Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Judge temporarily blocks Mayor Adams' administration from allowing ICE onto Rikers Island - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
2. Monday’s Headlines: Randy Lewis-Mastro Edition - Streetsblog New York City, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
3. Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Expand Signature Initiatives NYC Reads and NYC Solves - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
4. ICE Can’t Enter Rikers for Now, Judge Rules - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
5. Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail - AP News, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
6. Judge pauses planning for Mayor Adams’ move to put ICE on Rikers - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
7. Eric Adams expands reading and math curriculum mandates to all NYC middle schools - Chalkbeat, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
8. Judge temporarily blocks NYC Mayor Adams from reopening ICE office on Rikers Island - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
9. LISTEN: Is Randy Running the Show While Eric Runs for Reelection? - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
10. New York City Council sues Mayor Adams over ICE at Rikers prison - The Center Square, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
11. Hochul, Adams recall meeting Pope Francis in May 2024 - NY State of Politics, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
12. Judge Temporarily Blocks New York Mayor from Letting ICE Operate on Rikers Island - National Review, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
13. Adams signs sidewalk shed reform bills: ‘Let the light back on our sidewalks’ - qns.com, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
14. Judge pauses planning for Mayor Eric Adams’ move to place ICE authorities at Rikers Island jail - The Daily Item, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
15. Judge Temporarily Blocks ICE’s Return to Rikers Island - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
16. Judge pauses planning for Mayor Eric Adams’ move to place ICE authorities at Rikers Island jail - The Daily Gazette, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
17. Mayor Adams Fires Back At Comptroller Lander’s Claims Over Community Media Ad Spending - Harlem World Magazine, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
18. NYC flags to fly at half-staff in tribute to Pope Francis - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
19. NYC Mayor Eric Adams makes appearance on Lara Trump’s Fox News show, defends ICE - MSN, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
20. What to know about the 2025 elections in New York City - The Haitian Times, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
21. Anxiety Is Side Effect of Staffing Cuts at Sept. 11 Health Program - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
22. Judge temporarily blocks Mayor Adams from allowing feds on Rikers Island - PIX11, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
23. ICE Agents Temporarily Blocked From Rikers Island, Judge Rules - Patch, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
24. The Mayor’s Op-Ed: Standing In Solidarity With Our Dominican Community - Harlem World Magazine, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025
25. Rikers Island ICE Office Put on Hold Pending Court Hearing - Bloomberg Law News, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2025

1. Zeldin a ‘no’ on targeting climate groups’ tax-exempt status - E&E News by POLITICO, (Lee Zeldin), April 21, 2025
2. Exclusive | EPA chief Lee Zeldin blasts NY green energy law as 'delusional' and a 'catastrophe' - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), April 21, 2025
3. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin says Trump deregulatory actions won't have adverse effects on people and the environment - CBS News, (Lee Zeldin), April 21, 2025
4. EPA Administrator Confronts New York Times Reporter for Claiming He Had 'No Evidence' of Waste, Fraud, Abuse - The Daily Signal, (Lee Zeldin), April 21, 2025
5. EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Calls NY Climate Law "Delusional, Catastrophe" - Marcellus Drilling News, (Lee Zeldin), April 21, 2025
6. GOP-led House panel renews referral of Andrew Cuomo for prosecution over Covid testimony - NBC News, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
7. House Oversight Committee Refers Andrew Cuomo to DOJ for Criminal Prosecution - THE CITY - NYC News, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
8. GOP panel seeks prosecution of Andrew Cuomo - The Hill, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
9. House Republican seeks prosecution of former New York governor - Politico, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
10. House Oversight Refers Andrew Cuomo to DOJ for Criminal Prosecution - notus.org, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
11. Andrew Cuomo will pay for potential suit against sexual misconduct accuser — after ex-guv's defense cost taxpayers' whopping $60M - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
12. Trump’s DOJ Urged to Prosecute Andrew Cuomo by GOP Lawmaker - Bloomberg.com, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
13. House panel renews push to charge Andrew Cuomo in COVID nursing home crisis - NBC New York, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
14. GOP-led House panel renews referral of Andrew Cuomo for prosecution over Covid testimony - AOL.com, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
15. GOP-led House panel renews referral of Andrew Cuomo for prosecution over Covid testimony - MSN, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
16. House asks Justice Department to probe former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for lying to Congress - Washington Times, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
17. House panel seeks DOJ charges against Cuomo - The Center Square, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
18. Cuomo holds commanding lead in Bronx mayoral poll, Siena/AARP finds - Bronx Times, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
19. Governor Kathy Hochul statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis - wbng.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
20. NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo and Mamdani gain ground as Democratic primary turns into two-person race - amNewYork, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
21. House Republicans ask DOJ to charge Andrew Cuomo for lying about ‘calculated cover-up’ of NY nursing home deaths - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
22. New York Governor Kathy Hochul reacts to death of Pope Francis - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
23. No Show Cuo - Politico, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
24. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul orders state flags to be lowered in honor of Pope Francis - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
25. Exclusive | Andrew Cuomo threatens suit against sex-harass accuser Charlotte Bennett -- before New York can pass law blocking cases targeting alleged victims - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
26. Hochul visits Rochester to gain support for state budget plan - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
27. Comer asks DOJ to charge Cuomo over ‘calculated cover-up’ of nursing home deaths - Washington Examiner, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
28. Hochul, Adams recall meeting Pope Francis in May 2024 - NY State of Politics, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
29. NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo and Mamdani gain ground as Democratic primary turns into two-person race - Politics NY, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
30. Gov. Hochul promotes Affordability Agenda at Foodlink during state budget push - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
31. Nearly two dozen key clergy members in NYC endorsed Cuomo in his bid for mayor - amNewYork, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
32. NY Gov Kathy Hochul Proposes Early Release for Thousands of Violent Offenders - Turning Point USA, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
33. Hochul rallies in Rochester to demand budget deal that makes NY safer, more affordable - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
34. Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani lead the pack ahead of Dem primary for NYC mayor: poll - AOL.com, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
35. Let’s Get It Done: Governor Hochul Rallies for a Budget Deal to Put Money in Your Pockets, Make Our Streets Safer and Improve Our Mental Health Laws - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
36. New York City’s mad mayoral candidates: Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2025 - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
37. On Politics: Don’t bet on Elise Stefanik winning the governorship - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
38. Prepare to welcome back...Andrew Cuomo - Daily Kos, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
39. Feds threaten NY infrastructure - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
40. Cuomo holds commanding lead in Bronx mayoral poll, Siena/AARP finds - Politics NY, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
41. Trump official threatens New York governor over halt of congestion pricing - The Guardian, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
42. New York City Mayoral Race Intensifies, Progressives Mamdani and - Hoodline, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
43. NYC's congestion pricing faces new May deadline or "New York risks serious consequences" - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
44. House panel seeks DOJ charges against Cuomo - swiowanewssource.com, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2025
45. Hochul Blames Violent Prison Deaths on Toxic Culture - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
46. Gov. Hochul touts 'Affordability Agenda' as state budget remains overdue - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
47. Gov. Hochul highlights ‘State of the State Affordability’ Agenda in Rochester - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
48. DOT outlines penalties to go into effect if Hochul doesn’t end NYC congestion pricing - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
49. New York, world leaders react to passing of Pope Francis - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
50. Congestion Tolls Stay On, Feds Threaten Highway Funds - WestSideSpirit.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
51. Gov. Hochul to Address Budget Delay in Rochester - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
52. NYC Congestion Pricing Program Remains Despite Federal Deadline - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
53. Hochul announces $30 million for EV rebates - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
54. DA Cacace & Former DA Rocah Agree with Gov. Hochul: Changes Needed to 2019 Criminal Reforms - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
55. Hochul directs state flags to be lowered in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
56. Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Regulatory Changes to Workers’ Comp Treatment - Insurance Journal, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
57. Trump gives NY one more month to end traffic congestion toll, Hochul seems unbothered - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
58. Governor Hochul Announces Expansion to CUNY Mexican Studies Institute - The Knight News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025
59. Hochul encouraging participation in Love Our New York Lands days - Saratogian, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2025

1. Senator Chuck Schumer speaks in Albany on tariffs and local impact on businesses - WRGB, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
2. Senate Republicans voted against my amendment to stop Trump’s chaotic tariff-tax from raising prices on Americans and hurting small businesses. We’re going to make them vote again to show where they stand. From me with @MollyJongFast: - X, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
3. Central NY restaurant owners join Schumer in Syracuse to denounce ‘chaotic’ Trump tariffs - Syracuse.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
4. Schumer says Trump tariffs will hurt local restaurant businesses - NY State of Politics, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
5. 'The View' erupts into heated argument about Democrat "infighting" after Chuck Schumer's divisive vote - Decider, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
6. Schumer Slams Trump Tariffs in Syracuse Visit - Fingerlakes1.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
7. Schumer says Democrats will force vote to end Trump tariffs - Times Union, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
8. Schumer: Trump’s tariffs are causing Capital Region businesses to suffer - WNYT.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
9. Schumer Says Micron Chip Plant Still on Track - Fingerlakes1.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
10. Schumer’s leadership becomes an issue in 2026 Democratic Senate primaries - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
11. ‘Customers are watching their wallets’: Schumer, local businesses speak out against Trump tariffs - WSYR, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025
12. The Latest: White House supports Hegseth, hosts the Egg Roll - MilitaryNews.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2025

1. New York Nonprofits Race to Prepare for Trump Assault - THE CITY - NYC News, (Letitia James), April 21, 2025
2. Letitia James fires back, saying allegations of fraud against her are 'baseless' - Times Union, (Letitia James), April 21, 2025
3. New York Attorney General claims DOJ's mortgage fraud accusations are 'baseless' - Fox News, (Letitia James), April 21, 2025
4. Landlord charged University at Albany students illegal fees, Attorney General Letitia James says - Newsday, (Letitia James), April 21, 2025
5. New York AG Letitia James targeted for criminal prosecution by Trump admin - MSN, (Letitia James), April 21, 2025
6. AG James stops mangers of housing from illegally housing denials - Troy Record, (Letitia James), April 21, 2025
7. New York Attorney General Letitia James Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud - remotv.com.ng, (Letitia James), April 21, 2025
8. PBP Radio-April 20, 2025: Letitia James’ Alleged Mortgage Fraud & Kamelo Anthony Case - Black Westchester, (Letitia James), April 21, 2025

1. Attorney General James Secures Major Reforms to Protect Mental Health Patients at Westchester Medical Center, Attorney General: New York, April 21, 2025
2. Attorney General James Stops Predatory Landlord from Violating Albany College Students’ Housing Rights, Attorney General: New York, April 21, 2025

1. Harckham Announces Record-High AIM Investments in New State Budget - HamletHub, (Peter Harckham (D)), April 21, 2025

1. DA Cacace & Former DA Rocah Agree with Gov. Hochul: Changes Needed to 2019 Criminal Reforms - Yonkers Times, (Mimi Rocah), April 21, 2025

1. "THESE THINGS TAKE TIME": Rep. Nicole Malliotakis Updates Timeline For Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" - FOX News Radio, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 21, 2025
2. Watch Lawmakers Made Clear Tax Plan Can't 'Diminish' Medicaid: Malliotakis - Bloomberg.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 21, 2025