WINNERS & LOSERS

Who was up and who was down last week

Unless you’re new to Brooklyn politics, you’ve heard of Frank Seddio. And you know about the former Democratic Party leader’s infamously short fuse. Someone lit that fuse at a recent (secret) meeting of Kings County Democrats to figure out judicial nominees. What’s a little threat of physical violence among friends? More importantly, the proud Sicilian reminded everyone of his heritage and sparked an online debate: Where’s the best Sicilian slice in the city?

CHUCK SCHUMER

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hasn’t exactly had an easy time of leading the fractured Senate Democrats lately, but the embattled Brooklynite scored a major victory in keeping his party together to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. Plus, the president coined him “a legislative wizard or LBJ.” Two thumbs up for Schumer.

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DONALD TRUMP

Donald Trump has had his fair share of horrible weeks in politics. But the past seven days may be his worst. His Mar-a-Lago estate was raided by the FBI. Then during a deposition, Trump spent hours pleading the Fifth, as he was questioned by state Attorney General Letitia James, who is investigating fraudulent activity inside the Trump Organization. It was a week that reminded voters why they dumped Trump in the first place.

THE BEST OF THE REST KYLE BRAGG

Guac is extra – and so were the hours. Amid a push by Kyle Bragg’s 32BJ SEIU to unionize Chipotle workers, the union’s friends in New York City government reached a settlement with the burrito chain to put $20 million back in the hands of workers, after it violated the city’s fair workweek law.

JESSICA TISCH

While New York City’s rat population may be mourning the impending loss of its favorite food source, the rest of the city has cause to celebrate a new era of curbside composting that will start in Queens in October. Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch fought hard to secure this initiative and this win.

THE REST OF THE WORST ERIC ADAMS

A spokesperson at the Department of Social Services was fired because she was reportedly asked to lie about shelter violations. It was revealed that the mayor hired an ex-cop who got to keep his casino job and police pension. And the administration reportedly denied a cancer-stricken employee remote work.

TONY UTANO

Amid a revived City Council push to ban horse carriages in New York City – which Tony Utano’s Transport Workers Union Local 100 opposes – a horse collapsed from exhaustion in the middle of Ninth Avenue.

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