WINNERS & LOSERS

Who was up and who was down last week

Gas or electric? It’s the question that everyone seems to be asking now … for some reason. Few probably thought that last week would bring with it fervent political debates on the merits of gas stoves. Even Gov. Kathy Hochul got involved when she included a ban on gas hookups in new buildings as part of her State of the State address. Even though the debate is happening nationally, it’s a good reminder of the old adage that all politics is local. Even something like this.

NANCY HAGANS

It’s a good week for New York State Nurses Association President Nancy Hagans. After three days of nurses strikes at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, the union secured a tentative deal with the hospitals to address their concerns regarding ongoing staffing shortages. While a vote is still needed to finalize the deal, nurses have happily returned to work with many of their demands being met.

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GEORGE SANTOS

This one writes itself honestly. What do you get for doubling down on not resigning from Congress after you’ve been called out for lying about your entire resume by members of your own party? A special guest appearance on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast! And as a special bonus, Rep. George Santos had the pleasure of being interviewed by one of the few people he can call “friend,” Rep. Matt Gaetz.

THE BEST OF THE REST CARLO SCISSURA & JAMES WHELAN

Things are looking promising for building and real estate leaders Carlo Scissura and James Whelan. After Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, the pair stand to greatly benefit from her pledge to build 800,000 housing units over the next decade.

LESTER CHANG

Assembly Member Lester Chang notched a major win as Democrats backed off threats to remove him from the chamber over doubts about his Brooklyn residency. But in making his case, Chang may have put his rentstabilized Manhattan apartment at risk since it’s not his primary residence.

THE REST OF THE WORST HARRIET THOMPSON

Maybe it was the “holy ghost” that came and got her – to resign as Brooklyn Surrogate Court judge. While in one of the city’s cushiest judicial positions, Thompson was accused of making a series of hateful and racist remarks. Thompson fought back for months … but eventually lost.

ANDREW DAVIS

Little information has been shared with the public on why the State Police Special Investigations Unit raided the Albany headquarters of a union representing thousands of current and retired police officers. Still, it certainly doesn’t look good for Andrew Davis, its acting president.

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