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In today’s CapCon, a new super PAC has been created to support Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor and the people leading it have strong ties to President Donald J. Trump and former U.S. Rep. George Santos.
Then, it’s been five years since Gov. Kathy Hochul took office. Here’s a a look at what’s defined her since then.
And, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is the subject of a new lawsuit seeking to halt his plan to open five city-run grocery stores.
Later, Hochul cleared her desk of a series of bills on local taxes and has called up another tranche. Here’s the full list.
Plus, here’s what’s on the schedule in state government this week and two new bills seek to provide clarity around witnesses to people’s wills and give prosecutors new tools against drug dealers.
Names in today’s CapCon: Kathy Hochul, Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, Bruce Blakeman, Donald J. Trump, George Santos, Jason Meister, Jason D. Boles, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Samantha Sammons, Anthony Palumbo, Rob Rolison
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