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The operator behind at least 6 of the mysterious Freedom Fuel discount gas stations had faced a stream of nearly 200 penalties in New Jersey before President Trump touted the network last month, according to state records POLITICO reviewed.
w/ @jamepdx
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Former New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's taxpayer-funded official portrait will cost more than his three predecessors’ combined.
News: Phil Murphy’s gubernatorial portrait most expensive in state history at $135,000
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Elected leaders in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island have complained for years about not enjoying the same attention from City Hall as Manhattan.
Now, outer borough Democratic discontent is mounting with Mamdani too. politico.com/news/2026/07/31… w/ @C_Sommerfeldt
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Between pointed criticism from Donovan Richards in Queens and Vanessa Gibson and Oswald Feliz in the Bronx, Mamdani faces growing displeasure from elected Dems in the outer boroughs.
And the rebukes have struck a nerve with Mamdani's team. w/ @ryrivard politico.com/newsletters/new…
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White House officials are huddling w/potential investors to revive defunct petroleum refineries -- from the Virgin Islands to Calif. -- amid rising anxieties over higher fuel prices.
In the mix: Backers of the Freedom Fuel Network
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Refinery makeover: White House hopes to attract private investors for defunct fuel factories dlvr.it/TTmysl
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New: Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital is turning to sovereign wealth funds and other along with other blue-chip institutions from Europe, Asia and Latin America to build a globally diversified investor base for the FIFA subsidiary
- FIFA plans to name an interim leader for FIFA Forward Enterprise and it will be governed by a board of directors.
- Gianni Infantino has recorded a video message that he plans to send to FIFA's 211 member associations outlining the proposal
- There will be two stages: the vote on whether to move forward with FFE and then each of the FIFA members will have to decide if it wants to opt into it
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From my colleague @ryrivard in Morning Energy this morning:
New Jersey’s Office of Weights and Measures is looking into the Freedom Fuel Network and “conducting inspections to ensure that they are compliant with State law," which makes it illegal to sell gas below cost.
MTA say it’s “conducting urgent track maintenance at Wall St.” at 4/5 stop. But the duct taped sign there is even more informative: “broken” rail, it says.
It’s @EvanDrellich on the only Met who will be playing in NYC this fall — on Broadway
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EDIFICE COMPLEX: The nation’s top transportation official floated the idea of renaming Penn Station – possibly the first step toward putting President Donald Trump’s name atop America’s busiest rail hub. politico.com/newsletters/new…
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“I was struck by how often and how bluntly Kelly repeated these exact words: My wife was shot in the head.”
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there’s evidence that if there’s a chance for them to work together again, New York may be reluctant to pair up with New Jersey – and if it does, officials may want to iron some things out ahead of time
Will New York, New Jersey do sports together ever again? dlvr.it/TTcTMc
Includes interview w/ @Bobby4Brooklyn who tweeted earlier this year: “…next time New York City hosts the world, partnering with New Jersey won’t even be on the table.”
Includes interview w/ @Bobby4Brooklyn who tweeted earlier this year: “…next time New York City hosts the world, partnering with New Jersey won’t even be on the table.”
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Will New York, New Jersey do sports together ever again? dlvr.it/TTcTMc
'They're trying not to pay their bills': Sherrill unhappy with FIFA as World Cup wraps up politico.com/live-updates/20… by @adamwren
"A mini-United Nations mixed with the Oscars" — my interview with Alex Lasry
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New York, New Jersey to examine whether World Cup funds were money well spent, interview with @vmmaloney politico.com/live-updates/20…
