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Today’s Big Stories
1. Adams says he’s ‘in conversation’ with Cuomo over potential endorsement
Mayor Eric Adams today said he’s considering endorsing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor — and revealed he’s already fielding three “dream job” offers for when his own term ends.
Adams abandoned his reelection bid late last month, narrowing the leading candidates in the mayoral race down to Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa.
2. Battle brews over affordable housing in plan for Upper West Side’s tallest building
There are plans in the works to build what would be the tallest building by far on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. NY1 has obtained documents about an ongoing battle to try to bring affordable housing to the site.
However, the gap between what community leaders want and what the developer is offering is vast.
3. Yonkers mayor says he was ‘stunned’ by MGM casino withdrawal
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said he was “stunned” after MGM Empire City in Yonkers suddenly withdrew its application for one of three state gaming licenses available in the downstate region Tuesday
In an interview with “Mornings On 1,” he said the city had been working with MGM for multiple years, and was blindsided by the decision to withdraw their application for an expanded casino at the final hour.
4. Suspect pleads not guilty in double murder, arson case
A man accused of killing an elderly couple in Queens and setting their home on fire pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Criminal Court.
Prosecutors say 42-year-old Jamel McGriff forced his way into the couple’s Bellerose home on Sept. 8.
5. City’s hate crimes prevention office implementing new youth ambassador program
October is Hate Crimes Awareness Month, and the city’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes is marking the occasion with art — and with youth voices leading the way.
One of those voices belongs to 11-year-old Queens student Abigail Ramnarine, whose painting “Gaia’s Embrace” was among the winners of this year’s “HeARTwork Against Hate” student art contest.
6. Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
A federal judge today temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco repeatedly pressed the assistant U.S. attorney to explain the administration’s rationale for the more than 4,100 layoff notices that started going out Friday even though furloughed workers can not access their work emails and there are no human resources specialists to assist with next steps.
Thirty years later, Levain Bakery has grown from a small basement shop on the Upper West Side into a beloved brand with lines around the block. (Spectrum News NY1)
Levain Bakery founders celebrate 30 years with new book
In the span of 30 years, Levain Bakery has grown from a small basement shop on the Upper West Side into a beloved brand with lines around the block, and now, a new book.
In “Levain: A Story of Friendship, Community, and Cookies,” co-founders Connie McDonald and Pam Weekes reflect on their journey from athletes to bakers, and the city that shaped their story. They joined “Mornings On 1” today to celebrate three decades in business.