Good Morning, New York! Today is Wednesday, December 4th. Eric Adams is rolling out his economic language ahead of the 2025 election, Daniel Penny’s case is under deliberation, and a battle is brewing to be the City Council’s next minority leader.

WHERE’S ERIC: In the city with an economic proposal, the groundbreaking for NYCFC’s new stadium, and attending Rockefeller Center’s Christmas Tree Lighting.

WHERE’S KATHY: In New York City with no public schedule.

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Front Pages

Hall Monitors

— With Joe Borelli term limited, Council Members Joann Ariola and David Carr are making a play to lead the Republican Caucus at City Hall. (City & State)

— Eric Adams is unveiling “Axe the Tax for the Working Class,” abolishing personal income taxes for over 429,000 New Yorkers as he makes his pitch for voters ahead of a competitive mayoral primary. (PoliticsNY)

— Republican City Councilman Robert Holden is calling on Eric Adams to reopen an ICE output on Rikers, following comments by Adams that indicated he would work with Trump’s administration on deportations. (New York Post)

— NYC is pulling the National Guard from migrant shelters across the city over fears that President-elect Trump could federalize them to carry out deportations. (The City)

Capitol Gains

— Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins has been reelected as State Senate majority leader, a job she has held since 2019. The vote was unanimous, displaying strong support for her from the Democratic caucus. (Spectrum)

— Kathy Hochul hits back at a Syracuse judge who refused to perform a same-sex marriage, “No one should be subject to hate or discrimination simply because of who they love.” (X/GovKathyHochul)

— Gov. Hochul is reportedly planning to introduce restrictions on cell phone use in NYC classrooms next year. Melinda Person of New York State United Teachers supports the move, citing impacts on mental health and learning. (Newsday)

Trail Mix

— Anthony D’Esposito is making a play to take the top job at the DEA following his loss in NY-04. He is gathering support from local law enforcement, including the Nassau County Detectives Association in his district. (Politico)

— Richie Torres continues his shadow gubernatorial campaign by attacking Hochul’s $9 billion home care program, calling it a “state-sanctioned monopoly” that he won’t stand for. (New York Post)

— Rep. Jerry Nadler is stepping down from his position on top of the House Judiciary Committee Dems, which he has held since 2019. Nadler says that he will remain an active member of the committee. (Spectrum)

— State Sen. Simcha Felder has entered the race for the soon-to-be-vacated 44th district in the City Council. Current Councilman Kalman Yeger is moving to the State Assembly ahead of the conclusion of his second term. Felder is currently the only candidate running for the seat. (BoroPark24)