As mayoral candidates crawl out from behind the zoom screens and take to the streets, bringing back New York’s crucial tourism economy is the theme of the week, and that’s likely well into June in the long run.

Andrew Yang today unveiled a plan to help revitalize Broadway and the city’s live entertainment industry. He called for a second iteration of the federal “Save our Stages” law, which would bring cash support directly to entertainment industry workers instead of going through the venues, and suggested they create a new universal fund of portable benefits for workers not of theirs Employers are covered.

“We know these funds go to the producers, the theater owners and the people who make the decisions about the show’s reopening,” he said. “But there are thousands of workers still working in uncertainty. So we need to get more of that help right into the hands of the workers themselves in the art scene, and that’s what I want to do.”

Yang also proposed a new program in which the city would use the private sector to purchase tickets to Broadway shows and other cultural events. Yang modeled the initiative after a program set up after September 11th that gave two tickets to a Broadway show to anyone who spent $ 500 in city stores or bought other theater tickets, and set aside tickets for nonprofits. Yang’s plan also includes a new marketing campaign that will focus on Broadway, lowering taxes on hotels and expanding the city’s open street programming in front of the theaters.

Eric Adams offered his vision of boosting the city’s economy today by offering small business loans, back office help, and tax breaks including commercial rental tax suspension for those who need additional help, such as bars and restaurants. Eliminate small business start-up and restart fees; an alert system for fines that do not pose an immediate health or safety risk; and tax free on Tuesdays.

“We’re going to cut the red tape by cutting the red tape for small businesses,” said Adams. “When something’s wrong in business, it shouldn’t start with taxing a company with a quote, but let them know what is wrong and give them the opportunity to correct it.”

Shaun Donovan suggested a number of initiatives to help artists and cultural organizations on Friday, such as: For example, using empty commercial space for art initiatives, partnering with the private sector for additional financial support, launching an advertising campaign to stimulate the industry and being a role model as mayor by participating in cultural events.

“Mayor Bill de Blasio made his feeling clear [that] The arts are synonymous with wealth and elitism, regardless of the incredible work artists have done to enrich the lives of entire communities of people, ”said Donovan.

IT IS MONDAY April 5th. Welcome to PM Playbook, an afternoon check-in to spill the tea of ​​the day – as we know it – during one of the busiest times of the year in New York City politics. It’s the email version of the sweet caffeine that gets your brain moving from lunch to dinner. Do you have any tips or suggestions? Shoot an email at [email protected] and [email protected] or forward a call Twitter.

This newsletter has changed. As we move out of the budget season, the PM Playbook focuses more on news from the New York Mayor’s race, which won’t warm up for the next few months. On May 17th, we return to our dual focus on city politics and the Albany legislature.

STILL TO COME: Governor Andrew Cuomo has a press conference that started at 3:30 p.m. There has been a lot of news since he last asked questions more than a week ago.

Earlier today: “Queens Boy Cuomo mispronounces ‘Rochdale Village’ and will be corrected”

DE BLASIO today refused to promise that the city’s new school closure policy will be announced before the newly extended school enrollment deadline ends on Friday. Leave parents without the information necessary to make a decision about sending their children back to the classroom. The mayor teased last Friday that its administration would end the Ministry of Education Shutdown policy in two caseswhich has been criticized by parents and epidemiologists as more disruptive than necessary and not based on clear public health guidelines. UFT criticized de Blasio’s ambiguity today and suggested continuing to support the two-case rule.

“A proclamation is not a plan. The city cannot change the two-case rule without Albany’s approval, “UFT President Michael Mulgrew said in a statement.” Any change to the two-case rule must take into account the safety of children and their families, not the mayor’s. I need an announcement on Monday morning. “- Amanda Eisenberg

ADAMS won recognition from Rep. Tom Suozzi and the New York State Italian-American PAC while announcing elements of his small business recovery plan in front of a whitestone deli. “He’s gone through highs and lows in leadership positions and knew how the wheels of government work. He understands politics, he understands politics and, above all, he understands people, ”said Suozzi, calling Adams an“ Italian honorary American ”. The third-term congressman, who covers parts of Long Island and Queens, has also announced support for Rep. David Weprin in the controller’s race and has assisted several city council competitions, including Richard Lee in District 19 and Debra Markell in District 23 and Dilip Nath in the special elections on February 24th. – Jonathan Custodio

MAYA WILEY identified the city’s homelessness crisis as one of the biggest problems de Blasio’s successor faces next year in an extensive interview with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer this morning. Wiley, a first-time political candidate who worked as a lawyer at de Blasio town hall, said the continued presence of the mentally disturbed homeless on the city streets and in subway stations raises both a social service and a safety concern – a statement that a listener picked up problem with. “Did Wiley just refer to people suffering from homelessness as a public safety issue? OMG, de Blasio 2.0,” Lehrer quoted a follow-up question tweeted by a radio listener. Wiley, who advocates reform of the NYPD, has announced plans to build more homes with on-site social services for those who live on the city streets. “What I was trying to say, however, is that untreated mental health has raised concerns about whether or not people are safe,” she said. She went on to say that she was recently scared when she ran into a homeless man on a subway platform shouting racial slurs. The brief exchange showed how difficult it is to strike a balance for democratic primary voters who have simultaneously raised concerns about an increase in crime and aggressive policing. – Sally Goldenberg

SCOTT STRINGER proposes a free day camp for city children this summer. The city should use federal funds to get kids who have been stuck behind screens for a year outside and active. Stringer, the city administrator, said $ 60 million in stimulus funding should be used to provide day camps for 100,000 students through a combination of city programs and local nonprofits. “Our kids need a comeback summer that gets them outside and up to speed,” Stringer said at a playground on the Lower East Side, where he revealed the plan. “We can change your learning experience. We can give them the hope they need, the fresh air they need. “He also suggests reversing the cuts in funds for the parks department to turn recreation centers in parks into centers for summer activities, tutoring so students can catch up after a backlog during the pandemic school closings, and summer meals for Take away expand. – Erin Durkin

POLITICO will partner with NBC 4 New York / WNBC and Telemundo 47 / WNJU to host three NYC debates in the Mayor and Controller races in June. Moderators include City Hall Chief Sally Goldenberg, WNBC political reporter Melissa Russo, WNBC news anchor David Ushery and WNJU morning anchor Allan Villafana. More info Here.

DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 5.

The SENATE and ASSEMBLY both meet when their leaders call on them. Even for those authorized to enter the building, the Capitol is now under additional security, probably due to recent protests.

BUDGET UPDATE: Who knows? Chambers were expected to vote on the handful of closed bills today, but so far this has not happened. The new tax rates, which were semi-finalized over the weekend, signaled that the larger disagreements were gradually resolving, but today Conservative Democrats and Liberals in both chambers still seem far apart on who should qualify for a billion – and how -. Dollar fund that provides unemployment benefits to undocumented immigrants. The optimists have told us that they “hope” that the final budget agreements will be printed by the end of the day. Any vote, if it starts today, will come much later, according to the Senate. – Anna Gronewold

– Coney Island will be operational again on Friday. Deno’s Wonder Wheel amusement park and Luna Park will be at 33 percent capacity, 100 percent fun.

– Was a 66 year old male of Asian descent punched in the face in the bronx on Sunday – another in the ongoing hate crimes against Asians in the city and elsewhere.

– The budget bill for health and mental hygiene would require inpatient health facilities to use a large part of their revenues back to direct care.

– Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney says it is time for the federal government Decriminalize marijuana.

– Civil rights activists are suing Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, the City Police Department and Monroe County about police brutality.

– Paychecks for government employees could be delayed if the budget is not finalized today. according to Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

– The Oneida Nation may suspend over $ 70 million in gaming payments to the state due to a dispute Mobile sports betting suggestions.

– The Albany Skyway is definite under construction now.

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