Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Opinion: The Council Passed COPA. Now It Must Override Eric Adams’ Veto. - citylimits.org, (Eric Adams), January 26, 2026
2. Feds probe Frank Carone, Adams confidant with deep real estate ties - The Real Deal, (Eric Adams), January 26, 2026
3. Without enough Council override votes, COPA appears dead - The Real Deal, (Eric Adams), January 26, 2026

1. Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers 2026 State of the State Address - bupipedream.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
2. Pressure Mounts on Kristi Noem and White House as Kathy Hochul Calls for her Ouster - La Voce di New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
3. Kathy Hochul blasted for knocking ICE as DHS offered federal help during NY blizzard - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
4. Hochul’s State of the State Highlights Quantum Investment and Innovation Strategy - news.stonybrook.edu, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
5. Scott, Hochul speak out on latest deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota - mynbc5.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
6. Hochul calls for Noem to be removed: ‘Profound disregard for human life’ - brooklyneagle.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
7. Hochul refuses to jump on chance to help neediest NY students, critics gripe -- but she blames Trump - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
8. Gov. Kathy Hochul full press conference on Winter Storm and ICE 1/25 - rochesterfirst.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
9. LIVE: Gov. Kathy Hochul provides update on winter storm - informnny.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
10. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem following fatal shooting of ICU nurse in Minneapolis - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
11. Governor Hochul announces expansion of child tax credits for qualifying children on Monday - whec.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
12. Gov. Hochul announces expansion of New York’s child tax credit - wkbw.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
13. An Upbeat REBNY Annual Leans Into Bullish Takes on Commercial Real Estate - commercialobserver.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
14. Could carbon cap reduce New York energy bills? - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
15. Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!' - dailyvoice.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
16. New York county exec blasts Gov Hochul for rejecting federal storm aid over ICE enforcement concerns - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
17. Hochul announces expanded Child Tax Credit for New York families - wnypapers.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
18. Borrello calls Hochul ‘complicit’ in city mess - observertoday.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
19. Hochul’s proposed budget includes massive Medicaid spending, but Dr. Oz could sink NYS’ funding options - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
20. Hochul unveils plan to cut New York auto insurance costs through fraud crackdown - Insurance Business, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
21. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: Jan. 26 - Spectrum News 1, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
22. Mammoth snowstorm swallows Capital Region, Hudson Valley - timesunion.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026
23. Zohran Mamdani reveals poor snow shoveling form as he strains his back in photo opportunity - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 26, 2026

1. Gillibrand says she’ll oppose ICE funding bill because agency is ‘out of control’ - dailyfreeman.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 26, 2026
2. Gillibrand: ‘ICE and DHS are out of control’ - brooklyneagle.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 26, 2026
3. Suozzi, Gillen pivot from DHS funding vote after ICE shooting in Minnesota - news10.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 26, 2026
4. Gillibrand, Schumer announce $90M in federal funds for West Valley cleanup efforts - salamancapress.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 26, 2026
5. Schumer: Democrats will speed up non-DHS funding bills ahead of shutdown deadline - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
6. This Is Our Best Chance At Stopping Trump Now (by Chuck Schumer) - ClickHole, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
7. Senate Democrats to block government funding bill if it finances ICE - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
8. Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
9. Odds of a government shutdown skyrocket on Polymarket and Kalshi in wake of ICE shooting in Minnesota - Business Insider, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
10. This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine - The Nation, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
11. How The Next Government Shutdown Could Be Different From The Last - Investopedia, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
12. Senate Democrats to block government funding legislation if it finances ICE - baltimoresun.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
13. Senate Democrats to block government funding bill if it finances ICE - kimatv.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
14. Shutdown looms larger as Senate Democrats vow to block ICE funding - nydailynews.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
15. Capitol agenda: Shutdown odds spike after Minnesota killing - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
16. Minneapolis shootings raise stakes between Dems, GOP at odds over funding DHS - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
17. Senate Democrats take tough stand on Department of Homeland Security funding - cleveland.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
18. Shutdown risk rises after fatal Minneapolis shooting - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
19. Schumer says Senate Democrats will block DHS funding bill after another deadly Minneapolis shooting - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
20. Shutdown showdown: Senate Dems threaten filibuster over doubled dollars for ICE - People's World, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
21. Rep Andy Barr: "(The Democrats) Would Rather Shut Down ICE Than Shut Down the Border" - FOX News Radio, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
22. Will the government shut down again? What we know before Jan. 30 deadline - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
23. Senate Democrats vow to block DHS funding bill after Minnesota shooting, raising partial shutdown risk - 10tv.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
24. ICE fight starts another shutdown showdown with Democrats demanding reworking of DHS funding bill - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
25. Senate Dems Could Freeze ICE Funding, Trigger Shutdown - The Daily Signal, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
26. Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows - AP News, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026
27. Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows - koat.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 26, 2026

1. No Trans Dissent Allowed: Letitia James Fires Lesbian Who Dared to Warn Against Child Mutilation - The Daily Signal, (Letitia James), January 26, 2026
2. Attorney general’s office investigating wrong-way crash involving off-duty NYPD officer who struck and killed driver - timesunion.com, (Letitia James), January 26, 2026

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Westchester County, Attorney General: New York, January 26, 2026
2. Attorney General James Demands More Action from xAI to Stop Grok Chatbot from Producing Inappropriate Images to Protect Children and Adult Users, Attorney General: New York, January 26, 2026
3. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in The Bronx, Attorney General: New York, January 26, 2026

1. As Tax Season Begins, Malliotakis Highlights New Tax Cuts - malliotakis.house.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 26, 2026
2. As Tax Season Begins, Malliotakis Highlights New Tax Cuts, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), January 26, 2026
3. Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC's only GOP-controlled House district - timesunion.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 26, 2026
4. Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC's only GOP-controlled House district - seattlepi.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 26, 2026
5. NY on verge of joining national redistricting fight following court ruling - gothamist.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 26, 2026
6. Exclusive | NY moves to ease adoption rules, allow more help for birth mothers as parents cheer - New York Post, (Max Rose), January 26, 2026