Early Addition: Curtis Sliwa says he hopes ballot confusion will help him out

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Published Oct 7, 2025

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James Ramsay

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Good Tuesday morning in New York City, where Mayor Eric Adams is in Albania.

Here's what else is happening:

Mayor Adams' exit from the mayoral race doesn't seem to be moving the needle in favor of Andrew Cuomo.
If Jasmine Ray had her way, Adams would jump back in.
Curtis Sliwa said voter confusion about all the names and third parties on the ballot could ultimately help him win.
Zohran Mamdani said he favors a rezoning in Long Island City that would allow private developers to build thousands of apartments.
- Julie Won, the city councilmember who represents the neighborhood, said she'll only support the plan if a park under the Queensboro Bridge gets revived.
"It was iconic, but it’s not iconic to not get paid": Cafe Gitane is facing allegations of failing to compensate employees.
East 6th Street between Avenues C and D, where former President Jimmy Carter once worked on a Habitat for Humanity apartment building, has been co-named "Jimmy Carter Way."
Timothée Chalamet said his new ping-pong movie is "a love letter to New York."
Which expensive grocery store will be crowned the new Dean & DeLuca?
And finally, swag:

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