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1. NYC Panel Approves Rent Increases, a Key Issue for Mamdani and Adams - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
2. Trump threatens to arrest anti-Israel New York City mayoral candidate Mamdani - The Times of Israel, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
3. Trump says he ‘helped’ NYC Mayor Adams, who faced corruption charges - NBC News, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
4. Trump praises Mayor Adams' re-election bid — and threatens Zohran Mamdani with arrest if he interferes with ICE - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
5. No Rent Freeze as Board Approves Hikes Up To 4.5% - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
6. NYC Mayor’s Race: Trump says he’ll ‘arrest’ Mamdani over potential ICE interference, praises Adams’ reelection bid - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
7. Trump voices support for Eric Adams, threatens Zohran Mamdani - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
8. ‘I Helped Him Out’: Trump Brags About Getting Prosecution of Eric Adams Shut Down in Shocking ... - Mediaite, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
9. Eric Adams's Final Rent Hike? - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
10. N.Y.C. Ballot Measures Would Curb Council Power and Reschedule Elections - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
11. ‘Crime is down’ in historic fashion, Mayor Adams and NYPD say in summing up the first six months of 2025 - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
12. Mayor Adams’ ‘best budget ever’ falls short on parks, advocates say - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
13. Mayor Adams takes swipe at rival as NYPD reports crime continues to fall - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
14. Mayor Eric Adams says Staten Island family's illegal pet pig can stay in NYC, for now - CBS News, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
15. Trump Praises Adams, Threatens to Arrest Mamdani - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
16. NYC Mayor Eric Adams Ordered to Rescind Overstep of Emergency Powers by Manhattan Supreme Court - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
17. Trump says he'll arrest Mamdani if he interferes in New York's ICE apprehensions - The National Desk, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
18. NYC mayor can’t just freeze rents like Zohran Mamdani wants — but here’s why they have the ‘biggest impact’ - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
19. Op-Ed | The best budget ever gets even better: Making New York City more affordable for working-class New Yorkers - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
20. NYC Mayoral Race: Zohran Mamdani Secures Democratic Nomination to Face Adams - Deccan Herald, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
21. ‘Crime is down’ in historic fashion, Mayor Adams and NYPD say in summing up the first six months of 2025 - Politics NY, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025
22. Eric Adams backs 50 Cent while blasting Zohran Mamdani’s economic proposals: ‘One-way ticket to Fantasyland’ - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 1, 2025

1. Hundreds of EPA employees have asked their boss, Lee Zeldin, to stop lying - Electrek, (Lee Zeldin), July 1, 2025
2. Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in third round of ranked choice voting in NYC mayoral primary; President Trump reacts - ABC7 New York, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
3. They tried to squash him. Now they want to be with him. - Politico, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
4. Mamdani Clinches Democratic Primary, Widening Lead Over Cuomo in Ranked Choice Tally - THE CITY - NYC News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
5. Zohran Mamdani secured more NYC Dem primary votes than any Big Apple Dem had in over 30 years while toppling Cuomo - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
6. Mamdani widens lead over Cuomo for NYC Democratic mayoral nominee in ranked-choice voting rounds - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
7. Mamdani-Cuomo had a Gonzalez-Newsom vibe — until it didn’t - Mission Local, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
8. The Cuomo Campaign Never Made Sense-Most Westchester Dems Took A Pass on Andrew Part 2 - Yonkers Times, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
9. Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo - The Boston Globe, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
10. Zohran Mamdani wins NYC's Democratic mayoral primary, beating Andrew Cuomo - KRNV, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
11. Zohran Mamdani beats Andrew Cuomo, wins NYC Democratic mayoral primary - FOX 5 New York, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
12. Zohran Mamdani officially wins NYC's Democratic mayoral primary, beating Andrew Cuomo - WTGS, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
13. Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo - Washington Times, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
14. Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, advances to general election; coul - Times of India, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
15. Zohran Mamdani wins NYC's Democratic mayoral primary, beating Andrew Cuomo - WEYI, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
16. Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo - AP News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
17. Zohran Mamdani clinches NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary in upset over Andrew Cuomo - Mint, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
18. Poll: Rep. Elise Stefanik Trails Gov. Kathy Hochul in Race for Governor - WKTV, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
19. Zohran Mamdani wins New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating Andrew Cuomo - The Globe and Mail, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
20. Kathy Hochul's Chances of Losing New York Governor Election: Polls - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
21. Zohran Mamdani Vs Andrew Cuomo: And the winner of NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary is… Here’s the result - The Economic Times, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
22. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes back on proposed energy rate hikes - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
23. Zohran Mamdani Defeats Former Governor Andrew Cuomo in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary - Hoodline, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
24. Early poll shows strength for Gov. Kathy Hochul against potential challengers - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
25. Zohran Mamdani officially wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo - Inquirer.com, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
26. A year(ish) out, Hochul has edge in governor race - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
27. Zohran Mamdani officially defeats Andrew Cuomo to secure New York Democratic mayoral primary - financialexpress.com, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
28. Governor Hochul Announces Perry Homes I in Buffalo Welcomes First Residents - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
29. Mamdani formally wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor - The Hill, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
30. Ex-aide to NY governors pleads not guilty to new pandemic fraud charge - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
31. How, under Donald Trump, we are increasingly becoming unapologetically unapologetic - Advocate.com, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
32. Poll: Hochul leads opponents by 20 points - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
33. Zohran Mamdani Defeats Andrew Cuomo In New York Democratic Mayoral Primary - News18, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
34. Siena College releases poll of NY governor candidates re-elect numbers - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
35. Zohran Mamdani wins NYC's Democratic mayoral primary, beating Andrew Cuomo - WKEF, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
36. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: July 1, 2025 - Spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
37. Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo - WV News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 1, 2025
38. Hochul has a strong lead over all of her potential 2026 challengers, poll finds - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
39. Hochul codifies NYS Office of Gun Violence Prevention - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
40. Hochul: North Country ‘under siege’ by Washington - Adirondack Daily Enterprise, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
41. Hochul says gun violence reduction efforts are working - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
42. Siena Poll: Hochul leads Stefanik in potential gubernatorial election - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
43. Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at unemployment insurance rally in NYC - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
44. Governor Kathy Hochul on the Passing of the Big Beautiful Bill - wicz.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
45. Poll: Hochul leads all potential challengers for governor - Olean Times Herald, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
46. Hochul leads potential GOP challengers in new poll - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
47. Hochul directs state agency to scru­tinize pre­lim­inary proposed rate hikes for NYSEG, RG&E - Spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
48. NYS Pays Off The Nearly $7 Billion Unemployment Insurance Fund Loan - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
49. Governor Hochul announces $6 million investment to modernize Lake Placid horse show facilities - Mountain Lake PBS, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
50. Hochul Visits North Country & Holds Town Hall Meeting - Mountain Lake PBS, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
51. Hochul favorability remains underwater as she heads into re-election, new polls shows - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
52. Hochul codifies NYS Office of Gun Violence Prevention - Politics NY, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
53. Siena Poll: Hochul leads potential challengers in early poll, but undecided voters loom - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
54. N.Y. Gov. Hochul extends NYC speed camera program though 2030 - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
55. Hochul signs gun violence office into state law in rebuke to Trump - Olean Times Herald, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
56. Hochul codifies New York State Office of Gun Violence Prevention - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
57. New poll shows Stefanik’s chances of beating Hochul in race for NY governor - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
58. Hochul releases first-ever master plan for aging, offering roadmap for aging New Yorkers - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
59. Hochul fails to crack 50% but tops potential GOP challenges by double digits in NY governor race: poll - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
60. Hochul talks tax credit programs with local families - WBFO, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
61. Hochul announces completion of Phase I of First Ward's 'Perry Homes' - WBFO, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
62. POLL: Gov. Hochul has big lead against all potential Republican challengers in 2026 - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
63. Poll shows Hochul not at 'magic' level but easily winning re-election - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025
64. Hochul announces Perry Homes welcoming its first residents - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), July 1, 2025

1. Gillibrand apologizes to Mamdani over ‘jihad’ comments - Politico, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 1, 2025
2. Gillibrand apologizes to Mamdani over ‘jihad’ remark - The Hill, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 1, 2025
3. Kirsten Gillibrand Apologizes To Zohran Mamdani Over Anti-Muslim Comments - HuffPost, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 1, 2025
4. Kirsten Gillibrand Apologizes To Zohran Mamdani Over Anti-Muslim Comments - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 1, 2025
5. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand calls on Zohran Mamdani to denounce ‘globalise the intifada’ following primary win - South African Jewish Report, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 1, 2025
6. Mamdani’s New York victory sparks Islamophobic backlash in US - Al Jazeera, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 1, 2025
7. Senate passes Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill', sparking reaction from New York lawmakers - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 1, 2025
8. Trump threatens to arrest Mamdani if he doesn't comply with ICE officials - AOL.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 1, 2025
9. Sen. Chuck Schumer: Passing Trump's tax bill 'will haunt Republicans' - The Arizona Republic, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
10. Schumer: Senate Republicans ‘slowing things down’ on GOP megabill because they’re ‘one big mess’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
11. Republican Congressman Hilariously Trolls Chuck Schumer With Just Seven Words - OutKick, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
12. LIVE: Chuck Schumer speaks after Senate passes Trump’s bill - The Lufkin Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
13. Senator Schumer Warns Republicans That Voters Will Remember "Betrayal" - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
14. Schumer forces name change for 'big, beautiful bill' moments before it passes - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
15. Senate prepares to vote as Republicans say they have shored up support for Trump’s big bill - Stars and Stripes, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
16. Editorial: GOP should heed all-caps message on tax policy bill - Everett Herald, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
17. Schumer: The Republicans’ Big, Ugly Betrayal - Mother Lode's News - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
18. "Senate Republicans betrayed the American people." - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
19. We all know many Senate Republicans quietly agree with Senator Thom Tillis about the truth and chaos this Big, Ugly Bill will bring to their states. But they're deciding to walk off a cliff anyway with this disastrous bill—all to bow down to Trump and his billionair - X, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
20. Senators hunker down for long day of votes on Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts - KLAS 8 News Now, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
21. Schumer warned Biden only five of 51 Senators wanted him to stay in the race after disastrous debate - The Independent, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
22. I just forced Republicans to delete their ridiculous bill name. It’s no longer named the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Nothing about this bill is beautiful—it’s a betrayal to American families, and it’s undeserving of such a stupid name. - X, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
23. Schumer forces name change of Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' before Senate approval - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025
24. US Senate in final push to pass Trump spending bill - The Manila Times, (Chuck Schumer), July 1, 2025

1. AG: Albany auto shop stole more than $2M from Medicaid - Times Union, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
2. GENIUS Act Lacks ‘Necessary Guardrails’ For Investor Protection, NYAG Letitia James Tells Congress - CoinDesk, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
3. New York AG targets 25 transportation companies in Medicaid fraud, recovers over $13M - WRGB, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
4. NY attorney general calls for stablecoin crypto crackdown - Newsday, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
5. NY Attorney General Letitia James warns stablecoin bills put Americans at risk, urges stronger oversight - The Block, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
6. GENIUS Act Lacks ‘Necessary Guardrails’ For Investor Protection, NYAG Letitia James Tells Congress - Yahoo, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
7. Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo - WLNS 6 News, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
8. Zohran Mamdani Won in a Double-Digit Blowout, NYC Ballot Results Confirm - Truthout, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
9. AG James urges Congress to update cryptocurrency legislation - Sun Community News, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
10. Dan Haar: CT's top Democrat on how the party outside of New York should respond to Zohran Mamdani - CT Insider, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025
11. Mamdani is full speed ahead - Politico, (Letitia James), July 1, 2025

1. Garbarino Introduces the Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), July 1, 2025
2. Reps. Kim, Garbarino Statement on Preserving SALT Deal - Congresswoman Young Kim (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), July 1, 2025
3. Garbarino To Serve As Vice Chair of Problem Solvers Caucus - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), July 1, 2025

1. Malliotakis Celebrates Lucy the Pig’s Vindication - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), July 1, 2025
2. Nicole Malliotakis blasts Musk’s effort to ‘derail the president’s agenda’ - Washington Examiner, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 1, 2025
3. House Republican Trashes Elon Musk on Fox: ‘He’s Trying to Derail the President’s Agenda ... - Mediaite, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 1, 2025
4. Musk is 'trying to divide' GOP, 'derail' Trump's agenda with budget bill criticism: GOP rep - Fox Business, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 1, 2025

1. Jamaal Bowman blames black health issues on being called the N-word ‘every day’ - MSN, (Jamaal Bowman), July 1, 2025
2. Plot Twist: MAGA Drags Ex-Rep. Jamaal Bowman for N-Word Claims And They Are … Right - Yahoo, (Jamaal Bowman), July 1, 2025
3. Plot Twist: MAGA Drags Ex-Rep. Jamaal Bowman for N-Word Claims And They Are … Right - The Root, (Jamaal Bowman), July 1, 2025

1. Adapting To Private Practice: From US Rep. To Boutique Firm - Law360, (Mondaire Jones), July 1, 2025

1. Antonio Delgado on child care funding and immigration - - The Capitol Pressroom, (Antonio Delgado), July 1, 2025
2. Poll: Hochul leads opponents by 20 points - NEWS10 ABC, (Antonio Delgado), July 1, 2025

1. Stefanik Leads Letter Exposing Columbia University's Leadership for Potential Title VI Violations and Betrayal of Jewish Students and Board Members, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), July 1, 2025
2. Stefanik, Langworthy Introduce Legislation to Block Terrorists and Criminals from Parole Permitted Under Far Left Policy, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), July 1, 2025
3. Stefanik, Langworthy Introduce Legislation to Block Terrorists and Criminals from Parole Permitted Under Far Left Policy - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
4. Poll: Rep. Elise Stefanik Trails Gov. Kathy Hochul in Race for Governor - WKTV, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
5. Early Look at 2026: Hochul Leads 3 Potential Republican Challengers by 20-25 Points; Hochul Does Not Hit 50%; More than ¼ of Voters Undecided – Siena College Research Institute - Siena College Research Institute, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
6. Siena Poll: Hochul leads Stefanik in potential gubernatorial election - WKBW, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
7. New poll shows Stefanik’s chances of beating Hochul in race for NY governor - Syracuse.com, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
8. Rep. Elise Stefanik says she will run for governor, no timetable for announcement - WSTM, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
9. A year(ish) out, Hochul has edge in governor race - WCAX, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
10. Rep. Stefanik confirms plans to run for New York governor - Fingerlakes1.com, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
11. Sienna Poll: Hochul beats Stefanik - 77 WABC, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025
12. 'Not a question of if...a question of when': Rep. Elise Stefanik signals 2026 gubernatorial bid to 'save NYS' - WKBW, (Elise Stefanik), July 1, 2025

1. Tenney reintroduces bill to fund local hero memorials - Fingerlakes1.com, (Claudia Tenney), July 1, 2025
2. GOP rep says 'big, beautiful bill' delivers largest mandatory spending cuts in American history - Fox Business, (Claudia Tenney), July 1, 2025
3. Letter: Tenney supports harmful cuts to health care - auburnpub.com, (Claudia Tenney), July 1, 2025
4. Health care union criticizes Trump spending plan, urges Tenney to vote no - nny360.com, (Claudia Tenney), July 1, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Blumenthal: Republicans to use national security funding on Trump’s Qatari jet - WFSB, (Richard Blumenthal), July 1, 2025
2. Connecticut’s Jewish community wonders: What happened to Chris Murphy? - Jewish Insider, (Christopher Murphy), July 1, 2025