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New York City Mayor

1. New York Gaming Facility Location Board chair breaks down recommendation process - Spectrum News NY1, (Bill de Blasio), December 2, 2025
2. Starbucks to pay NYC workers $35 million in labor law settlement - Axios, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
3. Mayor Adams, Zohran Mamdani have cordial meeting in first sit-down since election - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
4. Meeting of the mayors: Eric Adams and Zohran Mamdani finally meet as transition of power continues - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
5. Transcript: Mayor Adams, Yankees All-Star CC Sabathia Open $11 Million "Harlem Field Of Dreams" Renovated Athletic Field at Historic Harlem Brigadier General Charles Young Playground - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
6. Adams, Mamdani meet for first time - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
7. Zohran Mamdani and Eric Adams meet for first time since Election Day victory - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
8. NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani meet to discuss transition - CBS News, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
9. NYC looking for new for police watchdog agency head - Newsday, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
10. Eric Adams meets with Zohran Mamdani for first time as former rival set to take reins - New York Post, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
11. Cast aside by Adams, Corona vendors see promise in Mamdani - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
12. Adams and Mamdani meet for first time as transition begins - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
13. Meeting of the mayors: Eric Adams and Zohran Mamdani finally meet as transition of power continues - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
14. Mayor Eric Adams to Meet Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for First Time to Discuss NYC Handover - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
15. Mayor-elect Mamdani, Mayor Adams discuss city’s future - PIX11, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
16. NYC Mayor Adams, Mayor-elect Mamdani meet for the first time since Election Day - News 12 - The Bronx, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
17. Tears and disappointment over Mamdani’s request for Adams’ City Hall staff to resign ahead of inauguration - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
18. Starbucks NYC Settlement: Massive $38.9 Million Agreement Announced by Mayor Eric Adams - Meyka, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
19. NYC Mayor Adams, Mayor-elect Mamdani to meet Tuesday - CBS News, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
20. Mayor Adams, Yankees All-Star CC Sabathia Open $11 Million “Harlem Field of Dreams” Renovated Athletic Field at Historic Harlem Brigadier General Charles Young Playground - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
21. New York’s largest office landlord could lower investor payout as earnings fall - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
22. Tears and disappointment over Mamdani’s request for Adams’ City Hall staff to resign ahead of inauguration - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
23. NYC Mayor Adams, Zohran Mamdani have cordial meeting in first sit-down since election - The Daily Gazette, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
24. NYC Mayor Adams to meet with Zohran Mamdani today for first sit-down since his election win - The Daily Gazette, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
25. Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders join striking Starbucks workers -- as city approves $39M deal - New York Post, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025
26. Starbucks to pay $38.9m in NYC scheduling case - Latest news from Azerbaijan, (Eric Adams), December 2, 2025

1. New Yorkers Push To Rename Tappan Zee Bridge - Hudson Valley Post, (Andrew Cuomo), December 2, 2025
2. Brace yourselves, veto watchers: Hochul calls up nearly 100 bills - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
3. $50M available for County Infrastructure Grants - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
4. New York to establish first state-sponsored Holocaust memorial - The Times of Israel, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
5. Stefanik Announces Historic Agreement between the Department of Commerce and xLight to Bring Critical Semiconductor Technology to New York - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
6. Hochul announces HEAP applications ready - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
7. Full list: 93 bills sent to Hochul with decisions due next week - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
8. Empire State Plaza will be site of new Holocaust Memorial - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
9. Applications for HEAP open after delay due to record-breaking government shutdown - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
10. Hochul weighs bill to shield DV victims from coerced debt - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
11. Rolison Calls on Hochul to Tighten NY’s ‘Raise the Age’ Law - Putnam County News, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
12. Dem-leaning group roasts NY's green energy law as an 'undeniable' failure as customers zapped by soaring costs - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
13. Businesses urge Hochul to veto data privacy bill - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
14. New Yorkers Can Now Apply for HEAP Funding - NewsRadio WHAM 1180, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
15. New York takes a gamble on three new casinos - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
16. Domestic violence groups push Hochul to sign coerced debt bill - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
17. Trump Threat Deals Blow to Mamdani’s Proposals - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
18. Hundreds of thousands to lose free health care in NY - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025
19. Hochul signs legislation to create Holocaust memorial in Albany - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), December 2, 2025

1. House passes Trafficking Survivors Relief Act - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 2, 2025
2. Schumer: Trump pardon of former Honduras president ‘truly disgusting’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
3. Schumer says bomb threats were emailed to his New York offices - The Washington Post, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
4. Paul, Schumer say they’ll force War Powers vote if US strikes in Venezuela - NewsNation, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
5. Schumer Says 3 of His New York Offices Were Targeted with Bomb Threats - WKTV, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
6. Chuck Schumer tours Lake Placid Center for the Arts - Adirondack Explorer, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
7. Sen. Schumer: "It's Congress' prerogative to go to war." - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
8. Democrats: Donald Trump’s Dangerous Foreign Policy - Mother Lode's News - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
9. Bomb threats target Chuck Schumer’s New York offices - The Jerusalem Post, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
10. Sen Chuck Schumer warns of pushback if Trump moves to attack Venezuela - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
11. Offices of N.Y. Sen. Chuck Schumer targeted in bomb threat - WENY News, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
12. Schumer says New York offices targeted with 'multiple bomb threats' - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
13. Schumer's Binghamton office among 3 to get bomb threats, citing 2020 election - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
14. Schumer addresses bomb threats made on his offices - fox10tv.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
15. Chuck Schumer receives emailed bomb threats, confirms everyone is safe - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
16. REPORT: Senator Schumer responds to bombs threats made against a number of his New York offices - Flack Broadcasting, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
17. Schumer addresses bomb threats made on his offices - WDTV 5, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
18. Schumer to try to restrict Trump's military power if he strikes Venezuela - WKEF, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
19. Bomb threats target Sen. Schumer’s New York offices - Fingerlakes1.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
20. Schumer addresses bomb threats made on his offices - WABI, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
21. Senate Democrats - Times Argus, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
22. Schumer addresses bomb threats made on his offices - WAFB, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
23. Multiple bomb threats made against Sen. Schumer's New York offices - upi.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
24. Schumer addresses bomb threats made on his offices - WSAZ, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
25. Schumer addresses bomb threats made on his offices - WTVM.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
26. Chuck Schumer Says Power To Declare War Not With Trump, Will Block Troop Deployment In Venezuela If President Continues Attacks - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
27. Sen. Schumer speaks out after bomb threats to NY offices - MyHometownToday.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
28. Zohran Mamdani jokes how his father resembles Chuck Schumer - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
29. Chuck Schumer says his offices received bomb threats from emails titled 'MAGA' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
30. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says three of his offices in New York targeted with ‘MAGA’ bomb threat emails - The Indian Express, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
31. RAW: Chuck Schumer calls for Pete Hegseth to testify before Congress about Venezuelan strike - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
32. 🚨🇺🇸 SCHUMER OFFICES TARGETED WITH BOMB THREATS - EMAIL SUBJECT LINE WAS “MAGA” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says multiple bomb threats were sent to his New York offices this morning in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Isla - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
33. Mamdani dodges questions on whether Chuck Schumer should be ousted, jokes how he looks like his dad - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
34. 'MAGA' bomb threat emails sent to Sen. Schumer’s New York offices spark alarm - The Mirror US, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025
35. Schumer says his New York offices were under bomb threats from ‘MAGA’-inspired note - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 2, 2025

1. Congressman George Latimer Announces Citizen Task Forces - Black Westchester, (George Latimer (D)), December 2, 2025

1. DOJ deciding whether to seek new Comey, James indictments - Politico, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
2. Justice Department considers pursuing new indictments against James Comey, Letitia James: report - Fox News, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
3. Exclusive | DHS demands Letitia James hand over 7,000 illegal migrant criminals New York is holding - New York Post, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
4. Former federal prosecutor to challenge Letitia James - The Center Square, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
5. DHS demands Letitia James take action over New York's refusal to honor ICE detainers - Yahoo, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
6. Pam Bondi Plots Desperate New Bid to Save Trump Revenge Cases - The Daily Beast, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
7. Attorney General Letitia James report: Charities got smaller percent of donations in '24 - Newsday, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
8. AG Letitia James secures $675K worth of baby formula for in-need NYers - The Daily Orange, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
9. DHS demands Letitia James take action over New York's refusal to honor ICE detainers - Fox News, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
10. Justice Department considers pursuing new indictments against James Comey, Letitia James: report - FOX 8 TV, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
11. Here are all of Trump's political enemies that have been charged or investigated (so far) - Advocate.com, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
12. Pam Bondi Weighs Aggressive Move To Restart Prosecutions of Letitia James and James Comey: Charge Them Again With a New Prosecutor - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
13. Appointment of U.S. Attorney Sarcone will be focus of federal court hearing - Times Union, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
14. US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say - Reuters, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
15. Bondi Scrambles to Resurrect Trump’s Grudge Prosecutions, Hoping To Nail Comey and James - Inquisitr News, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025
16. Attorney General Letitia James Secures Over $100K in Baby Formula for - Hoodline, (Letitia James), December 2, 2025

1. Attorney General James Releases Annual “Pennies for Charity” Report, Attorney General: New York, December 2, 2025
2. Attorney General James and HCR Commissioner Visnauskas Sue New York City Real Estate Developer for Illegally Deregulating Rent Stabilized Apartments, Attorney General: New York, December 2, 2025

1. Rep. Malliotakis joins AARP town hall; pushes bill for $5,000 caregiver tax credit - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), December 2, 2025
2. How Google’s ROI-Driven AI Tools Are Helping Businesses of All Sizes Win Next-Gen Consumers - U.S. Chamber of Commerce, (Max Rose), December 2, 2025

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. 2020 “fake electors” prosecutions stumble, December 3, 2025
2. “Louisiana v. Callais and the Future of the Voting Rights Act”, December 3, 2025
3. “Florida becomes the GOP’s biggest redistricting test — and a messy one”, December 2, 2025
4. Aggregate U.S. House Bias — Today and Over Time, December 2, 2025