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New York City Mayor

1. New poll shows Zohran Mamdani leads next candidate by nearly double in New York mayor race - MSN, (Bill de Blasio), September 14, 2025
2. Sunday in NYC Mayor’s Race: Candidates talk economy, free buses, housing and Holocaust education during visits - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), September 14, 2025
3. NYC mayoral candidates try to win over voters with weekend events - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 14, 2025
4. Will Eric Adams Be America's Next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia? We Hope So. - Air Mail, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
5. Mayor Adams meets Bronx voters despite 'sabotaged' campaign - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
6. Mayor Eric Adams' former aide Tony Herbert speaks out on firing over posts about Charlie Kirk - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
7. NYC Mayor Adams launches push for universal after-school programs - SILive.com, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
8. Eric Adams responds after sources said he implied he's considering leaving mayoral race - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
9. Adams blames media for ‘hurting my ability to campaign’ - Washington Examiner, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
10. Mayor Eric Adams will use own poll to determine campaign viability - MSN, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
11. In This Week’s Attention-Whore Index … - Air Mail, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
12. New York Mayor Eric Adams Considers Future Amid Election and Job Rumors - mezha.net, (Eric Adams), September 13, 2025
13. Eric Adams Advocate Fired from City Job After Posts Critical of Charlie Kirk - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
14. NYC Mayor Eric Adams isn’t ending his reelection bid, but he’s bracing for a likely loss, sources tell CNN - CNN, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
15. NYC mayor's race: Eric Adams will use own poll to determine mayoral campaign viability - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
16. Mayor Adams Signs Executive Order to Establish New Commission on Universal After-School, Creates Roadmap to Deliver "After-School For All" - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
17. Mayor Eric Adams Launches Commission for Universal After-School Programs in NYC, Pledges $331 Million Investment - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
18. Eric Adams Filmed by Random Person in Weed Dispensary: ‘It Smell Good in Here' - yahoo.com, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
19. Eric Adams employee fired after calling Charlie Kirk’s death ‘karma’ - Washington Examiner, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
20. Mixed messaging: Adams now says polling won’t affect fate of his campaign - Politico, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
21. Mayor Eric Adams implied he's considering leaving NYC mayoral race, sources say - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
22. Mayor Adams may consider dropping out of NYC mayoral race: report - PIX11, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
23. Cuomo pans Mayor Eric Adams’ plan for additional polling to help decide whether to stay in NYC mayoral race - Yahoo News UK, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
24. Donald Trump dismisses cat-loving NYC Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa as 'not exactly prime time' - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
25. As Mayor Adams tours the Bronx, he blasts reports he’s considering dropping out of the race - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
26. What past election results can tell us about the race for NYC mayor - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
27. Adams admin community advocate fired after posts regarding Charlie Kirk - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
28. 'It's a rebellion': Donald Trump predicts Zohran Mamdani will triumph in NYC mayor's race - USA Today, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
29. Best way to remember 9/11 going forward is like Passover, Adams says - JNS.org, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
30. NYC Mayor Eric Adams admin official fired after calling Charlie Kirk killing ‘karma’ - The Daily Gazette, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
31. City Council Pushes Back on Adams’ Ballot Housing Proposals - The Riverdale Press, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
32. Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on WBAI 99.5 FM’s City Watch - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
33. Senior Aide in Adams Admin. Fired for Post Calling Kirk’s Assassination “Karma” - La Voce di New York, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
34. Cuomo pans Adams' plan for additional polling to help decide whether to stay in NYC mayoral race - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
35. Adams admin official fired after saying 'karma came to collect' in Charlie Kirk assassination - Audacy, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
36. No Place for Adams’ Voice - The Riverdale Press, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
37. Can a NYC Mayoral Candidate Be Taken Off the Ballot? - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
38. Mayor’s race latest: Mamdani says he owes cops an apology, Adams says he’s staying in - PIX11, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
39. Veto overrides show Council steering city’s labor and vendor policies - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025
40. Adams admin official fired after calling Charlie Kirk killing ‘karma’ - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), September 12, 2025

1. Housing hypocrites Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani put politics over wisdom - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), September 14, 2025
2. Zohran Mamdani holds 15-point lead over Andrew Cuomo in four-way race for NYC mayor: poll - AOL.com, (Andrew Cuomo), September 14, 2025
3. LeBrun: Welcome back to the Cuomo Show - Times Union, (Andrew Cuomo), September 14, 2025
4. 'Bless Cuomo's heart.' Fmr. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Leigh McGowan mock Andrew Cuomo's attacks on Zohran Mamdani - MSN, (Andrew Cuomo), September 14, 2025
5. Opinion | Kathy Hochul: Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
6. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani’s bid for mayor - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
7. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race - CNN, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
8. Exclusive | NY Gov. Kathy Hochul expected to endorse Zohran Mamdani this week: sources - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
9. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expected to endorse Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
10. Zohran Mamdani picks up New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsement in NYC mayor's race - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
11. New York Governor Kathy Hochul Expected to Endorse Mayoral Candidate Zoran Mamdani - mezha.net, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
12. Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
13. Hochul’s insensitive quip: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 15, 2025 - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
14. Mamdani Endorsed by NY Governor Hochul in NYC Mayor Race - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
15. Exclusive | Hochul, Mamdani plagued by negative ratings from Nassau County voters as GOP taps into fear factor: poll - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
16. NY Gov. Hochul Under Fire For Black Church Comment On Affordability Checks: 'Don’t Stop By The Liquor Store' - Black Enterprise, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
17. Hochul: Political Violence Is Not the Answer, and It’s Up to Us to Stop It - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
18. Gov. Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor - News 12 - Hudson Valley, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
19. Hochul Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor - VINnews, (Kathy Hochul), September 14, 2025
20. Cuomo walks runway at bipartisan New York fashion show - The Hill, (Andrew Cuomo), September 13, 2025
21. Andrew Cuomo Trades Podium for Runway at Fashion Week - La Voce di New York, (Andrew Cuomo), September 13, 2025
22. Kathy Hochul - The Post Star, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
23. Hochul calls for a dialing down of the national temperature - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
24. Gov. Hochul & MTA brass must face down LIRR union thugs’ strike threat - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
25. Hochul administration says federal cuts will force it to drop 450,000 from state's 'Essential' health plan - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
26. From Mike Bloomberg to Jamie Dimon to ‘staunch capitalist’ Kathy Hochul, New York’s likely next Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting with lots of people - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
27. Stefanik, Delgado hit at Hochul over comments in Black church in Buffalo - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
28. New York Governor Hochul Preaches to Black Americans: Don’t Spend Your Inflation Refund Check on Liquor, “All in One Day” - Moguldom, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
29. Gov. Hochul highlights education funds directed to 9/11 families - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
30. Gov. Hochul nominates pair of Staten Island churches for historic registries - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
31. Opinion: Give New York developers a reason to build - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 13, 2025
32. What past election results can tell us about the NYC mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Eric Adams, Curtis Sliwa - ABC7 New York, (Andrew Cuomo), September 12, 2025
33. Andrew Cuomo Debuts as a Model Walking the Runway at NYFW Ahead NYC Mayor Election - VIDEO - Latin Times, (Andrew Cuomo), September 12, 2025
34. Cuomo pans Adams' plan for additional polling to help decide whether to stay in NYC mayoral race - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 12, 2025
35. From Mike Bloomberg to Jamie Dimon to 'staunch capitalist' Kathy Hochul, New York's likely next Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting with lots of people - Fortune, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
36. Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Highlights $10.1 Million Investment in Law Enforcement Technology Across Capital Region - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
37. WATCH: Hochul urges 'respect, restraint' after Charlie Kirk assassination - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
38. Hochul calls for turning down the temperature - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
39. After political violence, Gov. Hochul calls out 'reckless rhetoric' - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
40. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announces subway crime fell to historic lows over summer - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
41. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul under fire for telling black church not to spend inflation checks at 'liquor store' - Christian Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
42. New York leaders urge unity amid rising political tensions - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
43. 20 NY sites nominated for State, National Registers of Historic Places - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
44. Top Mamdani Ally: Kathy Hochul Is An 'Evil Governor' and a 'Genocidal Monster' - freebeacon.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
45. Governor Hochul Announces Eaton Breaks Ground on $18.5 Million Expansion Project in Orchard Park, Adding 100 New Jobs | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
46. Discussing Gov. Hochul's church blunder, a workplace raid and more New York news - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
47. Southern Tier health officials react to Hochul’s COVID-19 vaccine order - WSKG, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
48. Hochul calls on Zohran Mamdani to ‘apologize’ to police for calling NYPD ‘racist’ and a ‘major threat to public safety’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
49. WATCH: Hochul urges 'respect, restraint' after Charlie Kirk assassination - WV News, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
50. Crazy Kathy Hochul said what now? - National Republican Congressional Committee, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
51. Hochul highlights major tech upgrades for East Greenbush Police - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
52. Stay Prepared: Is your family ready in case of an emergency? - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
53. Hochul calls for unity amid rising political violence - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
54. $80M to support nonprofit arts, cultural organizations - caribbeanlife.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
55. Hochul calls to 'turn down the temperature,' prevent more violence - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
56. Hochul reaffirms N.Y.'s educational support for 9/11 families and survivors - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025
57. Hochul highlights upgraded police tech in East Greenbush - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 12, 2025

1. The Schumer Mill - puck.news, (Chuck Schumer), September 14, 2025
2. 'Hope springs eternal!' Lindsey Graham backs precedent-breaking rules change in Senate - WPDE, (Chuck Schumer), September 14, 2025
3. Senators introduce bipartisan bill to combat age discrimination - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 13, 2025
4. Bipartisan legislation would protect workers from age discrimination - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 13, 2025
5. Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands - WABI, (Chuck Schumer), September 13, 2025
6. 'Big, ugly betrayal': Schumer ready to risk shutdown over health care provisions - KBAK, (Chuck Schumer), September 13, 2025
7. Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies - WATE 6 On Your Side, (Chuck Schumer), September 13, 2025
8. Chuck Schumer warns of a government shutdown over health care demands - San Mateo Daily Journal, (Chuck Schumer), September 13, 2025
9. Chuck Schumer Says Trump Is 'Lying' Every Time You Pay More For Coffee, Beef And Rent - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), September 13, 2025
10. Will Republicans Hand Dems a Major Health Care Concession? - The Daily Signal, (Chuck Schumer), September 13, 2025
11. Democrats Demand Investigation Into HUD's Handling of $75 Million in Homelessness Grants - Realtor.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 12, 2025
12. Gillibrand says bill would be lifeline for struggling rural hospitals - Rome Sentinel, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 12, 2025
13. Trump to meet with prime minister of Qatar; Sen. Chuck Schumer issues shutdown warning - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
14. Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands - WSAZ, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
15. DONALD TRUMP SAYS IT OUT LOUD. HE DOES NOT CARE. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
16. Chuck Schumer warns of a government shutdown over health care demands - Shoreline Media Group, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
17. 'Big, ugly betrayal': Schumer ready to risk shutdown over health care provisions - NBC Montana, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
18. MoveOn demands Schumer and Jeffries ‘hold the line’ on health care in shutdown fight - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
19. Senator Marshall: Senator Schumer is the Overlord of Obstruction - Senator Roger Marshall (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
20. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands - The Journal Gazette, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
21. Chuck Schumer Says Trump Is 'Lying' Every Time You Pay More For Coffee, Beef And Rent - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
22. Democrats set fight over health care as possible government shutdown looms - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
23. Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands - Houston Chronicle, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
24. Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands - AP News, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
25. Democrats fear falling into GOP trap on government shutdown - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
26. Schumer Threatens Government Shutdown, Something He, Other Senate Dems Decried as ‘Chaos’ in March - The Daily Signal, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
27. Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands - Oskaloosa Herald, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
28. Senate Republicans defeat Democrats’ effort to force the release of Epstein files - TheGrio, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
29. Schumer ready to risk a government shutdown over health care provisions - Baltimore Sun, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025
30. Chuck Around. Find Out. - by Lauren Egan - The Bulwark, (Chuck Schumer), September 12, 2025

1. New York AG Letitia James talks about being on Trump's "enemies list" and endorsing Mamdani for mayor - CBS News, (Letitia James), September 14, 2025
2. Full interview with Letitia James | The Point 9.14.25 - CBS News, (Letitia James), September 14, 2025
3. Exclusive | AG Letitia James slapped with illegal-fence ticket for NYC brownstone at center of mortgage fraud probe - New York Post, (Letitia James), September 13, 2025
4. ‘Fatal Errors’: Trump Responds to Letitia James’ Appeal - MSN, (Letitia James), September 13, 2025
5. NY Attorney General warns of new scam targeting seniors’ retirement savings - WENY, (Letitia James), September 12, 2025
6. Letitia James Sues Anti-Immigration Group - MSN, (Letitia James), September 12, 2025

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Brooklyn, Attorney General: New York, September 12, 2025

1. Peekskill Fire Department Moves to Clean Energy-Powered Equipment Thanks to Harckham Grant - River Journal Online, (Peter Harckham (D)), September 12, 2025
2. State Senator Harckham Announces Reelect One Year Early…Why? - Yonkers Times, (Peter Harckham (D)), September 12, 2025

1. State Senator Harckham Announces Reelect One Year Early…Why? - Yonkers Times, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), September 12, 2025

1. New Bill: Representative Nicole Malliotakis introduces H.R. 5197: Protect Beneficiaries from Middlemen Act - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 12, 2025
2. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on Charlie Kirk shooting - PIX11, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 12, 2025
3. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on Charlie Kirk shooting - yahoo.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 12, 2025
4. ‘New Yorker who loves our city’: Rep. Malliotakis joins Trump at New York Yankees game - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 12, 2025

1. 'Bless Cuomo's heart.' Fmr. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Leigh McGowan mock Andrew Cuomo's attacks on Zohran Mamdani - MSN, (Jamaal Bowman), September 14, 2025

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