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New York City Mayor

1. Brooklyn Man and Former Adams Aide Indicted in Federal Corruption Case - BKReader, (Eric Adams), January 18, 2026
2. DSA-backed pol eying NYC seat touts self as ‘working class’ candidate — while being son of celebrity butt doctor - New York Post, (Eric Adams), January 17, 2026
3. Exclusive: Transparency questions about Adams campaign spending - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), January 17, 2026
4. Hundreds of thousands in Eric Adams campaign expenditures were reported to the CFB. But who actually got paid? - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), January 17, 2026
5. What do eggs, Grok and Greenland have in common? They're all quiz-worthy! Are you? - NPR, (Eric Adams), January 17, 2026
6. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ new crypto token - AP News, (Eric Adams), January 17, 2026
7. Amidst numerous controversies, "Bitcoin Mayor" Eric Adams has once again orchestrated a crypto scam. - PANews, (Eric Adams), January 17, 2026
8. The Eric Adams Crypto Scandal Is Getting Messier - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
9. Eric Adams’ Return To Private Life off to a Rough Start (Thankfully) - Pajiba, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
10. Ex-NYC mayor Eric Adams clashes with fellow traveler at Texas airport - Austin American-Statesman, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
11. Adams ally Frank Carone among partners behind NYC ex-mayor's controversial crypto token - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
12. Eric Adams says he did not profit from launch of NYC memecoin - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
13. Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams denies profiting from NYC Token after 80% crash - Yahoo Finance Singapore, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
14. Nyc’s Eric Adams Blasts Mamdani Pick for Comments - moneywise.com, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
15. Obvious Rug Pull? Here’s Everything About Eric Adams’ NYC Token Crashed 82% - 99Bitcoins, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
16. Randy Mastro, Ex-Aide to New York Mayor Adams, Joins Dechert - Bloomberg Law News, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
17. Mamdani inherited a far worse budget than expected, comptroller reports - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
18. Ex-New York mayor goes off on fellow passenger - Rolling Out, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
19. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token - The Lufkin Daily News, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026
20. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ new crypto token - Toronto Star, (Eric Adams), January 16, 2026

1. Gov. Kathy Hochul vows crackdown on illegal flavored vapes as NY market explodes with dodgy products - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 18, 2026
2. With Multiple Train Megaprojects Ahead, Hochul Builds Her ‘Transit Legacy’ - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), January 18, 2026
3. In New York, lawmakers often vote without knowing the price tag - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), January 18, 2026
4. What we heard (and didn’t) in Hochul’s State of the State speech (Editorial Board Opinion) - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 18, 2026
5. Gov. Hochul uses MLK Day speech to make anti-ICE rant, praises DA Alvin Bragg - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 18, 2026
6. Hochul crows about $109M for Nassau University Medical Center — but critics gripe it belonged to hospital already - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 18, 2026
7. Political reporters weigh in on Hochul’s State of the State address - NY State of Politics, (Kathy Hochul), January 18, 2026
8. 'It’s Time For Fresh Blood': Zeldin Not Running For RNC Chair, Calls For McDaniel's Ouster - AOL.com, (Lee Zeldin), January 17, 2026
9. Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll - AOL.com, (Lee Zeldin), January 17, 2026
10. New Polls Show How Hochul-Zeldin Race Looks Days Before NY Gubernatorial Election - AOL.com, (Lee Zeldin), January 17, 2026
11. From Promise to Progress: Governor Hochul Celebrates Groundbreaking of Micron’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Central New York - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
12. Yonkers fire burns several buildings, Gov. Kathy Hochul 1-on-1 | Good Day Weekend - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
13. The Legislative Gazette - Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her fifth state of the state address - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
14. Hochul’s sharper stance on ICE complicates life for vulnerable Democrats - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
15. Hochul’s new budget won’t change controversial law preventing criminal teens from being charged as adults - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
16. Hochul's budget won't change Raise the Age law - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
17. Madison, Oneida counties receive state watershed grant funding - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
18. Environmental Advocates NY hope for stronger climate policy in Gov. Hochul's budget - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
19. Hochul Raises $12M for Campaign, Dem Committee - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
20. Why Can't New York Get Rid of 2-Person Subway Crews? - Reason Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
21. Hochul delivers “State of the State” address, local politicians weigh in - Times of Wayne County, (Kathy Hochul), January 17, 2026
22. Reporter's notebook: U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon's visit to Elmira - WSKG, (Nick Langworthy), January 16, 2026
23. Full Episode: Unpacking Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2026 State of the State Address - WMHT, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
24. Kathy Hochul proposed a 25-foot buffer zone around synagogues. Julie Menin wants to quadruple that. - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
25. Gov. Kathy Hochul has big money lead over Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman in quest for reelection - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
26. Hochul has $20 million war chest as she campaigns for reelection - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
27. Editorial: Hochul’s agenda now meets Albany’s math - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
28. “What Stood Out Was What Wasn’t Said”: Antonio Delgado on Hochul’s Speech - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
29. Gov. Hochul proposes constitutional amendment to reuse empty prisons in the Adirondacks - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
30. E&E News: Hochul’s proposal to revamp New York environmental reviews draws plaudits - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
31. [LISTEN] Community Matters – Governor Hochul’s State Of The State Address – January 15, 2026 - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
32. Kathy Hochul raises $5.5M for re-election, amassing $20M war chest - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
33. 6 things in Hochul's state budget proposal to watch for - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
34. Dutchess County receives $20 million for pilot child care program - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
35. Breaking down Hochul's State of the State address - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
36. Hochul proposes measures to bring down auto-insurance rates - Central New York Business Journal, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
37. Hochul backs Stop Online Predators Act in 2026 budget to protect kids online - Brooklyn Paper, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
38. Hochul: More Cops in Subways, Extend Q Line, Pushes Childcare, Affordability and Safety. - www.otdowntown.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
39. Bruce Blakeman faces uphill battle in NY governor race as Hochul boasts $32M Dem war chest - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
40. Hochul and Mamdani have become unlikely allies. How long can it last? - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
41. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s scheme to tackle weed ‘inequity’ … reeks - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
42. Governor Hochul and Lawmakers Call for Consequences for Horse Doping - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
43. Hochul proposes buffer zones around houses of worship after pro-Hamas synagogue protest - The Jerusalem Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
44. Hochul touts $4.5B child care plan - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
45. What Kathy Hochul's plans are for childcare in NY amid high education costs - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
46. Tech industry backs Hochul’s car insurance agenda - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
47. NY governor's race tit-for-tat. Hochul touts support at Delgado stops - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
48. Assembly GOP leader discusses Hochul’s 2026 agenda - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026
49. One-on-one with Mamdani’s executive director of the Office of Child Care - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), January 16, 2026

1. Democrats claim path to retake Senate after landing major recruits - CNN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 18, 2026
2. Schumer: Democrats will try to block Trump’s Greenland tariffs - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 18, 2026
3. The Left Hates Schumer’s Strategy. Too Bad - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 18, 2026
4. Trump Holds Rare White House Meeting With Chuck Schumer After Elizabeth Warren Call - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), January 18, 2026
5. Trump's tariffs over Greenland faces roadblock? Senate Democrats to mount legal challenge, says Chuck Schumer - Mint, (Chuck Schumer), January 18, 2026
6. Senate Democrats to introduce bill to block Trump's tariffs on European allies over Greenland - TRT World, (Chuck Schumer), January 18, 2026
7. Gillibrand announces $1.6 million for lead-pipe replacement in Erie County - Bee Group Newspapers, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 17, 2026
8. Gillibrand bill would ban congressional stock ownership - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 17, 2026
9. Gillibrand presses tech companies over AI deepfakes - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 17, 2026
10. Senate Democratic Leader urges Ag Secretary to block Tyson Foods plant closure in Nebraska - KETV, (Chuck Schumer), January 17, 2026
11. Chuck Schumer, Senator for New York - The Presidential Prayer Team, (Chuck Schumer), January 17, 2026
12. Senate Minority Leader Schumer wants Brooke Rollins to stop Nebraska Tyson beef plant closure - Nebraska Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), January 17, 2026
13. Senate Democrats join housing affordability summit - KWQC, (Chuck Schumer), January 17, 2026
14. Schumer Wants Brooke Rollins To Stop Nebraska Tyson Beef Plant Closure - yankton.net, (Chuck Schumer), January 17, 2026
15. Trump, Schumer have White House meeting - KMTR, (Chuck Schumer), January 17, 2026
16. Trump invites Schumer to White House to talk NYC funds, health care and ICE - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), January 17, 2026
17. Schumer reveals 'bipartisan' plans to reverse DOGE cuts as lawmakers work through funding push - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), January 17, 2026
18. 2 Senators Revive Effort to Stop Lawmakers' Stock Trading - Newser, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
19. Bipartisan Bills To Ban Stock Ownership, Trading For Congress On The Move - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
20. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - AP News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
21. Senator Gillibrand on cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - Yahoo News Canada, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
22. US Senators Moody & Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Ban Congressional Stock Trading - WXHC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
23. Sens. Moody, Gillibrand introduce bipartisan bill to ban congressional stock trading - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
24. Bipartisan Senate bill would ban stock trading by members of Congress - WGRZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
25. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - The Daily Review, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
26. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - The Killeen Daily Herald, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
27. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - yoursun.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
28. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - The Daily Item, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 16, 2026
29. Trump, Schumer have White House meeting - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
30. Chuck Schumer says he aims to undo DOGE cuts to HUD programs and even expand them - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
31. Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year - Newsday, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
32. Trump Holds Rare White House Meeting With Chuck Schumer After Elizabeth Warren Call - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
33. Historian Discovers Sternly Worded Letter Chuck Schumer’s Ancestor Sent to Genghis Khan - The Hard Times, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
34. Chuck Schumer: Chances of 'endless war' greater than ever - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
35. Article | Gateway urgently needs its money, Schumer tells Trump - POLITICO Pro, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
36. Senate minority leader urges Trump to pull back federal immigration agents from cities - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
37. US Senate Democratic leader Schumer urges Trump to pull ICE agents out of cities - GMA Network, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
38. Press Release: Schumer Celebrates Micron's $100 Billion Investment and Groundbreaking in Syracuse, NY - Quiver Quantitative, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026
39. Trump, Schumer meet on frozen New York tunnel project - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 16, 2026

1. New York's George Latimer (D) and Nicole Malliotakis (R) | The Point Full Episode 1.18.26 - CBS News, (George Latimer (D)), January 18, 2026

1. Michael Cohen says NY prosecutors 'pressured and coerced' him into anti-Trump testimony - Yahoo, (Letitia James), January 18, 2026
2. Trump Reacts to Michael Cohen Saying He Was Pressured To Turn on Him - Newsweek, (Letitia James), January 17, 2026
3. 🚨🇺🇸 MICHAEL COHEN ADMITS HE WAS "COERCED AND PRESSURED" BY BRAGG AND LETITIA JAMES TO TESTIFY AGAINST TRUMP The star witness just flipped on the prosecutors. Cohen wrote that from his very first meetings, he "felt pressured and c - x.com, (Letitia James), January 17, 2026
4. Michael Cohen Turns Against Letitia James and Alvin Bragg - JONATHAN TURLEY – Res ipsa loquitur, (Letitia James), January 17, 2026
5. Governor Hochul, AG James criticize proposed ICE facility in Chester - Mid Hudson News, (Letitia James), January 17, 2026
6. Michael Cohen ‘coerced’ by Letitia James and Alvin Bragg to testify against Trump - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), January 17, 2026
7. Michael Cohen says NY prosecutors 'pressured and coerced' him into anti-Trump testimony - Fox News, (Letitia James), January 17, 2026
8. Michael Cohen says he was ‘coerced’ by Letitia James and Alvin Bragg to turn on Trump - New York Post, (Letitia James), January 16, 2026
9. NY Attorney General Sues Former Emergent BioSolutions CEO for Insider Trading - The Wall Street Journal, (Letitia James), January 16, 2026
10. N.Y. leaders invoke MLK, warn of a civil rights backslide - Spectrum News NY1, (Letitia James), January 16, 2026
11. New York AG Letitia James Sues Ex-Emergent CEO Robert G. Kramer for - Hoodline, (Letitia James), January 16, 2026

1. DiNapoli touts favorable pension review as rivals cite problems - Times Union, (Tom DiNapoli), January 16, 2026

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Emil Williams, Attorney General: New York, January 16, 2026

1. Albany must pass Harckham's safety bills to honor Maria Coto | Opinion - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Peter Harckham (D)), January 16, 2026
2. Maria Coto: Why state Sen. Harckham wants to protect NY social workers - Lohud, (Peter Harckham (D)), January 16, 2026

1. Bronx Senator Luis Sepúlveda appointed chair of State Senate Judiciary Committee - PoliticsNY, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 16, 2026

1. New York's George Latimer (D) and Nicole Malliotakis (R) | The Point Full Episode 1.18.26 - CBS News, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 18, 2026
2. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on Mamdani, gerrymandering and more | Full Interview 1.18.26 - CBS News, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 18, 2026
3. Bloomberg Talks: Nicole Malliotakis - Bloomberg.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 16, 2026
4. In Mamdani’s NYC, Rich Liberal Congressman Faces a Tough Reelection Bid - Bloomberg.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 16, 2026

1. They Ran a Campaign Together, Then Love Came After - The New York Times, (Mondaire Jones), January 16, 2026

1. Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years - AOL.com, (Sean P. Maloney), January 17, 2026
2. Bipartisan Leaders Take the Helm at Coalition for Prediction Markets - Gambling News, (Sean P. Maloney), January 16, 2026

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2. “Protecting Voting Rights with Proportional Representation”, January 18, 2026
3. “How the House Slumped to Historic Lows of Productivity in 2025”, January 17, 2026
4. Trump Pardons Father of Major Super PAC Donor, January 17, 2026
5. California’s Prop. 50 Case is Heading to SCOTUS After Majority of District Court Rejects Republicans’ Motion for an Injunction Pending Appeal, January 16, 2026
6. “Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats”, January 16, 2026
7. “Virginia Lawmakers Ask Voters to Repeal Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting”, January 16, 2026
8. “Trump was ‘only joking’ about cancelling midterm elections”, January 16, 2026
9. 21 Computer Science Experts in Election Security: “Internet voting is insecure and should not be used in public elections”, January 16, 2026
10. “Alaska court weighs voter misconduct charges in case that casts light on status of American Samoans”, January 16, 2026
11. “Governor Polis, Do Not Pardon Tina Peters”, January 16, 2026
12. “The Case for Stronger Parties in a Polarized Age,” at NYU Democracy Project, January 16, 2026