New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani Is the Right Leader For NYC. I Should Know—I Had the Job. - The Nation, (Bill de Blasio), September 9, 2025
2. Eric Adams says he’s staying put. Few people believe him. - Politico, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
3. Marte Launches Campaign for City Council Speaker - WestSideSpirit.com, (Bill de Blasio), September 9, 2025
4. Why NYC Mayor Eric Adams Hates Andrew Cuomo - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
5. NYC's rich and powerful flock to Cuomo with cash — and job offers to lure Adams out of the race - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
6. Mamdani Holds Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race, Times/Siena Poll Finds - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
7. New polling helps explain why Trump is intervening in New York’s mayoral race - The Washington Post, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
8. Mayor Eric Adams will officially run on 'Safe & Affordable' ballot line, ditching 'EndAntisemitism' - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
9. Wealthy New York Developers Meet to Plot Mamdani’s Defeat - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
10. Mayor Eric Adams launches 'Bridge to Home' Hell’s Kitchen facility for severely mentally ill New Yorkers - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
11. Exclusive | Trump, Mayor Eric Adams could meet at Yankee Stadium this week for high-stakes job talks: sources - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
12. Eric Adams says Andrew Cuomo pushed 3 Black candidates out of races. What do they say? - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
13. Trump ‘bargain’ leads to Adams’ court loss - Politico, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
14. Mayor Adams to Distribute 350,000 Free, Brand-New Chromebooks With Internet Access to Public School Students, Advancing Commitment to Close Digital Divide, Make NYC More Affordable - NYC Mayor's Office - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
15. Adams brushes off poll showing huge lead for Mamdani in mayor's race - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
16. Mayor Eric Adams' effort to re-open ICE office on Rikers Island declared 'null and void' by NYC judge - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
17. Mayor Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals Celebrate Opening of ‘Bridge To Home’ Facility - NYC Health + Hospitals, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
18. Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams, Gilbane Development, Blue Sea Development, Artspace Break Ground on 283 Affordable Homes, New Arts Center in Brownsville - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
19. Mamdani holds commanding lead in NYC race: Poll - The Hill, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
20. Siena poll says Mamdani vs. Cuomo would be a tighter race - Times Union, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
21. Zohran Mamdani stilll holds big lead over Adams, Cuomo, Sliwa in latest NYC mayor's race poll - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
22. Mamdani lead shrinks ‘if' certain candidates drop out of NYC mayor's race: poll - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
23. Curtis Sliwa Vows to Stay in Mayor’s Race, Despite Push to Clear Field - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
24. Cellphones out, Chromebooks in: NYC to give 350,000 students new laptops with free internet - Chalkbeat, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
25. Zohran Mamdani stilll holds big lead over Adams, Cuomo, Silwa in latest NYC mayor's race poll - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
26. Related CEO Jeff Blau Among CRE Tycoons Backing Cuomo, Pushing Adams To Drop Out - Bisnow, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
27. Adams vows to stay in NYC mayor's race - The Center Square, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
28. Zohran Mamdani's Chances Against Andrew Cuomo Plummet in Two-Way Fight - Newsweek, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
29. Mayor Adams Unveils "Ground Zero 360" Art Installation in City Hall Rotunda - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
30. New Poll Shows Mamdani Dominating the Mayoral Race — But With a Catch - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
31. Majority of New Yorkers say they’d ‘never consider’ backing Adams, poll finds - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
32. Mamdani beats Cuomo in both 2 and 4 person race in new poll - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
33. Judge blocks Adams from reopening ICE office on Rikers Island - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
34. Zohran Mamdani would still beat Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayoral race — even if its a one-on-one matchup, stark new poll shows - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
35. The army of secret ‘bundlers’ behind Eric Adams’ fundraising - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025
36. NYC Elections Board Rejects Council’s Push to Keep Housing Measures Off Ballot - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), September 9, 2025

1. Eric Adams says Andrew Cuomo pushed 3 Black candidates out of races. What do they say? - City & State New York, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
2. Zohran Mamdani's Chances Against Andrew Cuomo Plummet in Two-Way Fight - Newsweek, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
3. Why NYC Mayor Eric Adams Hates Andrew Cuomo - New York Magazine, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
4. Zohran Mamdani would still beat Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayoral race — even if its a one-on-one matchup, stark new poll shows - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
5. Cuomo Sees Two-Person Mayor’s Race as Business Leaders Hear Plan - Bloomberg.com, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
6. Andrew Cuomo predicts Republican victory across New York if Mamdani wins - Fox News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
7. Mamdani holds commanding lead in NYC race: Poll - The Hill, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
8. Andrew Cuomo Is Taking Notes from Donald Trump—And That Should Worry Us | Opinion - Newsweek, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
9. Mamdani Leads Cuomo Head-to-Head, With a Turnout Twist - The New York Times, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
10. Cuomo Throws 9/11 at Mamdani - New York Magazine, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
11. Deep-pocketed NYC bigwigs flock to Andrew Cuomo — as ex-gov makes campaign staff shakeup - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
12. NYC's rich and powerful flock to Cuomo with cash — and job offers to lure Adams out of the race - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
13. Andrew Cuomo predicts Republican sweep if Mamdani wins in NYC - Fox News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
14. Zohran Mamdani captures big lead in new NYC mayoral poll; two-man race with Cuomo would be tight - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
15. NYC-Mayor: New NYT/Siena College Poll Has Zohran Mamdani (D) Crushing Andrew Cuomo 46-24 - Daily Kos, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
16. Andrew Cuomo predicts Republican victory across New York if Mamdani wins - MSN, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
17. Trump’s NYC mayoral race two cents: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 9, 2025 - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), September 9, 2025
18. Gov. Hochul says her top priority is keeping people safe and supporting local law enforcement - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
19. Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Highlights Continued Investments in Northern Border Security and Law Enforcement Technology in the North Country - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
20. Hochul signs bill to strengthen worker protections - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
21. New COVID vaccines in NY: Where do you get them this fall after Kathy Hochul order - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
22. Churchill: Put the phone away, or Frankie Focus will invade your dreams - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
23. Hochul touts North Country law enforcement investments - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
24. Governor Hochul announces fairgrounds to lit up orange for Hunger Action Day - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
25. NY’s soft-on-crime leaders created the serial menaces terrorizing the subways - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
26. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visits Micro Bird in Plattsburgh to celebrate grand opening - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
27. Governor Hochul Celebrates Completion Of Micro Bird’s New $38 Million U.S. Manufacturing Facility In Plattsburgh - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
28. Micro Bird's $38M U.S. manufacturing plant in Plattsburgh celebrated - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
29. Hochul signs legislative package to expand worker, labor protections - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
30. Hochul issues executive order on vaccinations - Rome Sentinel, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
31. Gov. Hochul Signs Order to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Access - WestSideSpirit.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
32. Gov. Hochul announces $8M in additional funding for N.Y.-Canada border security - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
33. Prosecutor in New York warns of more raids after 57 detained making snack bars - KSAT, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
34. Hochul signs Executive Order to expand access to vaccines - Saratogian, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
35. Hochul denounces ICE raid as ‘cruel,’ despite child endangerment among charges - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025
36. Hochul Announces $28 Million for Energy Efficiency, Electrification Projects Across New York - Norwood News, (Kathy Hochul), September 9, 2025

1. Senate anti-hunger coalition introduces Closing the Meal Gap Act - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 9, 2025
2. Sen. Gillibrand: ‘Globalize the intifada’ means ‘destroy Jews’ and ‘end Israel’ - The Forward, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 9, 2025
3. Gillibrand pushes for funding to support North Country manufacturing workforce - Press-Republican, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 9, 2025
4. Trump’s zeal for deals squashing reforms - Jewish Insider, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 9, 2025
5. NY Senator Criticizes Anti-Israel Rhetoric as Harmful to Jews and Peace - VINnews, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 9, 2025
6. Senate Democrats lay out framework for crypto market structure bill - The Hill, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 9, 2025
7. 12 Senate Democrats Release Crypto Regulation Framework, End Party’s Public Silence - CryptoRank, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 9, 2025
8. House Democrats fume in meeting that Schumer will "sh*t the bed" again on federal funding - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
9. Schumer meets with Mamdani — but still no endorsement - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
10. Democrats want a government funding fight. But they haven’t decided on a plan. - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
11. Chuck Schumer Meets With Mamdani but Refuses to Endorse Him - THE CITY - NYC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
12. Chuck Schumer Meets With Mamdani but Refuses to Endorse Him - NOTUS, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
13. Senator Schumer calls for restoration of federal funding for Sidney flood mitigation project - WBNG, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
14. Donald Trump is making the job market worse. Donald Trump is raising prices. Donald Trump is kicking millions off health care. Donald Trump is making Americans less optimistic. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
15. Senate Passes Cramer, Schumer Bill Honoring 1980 Miracle on Ice Hockey Team - Senator Kevin Cramer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
16. Democrats Have No More Excuses on Gaza - The Nation, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
17. Senate Democrats locked in 2026 proxy war - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
18. Democrats: The Failed Economic Policies Of Donald Trump - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
19. Thune's 'nuclear option' targets Democrats' blockade of Trump nominees in Senate - KFOX, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
20. Bill passes that will honor ‘Miracle on Ice’ team with Congressional Gold Medal - WHEC.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
21. Democrats have a decision to make - WXXI News, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
22. Donald Trump LOVVVVES to look weak in front of Putin. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
23. It is utterly insane that every Trump nominee has had to pass a litmus test about denying the legitimacy of the 2020 election. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
24. DONALD “SIGNED THAT EPSTEIN BIRTHDAY LETTER” TRUMP IS LYING TO YOU. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
25. Donald Trump is poisoning the soul of America and betraying the people who trusted him to fight for their interests. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
26. THE MOST DISHONEST PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY Everyone knows that’s Trump's signature on the Epstein birthday book letter. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
27. JD Vance then: Release the files. JD Vance now: It’s a Democratic hoax. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
28. Schumer-linked PAC accuses senator of stock 'greed,' but financial disclosure contradicts claim - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
29. Senate Democratic Leadership Continues Unsustainable Obstruction of Law Enforcement Nominees - Senate Committee on the Judiciary (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
30. Why the hell won’t New York Democrats back Mamdani? - Daily Kos, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
31. Should Democrats Shut Down the Government? - Robert Reich | Substack, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025
32. Chuck Schumer talks on 'nuclear' rules change for nominees - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), September 9, 2025

1. Letitia James Intervenes in Texas Abortion Pill Case: 'Extremists' - Newsweek, (Letitia James), September 9, 2025
2. NY AG Tish James Taps Munger Tolles Olson Over Trump Subpoenas - Bloomberg Law News, (Letitia James), September 9, 2025
3. NY Attorney General intervenes in Texas medication abortion case - NEWS10 ABC, (Letitia James), September 9, 2025
4. New York's Top Law Enforcer Letitia James Clashes with Texas AG Over Abortion Rights Showdown - Hoodline, (Letitia James), September 9, 2025
5. AG James asks court to reinstate Trump’s fraud penalty - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), September 9, 2025
6. Attorney General Letitia James takes step to defend New York's abortion shield law - WWNO, (Letitia James), September 9, 2025
7. Telehealth Abortion Could End Up in Front of The Supreme Court With This Latest Move - Rewire News Group, (Letitia James), September 9, 2025

1. Heastie announces significant funding to Southtowns community projects - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Carl Heastie), September 9, 2025
2. Asking Tough Questions: Speaker Carl Heastie responds to questions on bail reform - WGRZ, (Carl Heastie), September 9, 2025

1. 9/11 responders, advocates continue quest to solidify funding for World Trade Center Health Program - Newsday, (Andrew Garbarino), September 9, 2025

1. Rep. Malliotakis: Billboard claim about broken term limits pledge an “oversight” - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 9, 2025

1. Citizen Action endorses Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado for New York governor in 2026 - Spectrum News, (Antonio Delgado), September 9, 2025

1. ICYMI: Stefanik Questions Legal Experts on Unions Discriminating Against Pro-Jewish Educators, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), September 9, 2025
2. Stefanik bill would link federal funds to bail reform - NEWS10 ABC, (Elise Stefanik), September 9, 2025
3. Stefanik applauds Northern Border announcement - Sun Community News, (Elise Stefanik), September 9, 2025
4. Stefanik, Blackburn push bills to end cashless bail nationwide - Fingerlakes1.com, (Elise Stefanik), September 9, 2025
5. DJI’s Chinese Drones Face U.S. Ban - The New York Times, (Elise Stefanik), September 9, 2025

1. Congresswoman Tenney Secures $750,000 for Development Authority of the North Country to Replace Army Waterline Serving Fort Drum, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), September 9, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Sen. Blumenthal pushes for stricter animal abuse laws in Connecticut - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
2. Sen. Blumenthal: ‘Anything done to destroy Hamas’ leadership … is a step in the right direction’ - Jewish Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
3. Connecticut Sun sale: U.S. Senator warns WNBA blocking sale 'would violate federal antitrust laws' - CBS Sports, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
4. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal Warns WNBA not to Tamper with Sun Sale - Sports Illustrated, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
5. Press Release: "Senator Richard Blumenthal Releases Report on Trump Administration's Alleged Scientific Corruption" - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
6. Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses his bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia - 90.5 WESA, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
7. Amid Surge in CT Animal Abuse Reports, Blumenthal Backs Stricter Law - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
8. Blumenthal: WNBA abusing power to stop sale of CT Sun - New Britain Herald, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
9. Senate KOSA sponsors pan House push - Punchbowl News, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
10. Here’s what state officials are doing to keep the Sun in CT - WSHU, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
11. Animal abuse in Conn. rises by 37%, officials say - The Bristol Press, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
12. WNBA Warned Of Fed Antitrust Probe Over Conn. Sun Sale - Law360, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
13. Meta in hot seat again over whistleblower safety allegations - The Hill, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
14. Animal abuse in CT rose 37% over two years. Lawmakers seek crackdown and ‘basic standards of decency’ - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
15. Activists urge legislators to hold animal abusers accountable in CT - WFSB, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025
16. Why Senate Efforts to Kill Overdraft Fees Amounts to Overkill - RealClearMarkets, (Richard Blumenthal), September 9, 2025