The Brian Lehrer Show City Politics: An ICE Arrest; Cuomo's Nursing Home Legacy; The Campaign Money Trail
May 28, 2025
Brigid Bergin and Elizabeth Kim, both seasoned political reporters for WNYC and Gothamist, dive into the hot topics shaking New York City politics. They discuss the fallout from ICE's controversial arrest of a student and Mayor Adams' sanctuary city policies. The conversation shifts to the political legacy of Andrew Cuomo, exploring nursing home fatalities during the pandemic and the scrutiny he faces. They wrap up with insights on the competitive climate within the Working Families Party, revealing how endorsements and funding impact campaign strategies.
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Bronx Student Arrested by ICE
- A Bronx public school student, attending Ellis Academy, was arrested by ICE in an immigration courthouse lobby after his case dismissal.
- This arrest is unusual and has sparked concern about the city's sanctuary status and the mayor's muted response.
Sanctuary City: Concept and Law
- Mayor Adams described sanctuary city as a concept, not a law, emphasizing tax-paying immigrants' rights to city services.
- Sanctuary laws aim to protect immigrants from living in the shadows for broader community safety.
Adrienne Adams on Cuomo's COVID Role
- City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams accused Andrew Cuomo of delaying vaccines in her district, which she says contributed to her father's COVID death.
- Cuomo's campaign denies these claims despite vaccine delivery disputes and criticisms of hospital funding cuts.