WINNERS LOSERS

Who was up and who was down last week

If you thought you had seen the last of the Cuomo brothers, think again! Both Andrew and Chris resurfaced, though their success at rebranding after scandal is debatable. The elder Cuomo showed up in the Bronx to help with Puerto Rico relief alongside noted homophobe Rubén Díaz Sr. The younger Cuomo meanwhile marked his return to prime time with accused transphobe Bill Maher for the premiere of his new NewsNation show that was a ratings flop.

KYLE BRAGG

The building service workers union 32BJ SEIU plays it smart with developers. At the exact same time that Kyle Bragg was standing with the state attorney general and New York City comptroller announcing they secured nearly $1 million in unpaid wages for members from a luxury developer, the New York City Council was pushing through the Bruckner rezoning in the Bronx – which Bragg had also championed.

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KEVIN BRUEN

Trouble has come for New York State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen. Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed an investigation into multiple allegations against Bruen, who was accused of protecting a human resources official from internal complaints because of their close relationship. Hochul said she will look at all the facts, but before she could issue a decision, Bruen resigned late last week.

THE BEST OF THE REST RODNEYSE BICHOTTE HERMELYN

The Brooklyn Democratic Party boss managed to hang on to her title, despite rumors of an ouster and continued internal chaos. She beat the odds – and fended off reformists with the help of her allies – to secure reelection.

ROBERT ROLISON

President Joe Biden touched down in Poughkeepsie to tout a $20 billion investment from IBM to make semiconductors there. Poughkeepsie Mayor Robert Rolison, who is following in his father’s footsteps and running for state Senate, got to bask in an economic development love fest in his backyard.

THE REST OF THE WORST LA’RON SINGLETARY

Rochester will pay $12 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by relatives of Daniel Prude, who died in 2020 after being forcefully restrained by Rochester police. Former police chief – and now congressional candidate – La’Ron Singletary was one of several city officials found to have suppressed information about Prude’s death.

RAMNARACE “REESE” MAHABIR

This longtime MTA construction head was fired after an internal investigation found that he arranged jobs for his family members.

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