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Dear New Yorkers,

An independent expenditure committee called New York Women Lead, which is funded by major real estate players, is spending heavily to defeat candidates backed by the Working Families Party and the Democratic Socialists of America.

In addition to spending two upstate races that pit two Democratic women against one another, the group is focused on Assembly District 56, which covers most of Bedford-Stuyvesant and a slice of Crown Heights,

In one of the most closely contested races this primary cycle, the New York Women Lead has spent $22,000 to support incumbent Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman (D-Brooklyn), in an attempt to fend off a challenge from pro-tenant Democratic Socialist candidate Eon Huntley.

Huntely said he wasn’t surprised that real estate interests are flocking to his opponent.

“They’re doing everything they can to maintain the status quo,” Huntely told THE CITY. “People are really getting a choice to actually vote for someone who understands what they're facing and does not take … any of this money.”

Read more about New York Women Lead here.

Weather scoop by New York Metro Weather Monday's Weather Rating: 9/10. BACK AT IT! High temperatures in the upper 70s with much lower dew points a great breeze. A few clouds and maybe an isolated shower are possible this afternoon, but we're not complaining. The vibes are very good!

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State and congressional primaries are on June 25, with early voting beginning on June 15. Here is THE CITY’s guide on races to watch. Are you registered to vote in June’s primaries? Time is running out to register. Here is everything you need to know to make sure you can vote on everything from Congress to the state Legislature.

Things To Do

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

Tuesday, June 11: Sneaker Revamp, a free workshop to prep, design, paint and finish your shoes with a new look. Bring your own shoes. Free from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Poe Park Visitor’s Center in The Bronx. Wednesday, June 12: The Dream Machine, an interactive virtual reality concert experience. Choose from five experiences at various times. Pay what you wish (tickets required) at Lincoln Center’s Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall, in Manhattan. Saturday, June 15: Saddles and Soul: A Juneteenth Black Western Celebration with music, art and food. Free with admission from 12 to 8 p.m. at the Brooklyn Museum.

THE KICKER: Forget cicadas. Here’s what to know about the “giant venomous spiders” expected to arrive in NYC this summer.

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

Love,

THE CITY

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