Good Morning, New York! Federal agents search the home of Jeffrey Maddrey, the BPHAC lays out their ‘People’s Budget’ plans, and a special election is set for NYC City Council District 44. This is your Tammany Times AM Briefing for Friday, January 3rd, 2025.

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

WHERE’S KATHY: In Albany and NYC making an announcement on affordability.

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Front Pages

amNY Metro did not release a new issue for 1/3/2025.

Hall Monitors

— Federal agents searched the home of Jeffrey Maddrey, former NYPD Chief of Department, after he was accused of overtime inflation and sexual misconduct. Commissioner Tisch referred questions to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York after she suspended Maddrey without pay on Thursday morning. (NY Times)

— Fines will begin today for NYC residents in buildings with up to nine residential units (including single family homes) that fail to use city-approved garbage bins. Fines will start at $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second offense, and $200 for all subsequent. (QNS)

— Gothamist has released their policy cheat sheet for the 2025 mayoral race. It has a very helpful collection of where each candidate stands on issues based on their responses to a questionnaire and at candidate forums. Read it here. (Gothamist)

Capitol Gains

— The state attorney general’s office has recused itself from the Robert Brooks death case, instead assigning a special prosecutor in Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick. The AG’s office made the decision because they are already defending against civil lawsuits filed against four of the officers involved in the beating. (Times Union)

— New York’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus laid out their budget priorities in ‘The People’s Budget.’ Their priorities for 2025 include affordability, rental assistance, tackling homelessness, changing the tax code on estate taxes, modifying the Foundation Aid education formula, providing representation to illegal immigrants facing deportation, and criminal justice reform. One of the two GOP members of the caucus has already distanced himself from some of these proposals, most notably the access to representation one. (State of Politics) You can also read the full framework in this 64 page PDF.

— There is an interesting opinion piece in the Daily News today by Ryan Silverstein, in which he accuses New York Democrats of rigging the campaign finance system in their favor. He specifically points to the new potential for candidates to transfer remaining matching funds to their state committees. Definitely an interesting read even if you are in support of matching funds. (Daily News)

Trail Mix

— Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will join the Senate Appropriations Committee in the new congress, giving her additional power to win provisions for New Yorkers in DC. The Appropriations Committee is one of the most powerful in the Senate. (Defense Daily)

— A special election has been called for City Council District 44 to replace Kalman Yeger, who resigned to join the Assembly. Sen. Simcha Felder is seen as the favorite. It will be a non-partisan, ranked-choice election. (X/JCColtin)

— Former NY Lt. Gov. Mary Anne Krupsak passed away at her home in Geneva, NY on Saturday. She was the first woman to be elected as lieutenant governor of New York State. (NY Times)