Tom Suozzi throws hat in ring to unseat Rep. George Santos

Plus: Hochul gets 'personal.' [FORWARD TO A FRIEND]( [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [DONATE]( [WNYC Politics Brief] [Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi joins challengers vying to unseat embattled Rep. George Santos]( Former Rep. Tom Suozzi is jumping into the race for his old congressional seat, aiming to take on incumbent Republican George Santos, who is currently [under federal indictment]( for money laundering and fraud charges. In an announcement on the social media platform X on Tuesday morning, Suozzi said, “The madness in Washington, D.C. and the absurdity of George Santos remaining in the United States Congress is obvious to everyone.” “You know me. I’ve never sat on the sidelines,” the statement from the Democrat continues. “From cost-of-living to immigration, crime, climate change, combatting terrorism in the Middle East and globally, and simply helping people, we need more common sense and compassion and less chaos and senseless fighting.” [Read more.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🗳️ --------------------------------------------------------------- More politics stories to know this week Public input sought on NY’s congressional district boundaries Five Democratic appointees on the state Independent Redistricting Commission, or IRC, issued a joint call for public comment last week asking voters to submit their thoughts on what New York’s 26 congressional districts should look like if the Court of Appeals orders the panel to draw new boundary lines. [Read more](. A comprehensive plan for Brooklyn Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, developed a blueprint and guide for the borough, offering roughly 200 recommendations on how to reduce disparities. The report includes ways to improve and boost access to public transit, health care and affordable housing. [Read more.]( Hamas attack on Israel exposes deeper disconnect between NY Democrats The frayed relationship between the more moderate leadership of the state’s Democratic party and its more left-winged members was highlighted over the weekend after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel. [Read more.]( Hochul gets personal to connect with New Yorkers The governor says many of the issues facing New York, from childcare to sprucing up downtown areas, are personal to her in what has become her new catchphrase. [Read more](. ​​​​​​How much is Adams’ Latin America trip costing taxpayers? Mayor Eric Adams’ took a trip to Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador last week, and while he said he’s footing the bill, other associated costs — like his security detail and staffers — will be paid for on the taxpayer’s dime. But how much are we talking about? City Hall won’t say. [Read more.]( What a change to NY’s campaign funding program could mean for small donors While more than 100 candidates have registered for the new state public matching funds program, which helps boost small campaign donations, what the campaigns signed up for may not be what they get if Gov. Hochul signs a bill passed by both houses of the Legislature at the end of session. The legislation would increase the number of donors candidates need to qualify for matching funds. [Read more.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🗳️ --------------------------------------------------------------- [the logo for the Brian Lehrer daily politics podcast]( [Hakeem Jeffries On Congress, The Israel-Hamas Conflict, And Whether He Could Become Speaker]( What's Congress's role in the nation's foreign policy regarding the violence in Israel, particularly as the House is mired in a GOP leadership fight? [LISTEN]( Support WNYC + Gothamist Make a donation to support local, independent journalism. Your contributions are our largest source of funding and pays for essential political coverage and more. [DONATE]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [WNYC]( [WQXR]( [NJPR]( [GOTHAMIST]( [WNYC STUDIOS]( [THE GREENE SPACE]( Copyright © New York Public Radio. 160 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 All rights reserved. [Terms of Use.]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list