Good afternoon. This is your weekly breakdown of how Democrats are delivering in New York.

Albany Mayor: Dorcey Applyrs

Bronx Borough President: Vanessa Gibson

Brooklyn Borough President: Antonio Reynoso

Buffalo Mayor: Sean Ryan

Glens Falls Mayor: Diana Palmer

Hudson Mayor: Joseph Ferris

Manhattan Borough President: Brad M. Hoylman-Sigal

New York City Comptroller: Mark D. Levine

New York City Mayor: Zohran Mamdani

New York City Public Advocate: Jumaane Williams

Rochester Mayor: Malik Evans

Syracuse Mayor: Sharon Owens

Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York to support a reliable and affordable electric grid, while providing the necessary zero-emission electricity to achieve a clean energy economy. This builds on other opportunities announced in Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State to catalyze nuclear energy development in New York. Read more.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to highlight the catastrophic impact President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” would have on New York’s children and families. More than 37 million children nationwide rely on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to access essential health care, and this legislation would threaten their ability to receive behavioral health treatment, vision and hearing screenings, and other basic care. Furthermore, additional and more onerous work requirements for SNAP included in the bill will apply to parents and households with children; this added red tape could force thousands of kids to go hungry when their parents lose access to benefits.  Read more.

With summer tourism season underway across Upstate NY, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer revealed new data showing how Trump’s reckless tariff war continues to plummet at border crossings at all major land ports of entry in New York. As Canadians cancel trips to the United States because of Trump’s mistreatment of our closest ally and trading partner, new data shows nearly 400,000 fewer travelers crossed the Upstate NY-Canadian border via land in May 2025 compared to May 2024 according to CBP, a whopping nearly 25% decrease, which Schumer said threatens our regions’ Main Street businesses and tourism economy that rely on a summer boost. Read more.