Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani’s Mental-Health Plan Is a Well-Worn Flop - City Journal, (Bill de Blasio), November 17, 2025
2. Zohran Mamdani condemns Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after NYC Mayor Eric Adams' meeting in Israel - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
3. Bill de Blasio throws jilted ex-gal pal Nomiki Konst a bone by endorsing her client in bid to topple NY Rep. Ritchie Torres - nypost.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 17, 2025
4. Eric Adams and Zohran Mamdani Battle Over Beloved Art Garden in New York - ARTnews.com, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
5. Opinion: Bring Back the Mayoral Transition Tent - citylimits.org, (Bill de Blasio), November 17, 2025
6. Outgoing New York Mayor Adams meets Israeli leaders, who hail him as a ‘true friend’ - The Times of Israel, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
7. Adams Meets Netanyahu on Day 3 of Israel Trip. Next Stop: Uzbekistan. - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
8. Police officer grazed in shooting in Brooklyn: sources - PIX11, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
9. Eric Adams meets with Netanyahu on taxpayer-funded Israel trip as he rips Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani - nypost.com, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
10. ‘I served you as mayor': Eric Adams’s taxpayer-funded Israel trip sparks backlash - Middle East Eye, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
11. On final visit to Israel as mayor, Adams makes a closing argument against Mamdani - The Forward, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
12. Outgoing New York Mayor Eric Adams visit the Western Wall for the second time during his term - i24NEWS, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
13. Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams Honored for Antisemitism Efforts During Final Israel Visit - Combat Antisemitism Movement, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
14. NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets PM Netanyahu at Kirya in Tel Aviv during Israel visit - The Jerusalem Post, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
15. In Israel, Adams Raises Doubts About Safety of Jews in New York - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
16. 'I served you as the mayor': Outgoing NYC mayor tells Jews in occupied East Jerusalem - Anadolu Ajansı, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
17. Mayor Eric Adams Tells President Herzog 49% of New Yorkers Support Israel - The Media Line, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
18. Adams’ farewell visit signals shift in NYC-Israel relations - The Jerusalem Post, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
19. Today I met with @NYCMayor Eric Adams, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. I thanked him for his steadfast support for Israel and for standing proudly with the Jewish people at a time when it truly matters. - x.com, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
20. Mayor Eric Adams Ends Term With Emotional Visit to the Kotel - COLlive, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
21. Mamdani again condemns antisemitism as Eric Adams, in Israel, warns of danger to Jews in NYC - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
22. What Was the Adams Mayoralty? - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
23. Eric Adams says Jewish New Yorkers should be "concerned" for their kids after his loss to Zohran Mamdani - tag24.com, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
24. New York City Mayor Eric Adams Visits Jerusalem - NTD News, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
25. President Herzog meets with Mayor of New York Eric Adams Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.gov.il, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
26. Adams, during trip to Israel, urges Netanyahu to attend Mamdani inauguration despite arrest threat - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
27. Viral Video of the Day for November 17, 2025: Baby goes from delighted to devastated in hilarious Ms. Rachel switch-up - tag24.com, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
28. Herzog hails Eric Adams as 'dear friend' of Israel, Jews; NYC mayor at Western Wall: 'I'm your brother' - The Times of Israel, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
29. Adams, in Israel, says Jews should be scared in Mamdani’s New York City - The Hill, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
30. NYC Mayor Adams' Israel trip shows how badly he misread the Jews he claims to champion - Haaretz, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
31. Knesset Speaker to Mayor Adams: 'Thanks to leaders like you, we will be alright' - Israel National News, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
32. Eric Adams: If I were a Jewish New Yorker I’d be concerned about my children - JNS.org, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
33. Outgoing NY Mayor Eric Adams Meets With Israeli PM and President in Tel Aviv [PHOTOS] - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
34. How Randy Mastro Killed the Kehlani SummerStage Concert—And a Whole Lot More - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
35. NYC mayor Adams meets top Israeli officials in Jerusalem - JNS.org, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
36. Netanyahu meets outgoing NYC mayor, thanks him for supporting Israel - The Times of Israel, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
37. NYPD officer shot in Brooklyn, Mayor Adams says - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
38. Mamdani Election Signals Lane Change for Stymied Street Overhauls - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
39. Sa’ar calls outgoing NYC Mayor Adams ‘true friend of Israel’ - The Times of Israel, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
40. Expanding ACS Programs to Help Young New Yorkers Build New Lives - La Voce di New York, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
41. City budget gap shrinks as Mamdani prepares to enter office - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
42. Netanyahu Meets Outgoing NYC Mayor Adams, Praises His Support for Israel - VINnews, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
43. Outgoing NYC Mayor Welcomed to Knesset During Israel Visit - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
44. NYC Mayor Adams, during trip to Israel, urges Netanyahu to attend Mamdani inauguration despite arrest threat - The Daily Gazette, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
45. Adams Turns Up the Heat from Israel as He Stokes Fears of Mamdani and Antisemitism - La Voce di New York, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025
46. Top NYPD, City Hall officials worked to undermine retaliation claims against Tim Pearson: Court docs - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), November 17, 2025

1. Zeldin overhauls Biden-era water rule to end ‘weaponization’ that led ‘puddles’ to trigger pricy permits - Fox News, (Lee Zeldin), November 17, 2025
2. Andrew Cuomo was the spoiler, not me - The Spectator World, (Andrew Cuomo), November 17, 2025
3. NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability - WSLS, (Andrew Cuomo), November 17, 2025
4. 🇺🇸 TRUMP: I’LL MEET MAMDANI TO “WORK SOMETHING OUT” Trump says he’s open to meeting with New York’s new mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, despite their sharp political differences. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, ran on a progressive - x.com, (Andrew Cuomo), November 17, 2025
5. Curtis Sliwa - The Spectator World, (Andrew Cuomo), November 17, 2025
6. Gov. Kathy Hochul, gearing up for reelection, is ready to ‘fight like hell’ - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
7. Governor Hochul and Representative Tonko Call on Trump Administration to Release Federal Heating Assistance for 1.5 Million New Yorkers - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
8. Will Albany Let Zohran Mamdani Tax the Rich? - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
9. Hochul says tax increase talks depend on what's next in Washington - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
10. Hochul spars with White House over energy assistance funds - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
11. Hochul calls on Trump ad­min­is­tration to release $400 million in federal funds for heating as­sis­tance - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
12. Feds recount seizing cash, cars, jewelry from former Cuomo-Hochul staffer - Courthouse News, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
13. Hochul demands Trump admin release $400 million in funding for HEAP heating bill assistance program - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
14. New York moves to protect energy discounts after federal HEAP funds were cut - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
15. Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to the organized ICE raids led by President Trump in NY - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
16. Hochul demands Trump release heating assistance funding - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
17. Liberal pols, DSA warn Gov. Kathy Hochul to back Zohran Mamdani’s agenda – or get booted from office: ‘Third strike, you’re out!’ - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
18. Bombshell docs reveal alleged Chinese mole Linda Sun 'forged' Hochul's signature: feds - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul; Andrew Cuomo), November 17, 2025
19. In the Loop: New York state of mind - Private Funds CFO, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
20. On Politics: Does Elise Stefanik have a shot at becoming governor? - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
21. ‘A real pain’: Potential Jeffries primary challenge puts Mamdani in a tough spot - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
22. Liberal pols, DSA warn Gov. Kathy Hochul to back Zohran Mamdani’s agenda – or get booted from office: ‘Third strike, you’re out!’ - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
23. Governor Hochul announces protections and resources to help NYers with monthly energy bills - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
24. Hochul demands Trump admin release $400 million in funding for HEAP heating bill assistance program - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
25. Hochul calls on Trump Administration to release HEAP funding - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
26. President Trump to speak on affordability at McDonald's Impact Summit - WPEC, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
27. Hochul should veto the lawsuit-boosting bills that will cost New Yorkers big - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
28. With shutdown over, Gov. Hochul demands Trump release HEAP funding as winter looms - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
29. Agreement announced to expedite protection of natural resources in NY - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
30. Gov. Hochul Urges Trump to Release Heating Aid for 1.5 Million New Yorkers - WKTV, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
31. North Country residents concerned with how to affordably heat homes this winter - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
32. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: Nov. 17 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
33. Veto this subway featherbedding: Hochul must stop Legislature's effort to force the use of two-person crews - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
34. Feds stall winter aid for 1.5M New Yorkers, Hochul demands release - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
35. Lieutenant governor joins in protest of Hochul agreement on Greenidge - Finger Lakes Times, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
36. Michael Goodwin: Gov. Hochul flip-flops her governing principles to accommodate Mayor-elect Mamdani’s agenda - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
37. Hochul says Trump holding back HEAP money 'matter of life and death' - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
38. Turning up the heat: State leaders push for federal gov­ernment to release funds to keep New Yorkers warm this winter - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025
39. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman criticizes Hochul over reported corporate tax hike plan - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), November 17, 2025

1. Rep. Hill Awards Golden Fleece to Sen. Chuck Schumer for Most Costly Government Shutdown in U.S. History - Congressman French Hill (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
2. The Shutdown’s Over and Chuck Schumer Isn’t Going Anywhere - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
3. Chuck Schumer Fast Facts - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
4. Local businesses join Schumer in criticizing tariffs, trade war with Canada - WWNY, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
5. Is this the end of Chuck Schumer? - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
6. Schumer addresses tariff impact in Northern New York - WCAX, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
7. RAW: Chuck Schumer gets defensive when asked if he'll keep his Senate leadership job - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
8. Stephen A Smith calls out AOC, Schumer, Newsom for ignoring invitations to his show - nypost.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
9. The End of Chuck Schumer - The American Conservative, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
10. These are the families paying the price for Trump’s tariffs. I’m in Watertown, on the border of Canada in a Republican Congressional District, with small businesses being crushed by rising costs. We are here today to say enough is enough. House Republicans - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
11. If You Can Keep It: The Democrats after the shutdown - 1A | Speak Freely, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
12. Khanna floats Schumer replacements; Kaine knocks ‘freelance’ House opinions - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
13. Schumer argues for renewed national parks funding in visit to Saratoga battlefield - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
14. Lefty Rep. Ro Khanna details ‘final straw’ involving ‘out of touch’ Chuck Schumer - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
15. Ro Khanna Has Suggestions On Who Can Replace Chuck Schumer - IndiaWest, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
16. Jen Psaki laments 'what happened' to 'fiery' Chuck Schumer as shutdown nears end - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
17. 'His Days Are Numbered': CNN's Manu Raju Reports Chuck Schumer Is In Big Trouble - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
18. Schumer pushes to restore federal fund for Saratoga Battlefield ahead of 250th anniversary - WRGB, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
19. Donald Trump dined with Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago. Now he refuses to condemn Tucker Carlson’s appalling interview of Nick Fuentes. Too much of Donald Trump’s Republican Party is Nick Fuentes’s Republican Party. And they must all be roundly condem - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
20. Chuck Schumer becomes top target from media personalities amid shutdown fallout - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
21. Lefty Rep. Ro Khanna details ‘final straw’ involving ‘out of touch’ Chuck Schumer - nypost.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
22. The Shutdown’s Over and Chuck Schumer Isn’t Going Anywhere - RealClearPolicy, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
23. Marsha Blackburn Report: Republicans Defeat the Chuck Schumer Shutdown - Clarksville Online, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
24. Schumer pushes for more funding to upgrade historic sites - WNYT.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
25. Schumer joins the club of party leaders punished for governing like adults - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
26. Readers sound off on Democratic leadership, accountability for Israel and Giants failures - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025
27. Acting FEMA Director David Richardson resigns from position: reports - WWMT, (Chuck Schumer), November 17, 2025

1. Fannie Mae's fraud watchdogs doubted charges against James - Politico, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
2. Letitia James says charges against her stem from ‘illegal and unethical behavior’ by Trump administration - CNN, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
3. Letitia James says mortgage fraud charges should be dropped due to "outrageous government conduct" - CBS News, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
4. Trump could use same 'tool of retribution’ against Mamdani as he did Kamala Harris, Letitia James - TheGrio, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
5. Judge Rules Trump Admin ‘Misconduct’ May Have ‘Tainted’ the James Comey Case in Sc ... - Mediaite, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
6. 'Outrageous conduct': Trump foe excoriates admin in court bid to toss charges - rawstory.com, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
7. Fannie Mae officials saw no evidence of mortgage fraud against Letitia James, filing shows - MSN, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
8. Fannie Mae officials saw no evidence of mortgage fraud against Letitia James, filing shows - Yahoo, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
9. Letitia James Challenges Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Trump Administration - Букви, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
10. Judge Sees ‘Profound Investigative Missteps’ in Trump’s Comey Prosecution - Democracy Docket, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
11. Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case - PBS, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
12. Judge says government ‘missteps’ in James Comey's case could result in the dismissal of the charges - NBC News, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
13. ‘Disturbing pattern’: US judge rebukes ‘missteps’ in James Comey indictment - Al Jazeera, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
14. Judge in Comey case blocks order mandating DOJ hand over grand jury evidence - abcnews.go.com, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
15. Trump target James Comey's charges may be tossed over 'disturbing pattern' - USA Today, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025
16. Controversy Over Investigation of NY Attorney General Letitia James - Devdiscourse, (Letitia James), November 17, 2025

1. Attorney General James Calls for Temporary Protected Status for Jamaicans Affected by Hurricane Melissa, Attorney General: New York, November 17, 2025

1. Harckham, Volunteers Host Food Drive in Mount Kisco and Collect 3,000 Pounds of Food - River Journal Online, (Peter Harckham (D)), November 17, 2025

1. State Sen. Pam Helming discusses pros and cons of the Protect Act - Spectrum News, (Shelley Mayer), November 17, 2025

1. The 2025 Women Power 100 - City & State New York, (Nicole Malliotakis), November 17, 2025