Good Monday morning to all! Here’s the news.
Happening today:
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with nothing public planned.
At 10 a.m., New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams will unveil the worst landlords watch list. Foley Square, New York City.
Also at 10 a.m., Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone will sign an executive order to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in the county workforce. H. Lee Dennison Building, Media Room, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge.
At 10:30 a.m., Mayor de Blasio will deliver remarks. Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway, New York City.
At noon, Public Advocate Williams will visit NYCHA in Harlem. 2155 Madison Ave., New York City.
Also at noon, congressional candidate Erica Vladimer will call on Congress to pass a legislation protecting students at gender-based violence. City Hall Steps, New York City.
At 2 p.m., Sen. Jessica Ramos and immigrant and labor rights groups will lead a rally outside of the new Amazon distribution center in Queens. 1 Bulova Ave., Queens.
At 3:30 p.m., Mayor de Blasio will sign legislation. The Blue Room, City Hall, New York City.
At 7 p.m., de Blasio will appear on NY1’s Inside City Hall.
Headlines:
People convicted of serious misdemeanor crimes in other states should not be allowed to receive a gun license in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed on Sunday as he began to roll out his 2020 agenda.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, former Rep. Rick Lazio discusses a potential comeback bid for Congress and whether Republicans have a strategy for winning back suburban seats.
The union that represents the State Police is seeking an end to the practice of “administrative” subpoenas used to gain access to employees’ private cellphone and email usage.
Vaping monitors and sound detectors are just a few of the surveillance equipment technologies used to monitor kids in schools.
A bill restoring the state and local tax deduction as backed by Rep. Tom Suozzi will get a vote in the House of Representatives.
Members of the Albany Common Council and Albany Med nurses held a prayer vigil at Albany City Hall on Sunday.
A federal court on Friday upheld New York’s law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses — paving the way for the measure to take effect on Saturday.
Advocates are ready to defend the legislation and undocumented immigrations seeking licenses as it takes effect.
A town in Montgomery County refusing to process a same-sex marriage license has reached a settlement with Gov. Cuomo’s administration.
The Buffalo News tracks the relationship between Mayor Byron Brown and Maurice Garner, a member of the Western New York OTB board.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley is taking a page from Michael Bloomberg’s strategy in deploying his strategy for the 27th congressional district.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is slamming the claims made by an NYPD union president over claims made about a teenage murder victim.
A Daily News analysis found women working full time at the New York City Council district offices earn 8 percent less than men.
Student at City University of New York campuses will be paying a $120 “health and wellness” fee.
Sen. John Liu said it’s inevitable there will be changes to New York City’s elite high school admissions.
Attorneys for an NYPD sergeant suing the city allege officials are withholding evidence in a lawsuit over arrest quotas.
Lead and repair scams at the New York City Housing Authority took off under the administration of Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Schenectady County Attorney Daniel Smalls has been going to counties across the state helping people understand the new bail reform bill.
A law signed on Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo will establish the 400 Years of African-American History Commission.
Claiming Newark is discriminating against the homeless, New York City exclusively told NY1 on Friday that it planned to countersue Newark for its efforts to block New York’s controversial program that sends homeless families outside the five boroughs for housing.
The fate of legal electric bikes and electric scooters in New York state is still up in the air, without any commitment from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign the legislation.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says New Yorkers receive up to nine nuisance calls on their mobile phones everyday.
The husband of the Nassau County executive is pulling out of a six-figure contract to represent the MTA board.
RIP Felix Rohatyn, one of the men who helped save New York from its fiscal nightmares of the 1970s.
In national news:
In a vote of 23-17, the House Judiciary Committee approved the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, saying he abused his power.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to negotiate a plan for the impeachment trial likely to be held at the start of the new year.
Congressional lawmakers were back in their districts over the weekend ahead of this week’s expected impeachment vote.
The U.S. economy is unlikely to enter into a recession next year, according to the latest forecast.
The Department of Justice’s inspector general report ultimately shines a light on the Tale of Two FBIs.
Mayors around the country who have benefitted from Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic work are endorsing his presidential bid.
States are taking a mixed approach when it comes to working on the 2020 Census.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s efforts to reach out to black voters has been years in the making and at times clumsy.
West Point officials are reviewing whether cadets flashed a white power hand sign during the ESPN telecast of the Army-Navy game over the weekend.
From the editorial pages:
The Buffalo News cheers the early first days of Bishop Edward Scharfenberger’s efforts for the diocese amid the fallout from an abuse scandal.
The Times Union called for the passage of the clean air bill in Albany County, which would track emissions at waste-burning operations.
The New York Post criticized New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s push against a Con Ed rate hike.
From the sports pages:
Josh Allen threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Kroft with 7:55 to play and the Buffalo Bills clinched a playoff spot, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-10 on Sunday night.
The New York Giants showed some signs of life, defeating the Miami Dolphins 36-20 with Eli Manning back in the QB position.
The Knicks fell to the Denver Nuggets.