NYC NOW Morning Headlines: More Primary Voters Fill Out Ballots, George Santos to Report to Prison Friday, Yankees Legend to Enter Hall of Fame Sunday, and MTA Upgrades Train Communication System
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Jul 25, 2025 Voter engagement is on the rise in NYC, with nearly half of Democratic primary voters filling out all ranked choice slots. Controversy surrounds former Congressman George Santos as he prepares to start his prison sentence for fraud. Baseball fans get excited about the induction of Yankees star CC Sabathia into the Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, the MTA is upgrading its train communication system, addressing safety concerns and service disruptions, while new innovations aim to enhance commuter experiences.
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Ranked Choice Voting Dynamics
- Nearly 50% of NYC Democratic primary voters used all five ranked choice slots, up from 2021. 70% who filled all slots left Andrew Cuomo off their ballots due to a campaign against him.
- Cross-endorsements helped candidates Zoran Mamdani and Brad Lander by consolidating voter preferences, boosting their rankings.
George Santos Sentencing and Prison Reporting
- Former Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft and will report to federal prison Friday. He was sentenced to over seven years and ordered to pay $370,000 in restitution.
- The prison facility is undisclosed for safety reasons, highlighting concerns around high-profile inmates.
CeCe Sabathia Hall of Fame Induction
- CeCe Sabathia, a six-time All-Star and 2009 World Series champion, will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame with a Yankees cap on his plaque.
- Sabathia is one of three Black American pitchers with 20-win seasons to be enshrined, joined by Billy Wagner and Ichiro Suzuki.