New York Note: Jeffries Endorses Zohran, No Re-Election for Glick, E-Bike Speed Limit, Kathy Wylde Interview

October 27, 2025

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Endorses Zohran Mamdani

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, citing Mamdani’s focus on the affordability crisis and a commitment to serving all New Yorkers while urging Democrats to oppose Republican extremism. The endorsement follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s backing and comes amid Mayor Eric Adams’ recent endorsement of former adversary independent mayoral Candidate Andrew Cuomo. Early voting runs October 25 through November 2; Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, with polls open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Assembly Member Deborah Glick Will Not Seek Re-Election

Assembly Member Deborah Glick, the first out gay member of the state Legislature, will not run again when her current term ends in 2026 and will serve out the coming year, closing more than three decades in the Assembly where she was known for advancing LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights, championing equality under state law, and enacting major environmental protections. Glick represents parts of Manhattan’s West Side, including Greenwich Village, Soho, and Tribeca, and her planned departure adds to a broader Manhattan reshuffle.

Mayor Eric Adams Announces Citywide 15 mph Speed Limit for E-bikes

Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City’s 15 mph speed limit for ebikes is now in effect citywide, applying to all e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bicycles. The NYPD will handle enforcement similar to motor vehicles, with an initial emphasis on education that includes new signage, outreach to delivery app workers, and warnings for first-time offenders.

Beltway Briefing: In Conversation with Kathryn Wylde

Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, interviewed Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, on Beltway Briefing’s latest In-Conversation episode. Wylde reflected on her decades leading one of the nation’s most influential business organizations and how New York’s fabric is defined by a bottom-up composition of diverse voices across business, government, and community—united by a shared vision. They explored the city’s resilience, its commitment to public-private collaboration, and lessons on how government and business can work together to solve complex challenges. Listen here.

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