prominence as the first woman to publicly accuse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, her onetime boss, of sexual harassment. Wilson had been chief of staff to Erik Bottcher, who left the seat after winning election to the state Senate in January.
Mamdani was criticized for endorsing Boylan, a straight woman, over Wilson, a gay man, in a district long represented by members of the LGBTQ community. Donors tied to Cuomo reportedly poured money into beating Boylan, while Wilson racked up endorsements from all four of his immediate predecessors, including two former Council speakers.
But it ain't over. After apparently winning the right to complete Bottcher's term, Wilson will have to run all over again in the Democratic primary in June for a shot at a four-year stint in office.
Weather ⛅
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature around 54. A chance of showers after 2:00 p.m. and rain at night.
MTA ☁️
In The Bronx, Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains run local from 3 Ave. 138 St. to Parkchester. Find all the MTA’s planned changes and the latest delays here.
Alternate side parking 🚙
It’s in effect today, April 29.
By the way…
City officials are urging people to prepare for flash floods this spring. Learn about whether you live in a flood zone and how to prepare for a flash flood here.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s economic justice deputy wants a bigger pie for all — except developers looking for billion-dollar tax breaks with few “tangible benefits for working New Yorkers.” Deputy Mayor Julie Su sat down with THE CITY for a wide-ranging interview.
Gov. Kathy Hochul slapped down a proposal from Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin to raise funds by closing a state tax loophole. That change “is not happening,” Hochul said.
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Things To Do
Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.
Wednesday, April 29: Attend “Foundations of Mexican Independent Cinema,” a film event featuring screenings and discussion focused on Mexican and Latin American filmmakers, artists and intellectuals based in Mexico City, at Columbia University School of the Arts. Free, from 3 to 9:00 p.m. Register here.
Wednesday, April 29: Grab a blanket and enjoy “The Wild Robot,” an animated movie about Roz, an intelligent robot stranded on an uninhabited island, at Seth Low Playground in Brooklyn. Free, at 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 30: Center for Brooklyn History tackles climate change with a three-part discussion series moderated by Rebecca Hersher, a correspondent on NPR’s Climate Desk. This conversation features Bill McKibben and Ricky Bradley. Free, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Register here.
THE KICKER: Beware of the soccer spectators: transit officials in New York and New Jersey are warning people who can work from home to do so to avoid chaos — and price-gouged train tickets — during the World Cup at MetLife Stadium in June.
Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Wednesday.
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