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By NICK REISMAN, JEFF COLTIN and EMILY NGO 

04/29/2024 07:01 AM EDT

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Lawmakers, with backing from Gov. Kathy Hochul, are pushing to turn off
algorithmic-based feeds for minors. | Hans Pennink/AP

Regulating how kids use social media sites is expected to be the dominant issue
facing lawmakers when they return to Albany next week for the final weeks of the
legislative session.

Already the issue could play an important role in the upcoming election season.

The candidate questionnaire from the powerful New York State United Teachers,
which backs legislation to rein in social media firms’ use of algorithmic-based
feeds for users under 18, gauges those running for office on whether they
support the bill, according to a copy of the form seen by Playbook.

Lawmakers, with backing from Gov. Kathy Hochul, are pushing to turn off
algorithmic-based feeds for minors.

So instead of seeing a tailored feed based on their interests, kids would see
posts chronologically — a move meant to limit the mental health concerns raised
by experts over how young people perceive issues like weight loss or racism.

But the provision has stalled in Albany and ultimately was not included in the
final budget deal this month.

Social media companies have raised free speech concerns as they lobby against
the measure. Nevertheless, bill sponsors in Albany believe they have momentum.

“Parents are looking for us to act,” Brooklyn Democratic state Sen. Andrew
Gounardes told Playbook. “Teachers, kids, mental health professionals — everyone
is looking for action here.”

Policymakers across the country have started to take a hard look at social media
companies and their influence, especially on younger users.

Florida approved a bill to ban kids under 14 from using social media; Congress
and President Joe Biden are trying to force a sale of TikTok from a
Chinese-based firm.

Gounardes is not concerned that the measure failed to get included in the
spending plan.

“When you try to do new and big things, it takes a bit more work than it
otherwise would,” he said.

Social media companies have signaled the bill would face a legal challenge.
Gounardes insists the measure would withstand a court fight.

“Every state that has passed similar legislation limiting teen access to online
resources has seen a legal challenge to that legislation,” said Chris McKenzie,
a spokesperson for the industry group Chamber of Progress. “It’s not wild
speculation to expect a legal challenge.”

And those efforts are expected to continue through June 6, the final day of the
legislative session.

Social media companies are also trying to argue that regulating algorithmic
feeds could have unintended consequences for young users.

“We’re going to continue making the case publicly that this is legislation that
could inadvertently harm teen online users,” he said. — Nick Reisman

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WHERE’S KATHY? In Albany with no public schedule.

WHERE’S ERIC? Appearing live on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” delivering remarks at the
launch of “NYC Her Future,” hosting a rally in support of his “City of Yes for
Housing Opportunity” text amendment, giving remarks at a Jobs NYC hiring hall,
making a workforce-related announcement, delivering proclamations to the New
York University Women’s Basketball Team for winning the NCAA Division III
Championship, speaking at Shared Interest’s 30th Anniversary Voices of Change
Gala and delivering remarks at Greater St. Stephen United Church of God’s
50th-anniversary celebration.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We deserve better than 50 acres of asphalt!” — from an online
petition that’s part of a massive push by Mets owner Steve Cohen to win support
for a Queens casino next to Citi Field.



ABOVE THE FOLD

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn casually brushed off an accusation
from former Assemblymember Peter Abbate that she shared information with the GOP
operatives that knocked Abbate off the ballot. | Seth Wenig/AP

BROOKLYN DEMOCRATIC DRAMA: There won’t be a Democrat challenging vulnerable
Republican Assemblymember Lester Chang in southern Brooklyn this year — and the
leader of the Brooklyn Democratic Party couldn’t care less.

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn casually brushed off an accusation
from former Assemblymember Peter Abbate that she shared information with the GOP
operatives that knocked Abbate off the ballot, first reported by the Post.

“Why are you trying to come back as a disgruntled old-timer, not a reflection of
the community?” she told Playbook about the 75-year-old Abbate, who made a
comeback attempt for his old district, which is now majority Asian.

She said younger Asian Democrat Jimmy Li should have run, but Abbate pressured
him out.

“I am an old timer, and I believe in the Democratic Party,” Abbate responded in
an interview, about Bichotte. “I think she’s just a self-serving individual.”

Abbate and Bichotte represent warring factions in southern Brooklyn and one of
Abbate’s district leaders, Tori Kelly, considered challenging Bichotte for party
leader in 2022. This year, each side challenged the other’s petitions for the
low-level party position, but only Bichotte’s allies were successful, clearing
the ballot for new district leaders Joyce Xie and Tony Ko.

Somebody then shared those specifications, showing that Abbate’s petitions
weren’t valid, with allies of Chang — and a court knocked the Democrat off the
ballot for Assembly.

Bichotte said it wasn’t her who did it, but “the Asian community,” who supported
both the Chinese-American Democratic district leaders and the Republican Chang.

But critics say it’s the latest example of Bichotte putting personal politics
ahead of helping her party — like when she openly battled with Democratic City
Council Member Justin Brannan amid his tough reelection last year.

“The Kings County Democratic Party continues to collude with Republicans in
broad daylight,” Brannan said to Playbook. “It is fraudulent, wholly
disqualifying and completely batshit.”

Bichotte has been in court in recent days, meanwhile, personally working to
knock off candidates who aren’t aligned with her, such as Council Member Kalman
Yeger.

She’s been reelected to lead the state’s biggest county organization before,
despite loud opposition, but she didn’t commit when Playbook asked if she’d run
again this fall: “Um. I think I will. I haven’t fully decided yet.” — Jeff
Coltin



CITY HALL: THE LATEST

— Hassan Naveed, the director of City Hall’s hate crimes prevention unit, was
fired last week without being given a reason and is now planning to file a
discrimination claim. (Daily News)

— New York City will pay $2.1 million to three white Department of Education
executives who claimed they were demoted and replaced by less-qualified people
of color. (New York Post)



NEW FROM PLANET ALBANY

Legislators elected with the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America
released a statement supportive of campus protesters at New York colleges and
universities. | Irie Sentner/POLITICO

PROTEST AND SOLIDARITY: Campus protests against Israel aren’t just dividing
Congress: State lawmakers in Albany, too, have split along ideological lines.

Legislators elected with the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America
released a statement supportive of campus protesters at Columbia University as
well as New York University, the New School, Cornell and the City University of
New York.

The DSA-backed elected officials at the same time condemned antisemitism.

“We are moved watching students exercise their protected rights to freedom of
speech and assembly in a united call for an end to the ongoing genocide in Gaza
— and for their universities to divest from institutions that profit from this
genocide, Israeli apartheid, and occupation,” the lawmakers said in the joint
statement.

“We also stand firmly opposed to antisemitism, which is part of the same
machinery of fear and division that these students are organizing against.”

Those signing onto the statement include Sens. Julia Salazar, Jabari Brisport
and Kristen Gonzalez; Assemblymembers Zohran Mamdani, Emily Gallagher, Marcela
Mitaynes, Phara Souffrant Forrest and Sarahana Shrestha.

Multiple local elected officials backed the statement, as well, including New
York City Council members Tiffany Cabán and Alexa Avilés; Ithaca City Council
members Phoebe Brown and Kayla Matos, and Tompkins County Legislator Veronica
Pillar.

Republicans, however, are taking a far different view of the protests.

GOP lawmakers on Friday urged Hochul to end Columbia’s tax-exempt status in the
wake of the ongoing protests.

Republican Sens. Joe Griffo, Peter Oberacker and Dean Murray wrote in a letter
to the governor that the demonstrations have veered into concerns over safety
for Jewish students.

“If New York state is serious about stopping antisemitism, then they should take
action to address this issue and prove to New Yorkers that antisemitic and
hateful acts will not be tolerated,” Griffo said. — Nick Reisman

CUOMO ON NEW YORK: Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo put it this way Sunday at a Brooklyn
church: “The truth is New York is in crisis and it feels out of control — there
is a growing sense that it is lawless and rudderless.”

Cuomo’s 15-minute speech touched on the flood of illegal marijuana shops in New
York City; the lack of a federal response to the migrant crisis and the state
not doing more to help (“The state of New York told the city basically to drop
dead”); and the need for better control over any hate speech found at Columbia
toward Jewish students from pro-Palestianian protesters.

“A rabbi at Columbia warned Jewish students not to come back to the campus
because it wasn’t safe. This is the upper West side of Manhattan, it’s not
Poland in 1938,” the three-term governor who resigned in scandal in 2021 said.

“Don’t tell the Jews to stay home; no one in this city should be afraid to come
out of their house because of their race or religion,” he continued. “Let them
go back to their campus, and if the so-called protesters break the law, then
arrest them and enforce the law.”

The speech was another example of Cuomo wanting to reenter the public dialogue
amid myriad challenges facing the country, the state and New York City — where
he may consider a run for mayor next year if Mayor Eric Adams falters.

“It is time for your voice to be heard: voices of reasonableness, responsibility
and common sense,” Cuomo said to the crowd. “It’s time for you to lead and when
you do, I promise you the politicians will follow.” — Joseph Spector

More from Albany:

— Speaking of Cuomo: He has agreed to testify before a House panel investigating
the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. (CNN)

— New York’s judicial oversight commission braced for budget cuts. But the
watchdog got a reprieve. (Times Union)

— Hochul referred Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to the state
Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct after Doorley didn’t stop for police after
speeding near her home. (WXXI)

— Hochul’s budget deal pushes Democrats to the center as key House races loom.
(POLITICO)



KEEPING UP WITH THE DELEGATION

Democratic House candidate George Latimer is focusing on abortion in his latest
ad amid a costly and hotly contested primary challenge to Rep. Jamaal Bowman. |
Mike Groll/AP

FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Democratic House candidate George Latimer’s campaign is set
to release its second ad, which will highlight his support for abortion rights.

Latimer is focusing on the issue amid a costly and hotly contested primary
challenge to Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the district that covers parts of the Bronx
and Westchester.

Latimer’s campaign is set to spend at least $249,000 on a cable run of the ad,
according to the tracking firm AdImpact.

The one-minute ad highlights Latimer’s efforts both as the Westchester County
executive and a state senator backing measures meant to sustain access to
abortion.

Abortion has not loomed large in the primary challenge between the two
candidates; the two candidates are chiefly at odds over Israel — Latimer has
backed the country amid the war against Hamas; Bowman has been a prominent
critic in Congress.

But the spot, set to hit airwaves today in the district, is a signal to
Democratic voters of his support for a bedrock concern for the base of the
party, which will decide the June 25 primary. — Nick Reisman

More from Congress:

— The candidates running for a Buffalo House seat disagree over key issues.
(Buffalo News)

— The national campaigns have shifted to a focus on Arizona and New York, for
very different reasons. (POLITICO)



NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

— The state budget has increased funding for mental health services amid
heightened concerns over the issue. (Newsday)

— Tenants and landlords have one thing in common on the state budget: They are
both concerned about enforcement of new ‘good cause’ protections. (POLITICO Pro)

— A New York Supreme Court justice ordered Forest Hills Stadium to quiet down
following a lawsuit from annoyed neighbors. (New York Post)


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Strategies … NYT’s Karoun Demirjian … Jason Schwartz … Austen Wells …

… (WAS SATURDAY): Hannah Kim … The Intercept’s James Risen … Michael Crittenden
of the Levinson Group … Bloomberg’s Mike Shepard … Goldman Sachs’ Lee Brenner …
Arielle Patrick … Alexsandra Sanford … Weesie (Vieira) Thelen … Reynold Levy ...
Daniel Gerstein … (WAS FRIDAY): Richard S. Fuld Jr. ... NYT’s Russell Goldman
... WSJ’s Eliot Brown

MAKING MOVES: Fenton has hired Desiree Dozier as a vice president in the firm’s
philanthropy and government practice.

MEDIAWATCH — The New Yorker’s succession race is kicking off,” by Semafor’s Max
Tani: David “Remnick, per three sources, will stay at least through next year’s
celebration of the New Yorker’s centennial … The devoted community of New Yorker
aficionados and insiders believe he might leave then, or when his tenure touches
three decades in July 2028. He has told colleagues he doesn’t want to overstay
his welcome.”

— “Dan Rather, at 92, on a life in news,” by CBS News’ Lee Cowan



YOUR NEW YORK NUMBER OF THE DAY

55 mph

How fast Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley was driving in a 35 mph
speed zone when she was pulled over by the police. Things went downhill from
there.


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