Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams: Mamdani's rhetoric puts Jews at risk - Fox News, (Eric Adams), July 26, 2026

1. Andrew Cuomo says extreme left fueled by Trump anger pushes Democrats far left - Fox News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 26, 2026
2. Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James Push to End ICE Agreements - wicz.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 26, 2026
3. Kathy Hochul - New York League of Conservation Voters, (Kathy Hochul), July 25, 2026
4. SUNY students offered free tickets to New York State Fair - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), July 25, 2026
5. NY launches website to help Venezuelan community after earthquakes: What to know - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), July 25, 2026
6. House passes stock trading ban for lawmakers; local reps split on vote - WBNG, (Nick Langworthy), July 24, 2026
7. Hochul criticizes Trump after name of Queens soldier Sgt. Angel Rampersad removed from Pentagon casualty list - qns.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 24, 2026
8. Gov. Hochul, AG James warn Nassau County to cut ties with ICE - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), July 24, 2026
9. Extended Interview: Gov. Kathy Hochul on N.Y.’s Data Center Moratorium - NBC News, (Kathy Hochul), July 24, 2026

1. DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand: Democrats Enter Final 100 Days With Multiple Paths to the Senate Majority - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 26, 2026
2. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand On Trump Administration Withdrawing Subpoenas Of New York Times Journalists Reporting Over Trump’s Fear of Flying His Qatari Jet Over Security Concerns Because He Did Not Upgrade The Plane Defenses - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 26, 2026
3. Schumer, Gillibrand demand answers from Trump administration on Newburgh detention facility - Westfair Communications, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 26, 2026
4. No 'Trump Station'? Senator Schumer plans to block any bills that would rename Penn Station - ABC7 New York, (Chuck Schumer), July 26, 2026
5. In the news - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, (Chuck Schumer), July 26, 2026
6. Israel increasingly relying on foreign agents to expand influence in US: Report - Middle East Monitor, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), July 26, 2026
7. DSCC Statement on Troy Jackson - dscc.org, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), July 25, 2026
8. Chuck Schumer is the Villain at Warren-El-Sayed Rally - NRSC.org, (Chuck Schumer), July 25, 2026
9. Donald Trump says will send Schumer Palestinian outfit to greet Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington - The Jerusalem Post, (Chuck Schumer), July 25, 2026
10. 'Airport waterworks To Proud Palestinian': Trump Unloads On Chuck Schumer At Correspondent's Dinner - The Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), July 25, 2026
11. Trump calls Schumer Palestinian again at correspondents' dinner - The New Arab, (Chuck Schumer), July 25, 2026
12. Trump says Israeli Netanyahu will visit US next week - Firstpost, (Chuck Schumer), July 25, 2026
13. Trump Announces Netanyahu Visit, Makes Controversial Schumer Comment - Forth.News, (Chuck Schumer), July 25, 2026
14. Trump and Netanyahu: Controversial Visit Amid Diplomatic Tensions - Devdiscourse, (Chuck Schumer), July 25, 2026
15. Gillibrand pushes to renew expired Older Americans Act - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 24, 2026
16. Chuck Schumer Denied Ties to ‘Decoy Dan Sullivan’—Then Featured the ‘Sham’ Alaska Senate Candidate’s Campaign ‘Rep’ in an Ad - freebeacon.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 24, 2026
17. Schumer urges Senate Republicans to ‘stand up to Trump,’ protect Haitian TPS - caribbeanlife.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 24, 2026
18. House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalates - Queen City News, (Chuck Schumer), July 24, 2026
19. Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York's Penn Station - NBC New York, (Chuck Schumer), July 24, 2026
20. House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalates - Sentinel Colorado, (Chuck Schumer), July 24, 2026

1. Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James Push to End ICE Agreements - wicz.com, (Letitia James), July 26, 2026
2. Attorney general warns 12 NY police agencies to end ICE agreements - Times Union, (Letitia James), July 26, 2026
3. Letitia James faces scrutiny after New York City spends $81,700 per homeless person amid shelter scandals - Fox News, (Letitia James), July 25, 2026
4. Tish James winks at her dodgy allies’ rancid political-fundraising games - New York Post, (Letitia James), July 25, 2026
5. Attorney General James Halts Paramount’s Merger with Warner Bros. for Months - The Indian Panorama, (Letitia James), July 25, 2026
6. Gov. Hochul, AG James warn Nassau County to cut ties with ICE - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), July 24, 2026
7. NYPD lieutenant will not face charges in fatal shooting of Brooklyn man: Report - SILive.com, (Letitia James), July 24, 2026
8. WATCH LIVE: NY AG Letitia James, Jewish leaders address NYC stabbings - Fox News, (Letitia James), July 24, 2026

1. Attorney General James Halts Paramount’s Merger with Warner Bros. for Months, Attorney General: New York, July 24, 2026
2. Attorney General James Protects New York City Tenants from Illegal Lockouts, Attorney General: New York, July 24, 2026
3. Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce First Enforcement Action by New Office of Immigrant Trust to Ensure Compliance with the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, Attorney General: New York, July 24, 2026
4. La Fiscal General James y la Gobernadora Hochul Anuncian la Primera Medida de Aplicación de la Nueva Oficina de Apoyo a Inmigrantes Para Garantizar el Cumplimiento de la Ley de Policías Locales y Delitos Locales, Attorney General: New York, July 24, 2026

1. 'Love of my life': How Paisley the goldendoodle mellowed NY Assembly Speaker Heastie - Gothamist, (Carl Heastie), July 25, 2026
2. Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Griffin Announce $2 Million for Hickey-Joyce Athletic Complex - EIN News, (Carl Heastie), July 24, 2026

1. Congress heads to August recess amid legislative and election debates - Yahoo, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 25, 2026
2. Malliotakis Helps Bay Ridge Resident Recover Delayed SSDI Benefits - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 24, 2026

1. Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri - WKMG, (Jamaal Bowman), July 26, 2026
2. Abdul El-Sayed speaks to voters during Flint campaign stop - The Detroit News, (Jamaal Bowman), July 25, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Opportunities and Challenges of Democracy Vouchers as a Democratic Innovation: A Multi-Level Perspective (MLP) Approach and Future Development Pathways”, July 26, 2026
2. “Big Tech’s Money Men Don’t Care About the Backlash”, July 26, 2026
3. “Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party”, July 26, 2026
4. “Republicans want to remove Libertarian competitor in high-stakes South Florida congressional race”, July 25, 2026
5. “Appeals court rejects Trump bid to curb mail-in voting in 23 states”, July 25, 2026
6. “Secret paid influencer campaign backing Stevens floods Michigan Senate race”, July 25, 2026
7. “Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him”, July 24, 2026
8. “Assessing District Elections as a Remedy in State Voting Rights Acts”, July 24, 2026
9. “Prosecutors struggle to turn voter fraud claims into criminal charges”, July 24, 2026
10. “California, other states sue Trump administration for ‘unlawful’ conditions on disaster grants”, July 24, 2026
11. “How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area”, July 24, 2026
12. “Democrats Prepare for Possible Election Clashes With Federal Government”, July 24, 2026
13. “The case for Callais”, July 24, 2026