Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York Governor

1. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo blames the Trump administration's tax reforms for his states $2.3 billion budget deficit - Yahoo Finance, (Andrew Cuomo), February 5, 2019
2. Jessica Chastain, Stephan James and Governor Cuomo Made the Party Rounds - New York Times, (Andrew Cuomo), February 5, 2019
3. Cuomo Announces $2.3 Billion Revenue Shortfall: ‘God Forbid If the Rich Leave’ - National Review, (Andrew Cuomo), February 5, 2019
4. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Facing Backlash From State Democrats Over Amazon HQ2 - Cheddar, (Andrew Cuomo), February 5, 2019
5. As Cap on Charter Schools in New York City is About to Hit, Little Talk of Extension in Albany - Gotham Gazette, (Andrew Cuomo), February 5, 2019
6. A controversial New York City subway line was shut down after passengers reportedly fainted from strong fumes - Business Insider, (Andrew Cuomo), February 5, 2019
7. New York State Legislature Passes Offshore Drilling Ban - Natural Resources Defense Council, (Andrew Cuomo), February 5, 2019
8. Obamacare collapse? Not in New York based on record enrollment for 2019: What to know - The Journal News | LoHud.com, (Andrew Cuomo), February 5, 2019

1. Governor Cuomo Announces New Online Tool to Help Tenants in Rent Regulated Apartments Quickly Access Necessary Information - LongIsland.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 5, 2019
2. Pizzeria Paradiso honors women lawmakers with ‘United States of Pizza’ - WTOP, (Kathy Hochul), February 5, 2019
3. Cuomo Blames Trump For $2.3B State Budget Shortfall, Eyes Infrastructure, Education For Cuts - Daily Voice, (Kathy Hochul), February 5, 2019

1. Joni Ernst, Kirsten Gillibrand team up for a bipartisan spin class - CNN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
2. Presidential Campaigning In Littleton: Kirsten Gillibrand First 2020 Candidate To Visit North Country - Caledonian Record, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
3. Democratic Donor Who Shunned Kirsten Gillibrand Over Al Franken Backs Kamala Harris - HuffPost, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
4. Gillibrand invites transgender Navy officer to Trump address - Times Union, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
5. Schumer, Gillibrand to EPA: Hudson River cleanup is not done - Glens Falls Post-Star, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
6. Among 2020 Democrats, a debate over ‘Medicare-for-all' - Allentown Morning Call, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
7. US Presidential Election 2020 - the year of the women - IrishCentral, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
8. 2020 moderates have a credibility problem - The Week Magazine, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
9. Trump is igniting a perilous new nuclear arms race - The Washington Post, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 5, 2019
10. Trump feuds with Democrats, and Chuck Schumer in particular, before speech pushing unity - The Japan Times, (Chuck Schumer), February 5, 2019
11. Yes, Bernie Sanders And Chuck Schumer Do Look Like Muppets — The Crabby Ones - Forward, (Chuck Schumer), February 5, 2019
12. Chuck Schumer's SOTU Guest Sends A Sobering Message To Trump About The Shutdown - Bustle, (Chuck Schumer), February 5, 2019
13. Trump Slams Schumer For Whining About the State of the Union Before It's Even Happened - Townhall, (Chuck Schumer), February 5, 2019
14. Senators urge EPA not to clear GE on Hudson PCB dredging - Times Union, (Chuck Schumer), February 5, 2019
15. Schumer Aid Booted for Inappropriate Sexual Conduct with Junior Staffers - The Jewish Voice, (Chuck Schumer), February 5, 2019
16. Mick Mulvaney says Chuck Schumer given border wall counter-offer - Stock Standard, (Chuck Schumer), February 5, 2019

1. Con Edison Moratorium on New Natural Gas Hook Ups Is a Wake-up Call - The Examiner News, (George Latimer (D)), February 5, 2019

1. Engel Statement on Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, Congressman Eliot Engel - New York, 16th (D), February 5, 2019
2. Lowey Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address, Congresswoman Nita Lowey - New York, 17th (D), February 5, 2019
3. Lowey Statement on Appointment of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, Congresswoman Nita Lowey - New York, 17th (D), February 5, 2019

1. Attorney General James Announces Conviction of Unlicensed Westbury Physician for Illegal Plastic Surgeries, Fraud - LongIsland.com, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
2. 10 Public Advocate Candidates To Debate Wednesday: How To Watch - New York City, NY Patch, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
3. Rape survivors charged for post-attack exams will be repaid by Bronx hospital - NY Daily News - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
4. New York Attorney General Offers Debt Relief for Workers Affected by Shutdown - USA Herald, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
5. Self-proclaimed progressives stand by Bklyn Advocate hopeful after appearance at anti-gay church - Brooklyn Paper, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
6. New York Attorney General Rules Selling Fake Likes and Follows is illegal - Cyber Security News, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
7. Janison: Trouble awaits Trump after Mueller - Newsday, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
8. NAACP, friends celebrate King after storm delay | Local News - Oneonta Daily Star, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
9. Lawsuit: NYC prison violated inmates' 6th Amendment rights - WSLS 10, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
10. Editorial: NY's case for fairer fluke catch - Newsday, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
11. Candidates for NYC Public Advocate prepare to debate on February 6th. - Metro US, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
12. Disbarred Nassau Doctor Admits To Illegally Practicing Medicine - Hicksville, NY Patch, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
13. Devumi selling fake likes and follows Archives - Cyber Security News, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
14. The Death Throes of Fake News - American Thinker, (Letitia James), February 5, 2019
15. Dems' push for progressive purity risks running off moderate voters - Charleston Post Courier, (Eric Schneiderman), February 5, 2019
16. Agreed upon standards needed for disqualifying officeholders - Cincinnati.com, (Eric Schneiderman), February 5, 2019

1. NY Governor Cuomo Says $2 Billion Budget Shortfall is "Serious as a Heart Attack" - legal Insurrection, (Tom DiNapoli), February 5, 2019

1. Legislature has different view on stretch limo reforms - Albany Times Union, (NY Assembly: Amy Paulin (D) - Westchester), February 5, 2019
2. Legislators Provide Update on Educational Policy and the Scarsdale Schools - Scarsdale10583.com, (NY Assembly: Amy Paulin (D) - Westchester), February 5, 2019
3. 60 Members and Local Leaders Attend LWVS Winter Fundraiser - Scarsdale10583.com, (NY Assembly: Amy Paulin (D) - Westchester), February 5, 2019
4. Attorney General James Announces Settlement With Hospital For Illegally Billing Rape Survivors For Rape Exams, Attorney General: New York, February 5, 2019

1. Partying During the Polar Vortex - The New York Times, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 5, 2019
2. New York Senate and Gov. Cuomo clash over Amazon deal - Seattle Times, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 5, 2019
3. Legislators Provide Update on Educational Policy and the Scarsdale Schools - Scarsdale10583.com, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers; Shelley Mayer), February 5, 2019
4. State of the Union, Ralph Northam, Chinese New Year: Your Tuesday Briefing - The New York Times, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 5, 2019

1. Cuomo's budget gap creates immediate and long-term problems - Crain's New York Business, (Carl Heastie), February 5, 2019
2. Cuomo Warns Legislators: Easy On the Spending - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), February 5, 2019
3. As Cap on Charter Schools in New York City is About to Hit, Little Talk of Extension in Albany - Gotham Gazette, (Carl Heastie), February 5, 2019

1. Amazon-Second-Headquarters-New-York-Bill-de-Blasio-Queens-New-York - Fortune, (Bill de Blasio), February 5, 2019
2. Mayor De Blasio, Police Commissioner O'Neill Monthly Crime Statistics Briefing - CBS New York, (Bill de Blasio), February 5, 2019
3. Three Indian American Judges Among 46 Appointed by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio: 'For Fair, Effective Judicial Oversight' - India West, (Bill de Blasio), February 5, 2019
4. De Blasio Care - The Indypendent, (Bill de Blasio), February 5, 2019
5. Independent Bookstores Warn De Blasio's Paid Time Off Proposal Could Endanger Small Businesses - Gothamist, (Bill de Blasio), February 5, 2019
6. State budget gets $2.3 billion trickier — State Senate sets up Amazon standoff with Cuomo — Blake's consulting work detailed - Politico, (Bill de Blasio), February 5, 2019
7. Days of Protest Over Unheated Brooklyn Prison End With Restored Power - Slate, (Bill de Blasio), February 5, 2019
8. NYCHA head says 1M people live in city's public housing - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), February 5, 2019

1. NY lawmakers voice vaping, single-payer concerns - Times Union, (Diane Savino (D) - Staten Island), February 5, 2019
2. Legislature has different view on stretch limo reforms - Albany Times Union, (Simcha Felder), February 5, 2019

1. Anti-corruption, campaign finance reform bills preview likely 2020 campaign theme - Roll Call, (Max Rose), February 5, 2019
2. The guests NYC lawmakers are bringing to Trump's SOTU - amNY, (Max Rose), February 5, 2019
3. Thompson announces Gun Violence Prevention Task Force leadership for 116th Congress - Lake County News, (Max Rose), February 5, 2019
4. Analysis: Parties are redefining war positions in Trump era - Newsbug.info, (Max Rose), February 5, 2019
5. Rose Meets with VA Secretary at White House to Push for Better Veteran Care, Congressman Max Rose - New York, 11th (D), February 5, 2019

1. Pizzeria Paradiso honors women lawmakers with ‘United States of Pizza’ - WTOP, (Nita Lowey), February 5, 2019
2. As New Yorkers flee the state’s high taxes, governor blames Trump - RT, (Nita Lowey), February 5, 2019
3. Human Rights Watch Letter Regarding Conference Negotiations for a Budget Deal - Human Rights Watch, (Nita Lowey), February 5, 2019

1. Rep. Maloney Says Emergency Declaration Could Threaten West Point Project Funding - WAMC, (Sean P. Maloney), February 5, 2019
2. Rep. Maloney Answers Questions At Student Town Hall - WAMC, (Sean P. Maloney), February 5, 2019
3. Partying During the Polar Vortex - The New York Times, (Sean P. Maloney), February 5, 2019
4. State budget gets $2.3 billion trickier — State Senate sets up Amazon standoff with Cuomo — Blake's consulting work detailed - Politico, (Sean P. Maloney), February 5, 2019
5. Thompson announces Gun Violence Prevention Task Force leadership for 116th Congress - Lake County News, (Sean P. Maloney), February 5, 2019

ISSUES

Voting Issues

1. Democrat wants answers on Texas voter-rolls flap during David Whitley's confirmation hearing - Corpus Christi Caller-Times, (Voter Intimidation), February 5, 2019
2. Congressional Committee Meets In Texas On Voting Rights - Red River Radio, (Voter Intimidation), February 5, 2019
3. Video of Ald Ed Burke "electioneering" emerges in his re-election campaign - WLS, (Voter Intimidation), February 5, 2019
4. Wendell Griffen on tolerance for white supremacy - Arkansas Times, (Voter Intimidation), February 5, 2019
5. Senate committee starts work on reforming property tax - San Marcos Daily Record, (Voter Intimidation), February 5, 2019
6. Freedom House report says global democracy under siege, including in the United States - Miami Herald, (Voter Intimidation), February 5, 2019