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Early Addition: We're not getting Trump's $5,000 checks but we are getting Rep. Anthony Constantino
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James Ramsay
Published Nov 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET
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Good Wednesday morning in New York City, where everyone's happy to have the kids back in school.
Here’s what else is happening:
- The Seneca Nation of Indians has elected Tina Abrams as president, making her the first woman to lead New York's largest tribe.
- Upstate Republican Anthony Constantino, who declared victory in his congressional race, took a moment during his Election Night speech to address the media in the room as "you scumbags" and "a bunch of f--king a--holes."
- The Republicans failed to sweep the midterms, so don't expect a $5,000 check from the president.
- Matt Nelson, the WeRateDogs founder, is trying to uphold the art of photos and videos of actual funny dogs in a world awash in AI-generated animal videos.
- The Upper West Side is down a McDonald's.
- The Hallmark Christmas Cruise looks like a fun October tradition.
- Everyone's got their fall shoes on.
And finally, certified real dog:
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