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1. Inside Mamdani’s Decision to Revoke Executive Orders That Backed Israel - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), January 4, 2026
2. ONE SNOWFLAKE COMPLAINT, NO EVIDENCE: ERIC ADAMS EXIT PLAN OPENS DOOR TO CITY CENSORSHIP OF JOURNALISTS - the free lance news, (Eric Adams), January 4, 2026
3. NYC Mayor Mamdani’s First Executive Orders Focus on Tenant Protections, Reverse Adams Orders - Planetizen, (Eric Adams), January 4, 2026
4. Eric Adams Slams Biden-Harris Admin For Playing ‘Political Game’ After Placing Bounty On Maduro’s Head Before Leaving - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), January 4, 2026
5. Politician blasts Andy Cohen for bringing him up in 'sloppy drunken rant' on New Year's Eve special: 'Seek help' - Entertainment Weekly, (Eric Adams), January 4, 2026
6. All of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s cabinet appointments — and their controversial pasts - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), January 3, 2026
7. Mamdani signs EO to undo Eric Adams’s orders since his indictment - NewsNation, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
8. From Botched Performances To Andy Cohen's Drunken Eric Adams Rant, Here Are The Awkward Moments From The 2025 NYE Specials - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
9. Mamdani plans to delete ALL Adams’ tweets - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
10. Eric Adams Slams Andy Cohen After CNN New Year's Eve Rant - Us Weekly, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
11. Ex-NYC mayor Eric Adams tells Andy Cohen to ‘seek help’ after NYE rant - The Press Democrat, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
12. Eric Adams Fires Back at Andy Cohen, Claims He Needs AA - TMZ, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
13. Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes 19 City Council Bills in Last-Day Legislative Standoff - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
14. Andy Cohen Brushes Off Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Criticism After NYE - Us Weekly, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
15. New York Mayor Mamdani defends revoking predecessor Eric Adams’ executive orders - The Hindu, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
16. As prominent Staten Island politicos leave gov service, 1 reflects on time with Mayor Adams - SILive.com, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
17. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Defends Scrapping Executive Orders Eric Adams Issued - HuffPost, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
18. Mamdani axes all Adams executive orders in past 15 months, including those defending Jews - Cleveland Jewish News, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
19. Eric Adams exited Gracie Mansion in the most Eric Adams way possible - MSN, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
20. Mamdani Rolls Back Eric Adams’ Executive Orders Backing Israel - COLlive, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
21. NYC Mayor Mamdani Rescinds Eric Adams’ Executive Orders Signed Over Last 16 Months - Newsweek, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
22. Mamdani Keeps Office to Combat Antisemitism; Nixes 2 Orders Jewish Groups Favored - OurTownNY, (Eric Adams), January 3, 2026
23. Zohran Mamdani's first full day as NYC mayor: subway rides, new offices and backlash from Israel - WSLS, (Bill de Blasio), January 2, 2026
24. Adams responds to Andy Cohen criticism: ‘Another sloppy drunken rant’ - The Hill, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
25. Mamdani’s lies about the rich are only meant to demonize — they already foot NYC’s bills - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), January 2, 2026
26. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani revokes Eric Adams' executive orders on Israel - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
27. Eric Adams Fires Back at Andy Cohen’s “Sloppy Drunken Rant” on New Year’s Eve: “He Should Seek Help” - The Hollywood Reporter, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
28. Former Mayor Eric Adams Blasts Andy Cohen After NYE Rant - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio; Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
29. Eric Adams Exited Gracie Mansion in the Most Eric Adams Way Possible - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
30. Mamdani says Rent Guidelines Board pick coming ‘soon’ after two Adams appointees drop out - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
31. Mamdani revokes Israel-related executive orders signed by Adams, directs team to focus on housing in first acts as mayor - CNN, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
32. Mamdani immediately revokes NYC policies on Israel, antisemitism - USA Today, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
33. Adams’s 11th-Hour Move to Save Elizabeth Street Garden Flops - Curbed, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
34. NY Mayor Mamdani defends scrapping executive orders his predecessor issued - Reuters, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
35. Mamdani Revokes Executive Orders That Adams Signed to Support Israel - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
36. Andy Cohen Slammed by Former N.Y.C. Mayor Eric Adams After Viral NYE Rant - People.com, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
37. Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams Offers Lasting Blueprint for Municipal Action Against Antisemitism - Combat Antisemitism Movement, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
38. Mamdani's first act: revoking Eric Adams' executive orders, including on Israel, antisemitism and BDS - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
39. Mayor Mamdani rescinds pro-Israel executive orders issued by Eric Adams - Mondoweiss, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
40. Target of Andy Cohen’s Drunken New Year Rant Hits Back - The Daily Beast, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
41. Mamdani revokes executive orders issued after Eric Adams’ indictment - PIX11, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
42. Mamdani revokes Adams executive orders supporting Israel - The Hill, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
43. Andy Cohen takes aim at Eric Adams’s ‘chaotic’ tenure as NYC mayor - The Hill, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
44. Mamdani signs EO to undo Eric Adams’s orders since his indictment - The Hill, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
45. Mayor Mamdani blasted for revoking city policies that support Israel: ‘Antisemitic gasoline on an open fire’ - New York Post, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
46. Former NYC mayor Eric Adams criticizes Mamdani for revoking order on antisemitism - The Times of Israel, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
47. Mamdani cancels all Adams exec orders since indictment - Brooklyn Eagle, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
48. Mamdani revokes nine Eric Adams executive orders issued after his corruption indictment - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
49. Mamdani signs executive orders undoing some of Eric Adams' orders - CBS News, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
50. CAIR-NY Welcomes Mayor Mamdani's Revocation of Adams' 'Israel First' Executive Orders, Restoration of Free Speech - CAIR, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
51. Adams reads his 'greatest hits' quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayor - Fox News, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
52. As shootings reach record lows, Adams honors city’s anti-violence workers - Brooklyn Eagle, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
53. Israel Accuses Mamdani of Antisemitism for Reversing Orders Adams Gave Under Indictment - The Intercept, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
54. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Responds to Andy Cohen’s Rant About Him: ‘New Yorkers Aren’t Laughing’ - Globe Magazine, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
55. Zohran Mamdani's first moves as mayor: Revoke Eric Adams' orders, create task forces on housing - Washington Times, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
56. Andy Cohen torches Eric Adams during CNN New Years Special | RISING - The Hill, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
57. Mamdani Begins Term by Wiping Out 15 Months of Adams’ Orders - Bloomberg.com, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
58. Mamdani’s First Orders Focus on Housing and Undoing Adams’s Decisions - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
59. Eric Adams Tells Andy Cohen to ‘Seek Help’ Following ‘Drunken Rant’ on New Year’s Eve - Just Jared, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
60. What Zohran Mamdani Has Done Since Becoming Mayor - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
61. Andy Cohen Rips Into Eric Adams Live on CNN New Year's Eve Broadcast - tmz.com, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
62. Andy Cohen Blasted by Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams Over CNN Show With Anderson Cooper - Marietta Daily Journal, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
63. Andy Cohen Blasted by Ex-nyc Mayor Eric Adams Over CNN Show With Anderson Cooper - IMDb, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
64. A Day One Agenda for Mayor Mamdani - Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
65. Zohran Mamdani revokes Israel-related executive orders signed by Eric Adams - WAAY 31 News, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
66. Eric Adams issues brutal response to Andy Cohen after Bravo star's epic rant about mayor on New Year's Eve - Daily Mail, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
67. The Last-Minute Booby Traps Mayor Adams Laid for Mayor Mamdani - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
68. Ex-NYC mayor Eric Adams tells Andy Cohen to ‘seek help’ after NYE rant - TribLIVE.com, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
69. Mamdani Says He Will Keep Office to Combat Antisemitism - WestSideSpirit.com, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
70. Goodbye, Eric! - rockawave.com, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
71. Eric Adams issues scathing response after Andy Cohen blasts him in live NYE rant - The Independent, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
72. Outgoing NYC Mayor Vetoes Nonprofit Resi Purchase Bill - Law360, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
73. Adams Suspended Jail Rules Banning Solitary. Will Mamdani End the ‘Emergency’ Monday? - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
74. Mamdani Revokes Executive Orders That Adams Signed to Support Israel - GV Wire, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026
75. Mamdani revokes IHRA antisemitism definition on day 1, amid broad rejection of Adams orders - The Times of Israel, (Eric Adams), January 2, 2026

1. Hochul signs legislation to require warning labels on social media platforms - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), January 4, 2026
2. Governor Hochul speaks at Elim Christian Fellowship Church - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), January 4, 2026
3. Gov. Hochul monitoring potential threats following U.S. attacks in Venezuela - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), January 4, 2026
4. 5 things to expect from New York's 2026 legislative session in Albany - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), January 4, 2026
5. Hochul sets February special elections - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 4, 2026
6. Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), January 4, 2026
7. Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the United States’ Capture of Venezuelan Narco Terrorist Nicolás Maduro - the wellsville sun, (Nick Langworthy), January 3, 2026
8. Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: New eats, clemency and more - LI Press, (Kathy Hochul), January 3, 2026
9. Trump brushes off concerns about legality of US operations in Venezuela — as AOC, Hochul decry admin's arrest of Nicolás Maduro - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 3, 2026
10. Hochul backs ending NY taxes on tips to match new federal deduction - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), January 3, 2026
11. Autonomy at the end of a person’s life - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), January 3, 2026
12. NY landmarks including World Trade Center lit green for Muslim American Heritage month after Hochul order - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 3, 2026
13. Gov. Hochul monitoring potential threats following U.S. attacks in Venezuela - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), January 3, 2026
14. New York governor orders Twin Towers replacement lit green to commemorate Muslim American Heritage Month - Daily Mail, (Kathy Hochul), January 3, 2026
15. Special elections set to fill vacant state legislative seats - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), January 3, 2026
16. Lee Zeldin hits the brakes on $2.3B for Biden’s green school buses — threatening Hochul’s EV mandate in New York - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin; Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
17. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to propose ‘no tax on tips’ - NewsNation, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
18. 3 New Health Care Laws: Here’s What’s Covered for New Yorkers - New York Family, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
19. Hochul launches affordability agenda with tax cuts, wage increases - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
20. Health care premiums will increase for some New Yorkers, Hochul says - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
21. McKenzie, Council Members, Police Chief Sworn in Jan. 1 by Gov. Hochul - Peekskill Herald, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
22. Hochul announces special elections - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
23. Fact Check: Gov. Hochul now endorses exempting state taxes on tips after initially being non-committal - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
24. Hochul proposes no tax on tips in FY2027 Exec. Budget - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
25. Hochul sets special election to fill Mamdani's New York State Assembly seat - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
26. New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations - WFIN, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
27. Hochul delays acting on bill to establish new court districts in 3 Upstate NY counties - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
28. N.Y. announces tools to improve digital wellness - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
29. GOP lawmakers demand Gov. Hochul root out Minnesota-style fraud with independent audit - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
30. Hochul: Average health insurance premiums up 38% after ACA subsidies expire - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
31. New York to Phase In Protections for Horseshoe Crabs - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
32. New York boasts significant infrastructure improvements - TheTrucker.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
33. New Rules In New York To Make State More Affordable - Hudson Valley Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
34. NYC Minimum Wage Just Got Another Bump. Where Does it Go From Here? - BKMAG, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
35. How They Voted - highlandscurrent.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
36. Hochul to propose ending taxes on tips - thedailystar.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026
37. Hochul Wants to End State Taxes on Tips in New York Budget Plan - Bloomberg Law News, (Kathy Hochul), January 2, 2026

1. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer & San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, Sunday on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos" - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
2. Schumer says Senate will vote on Venezuela authorization ‘this week’ - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
3. ‘There is no authority’ for US to enter Venezuela and oust Maduro: Schumer - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
4. Schumer blasts Trump's 'reckless' decision to nab Maduro — as Dems and a few GOPers question legality - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
5. 'It's a violation of the law': Schumer criticizes Trump's decision to strike Venezuela - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
6. 'This Week' Transcript 1-4-26: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
7. My full statement on the Trump Administration’s military actions in Venezuela: - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
8. Democrats Say Trump Misled Public on Plans for Regime Change - The Wall Street Journal, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer Vows To Hold Trump Admin 'Accountable' For 'Reckless' Venezuela Attack - HuffPost, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
10. Schumer vows Senate vote on Venezuela military authorization ‘this week’ - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
11. Democratic U.S. lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela - The Hindu, (Chuck Schumer), January 4, 2026
12. Local and state leaders react to U.S. strikes on Venezuela and capture of Maduro and wife - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 3, 2026
13. Chuck Schumer Says Democrats Want ‘All the Facts Out’ About Venezuela Mission - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
14. Schumer slams Trump’s capture of Maduro as ‘reckless’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
15. Sen. Schumer Calls Trump Administration's Venezuela Operation "Reckless" - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
16. Chuck Schumer Vows To Hold Trump Admin 'Accountable' For 'Reckless' Venezuela Attack - Yahoo News Canada, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
17. Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela, demand a plan - Honolulu Star-Advertiser, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
18. Leader Schumer (and National Security Committees ranking members) statement following President Trump’s military actions against Venezuela - Hoy en Delaware, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
19. Senate Dem Leader Schumer on U.S. Airstrikes and Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
20. Leader Schumer Holds Press Call on U.S. Strike in Venezuela - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
21. Schumer presses Republicans critical of Venezuela attack to pull back White House military powers - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), January 3, 2026
22. GOP lawmaker points to Chuck Schumer if government shuts down again - Fox Business, (Chuck Schumer), January 2, 2026
23. Schumer silent as Mamdani scraps antisemitism definition, synagogue security - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), January 2, 2026

1. Letitia James Racks Up 14 Court Wins as Trump Admin Keeps Losing - Inquisitr News, (Letitia James), January 4, 2026
2. New York officials react to U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro - Spectrum News NY1, (Letitia James), January 3, 2026
3. Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ as NYC mayor - Chicago Tribune, (Letitia James), January 2, 2026
4. Bernie Sanders swears in Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor - VTDigger, (Letitia James), January 2, 2026
5. Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station - WDBJ7, (Letitia James), January 2, 2026
6. 'Mamdani's victory reflects a growing grassroot movement' in the US - France 24, (Letitia James), January 2, 2026
7. Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in - WILX, (Letitia James), January 2, 2026

1. SCOOP: Homeland Chairman plans to partner with NCTC in 2026 - Washington Reporter, (Andrew Garbarino), January 4, 2026
2. Long Island firm promotes three attorneys to partner - Long Island Business News, (Andrew Garbarino), January 2, 2026

1. Rep. Malliotakis calls Maduro’s capture a ‘day of justice’ - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 4, 2026
2. Malliotakis Statement on the Capture of Nicolás Maduro - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), January 3, 2026
3. Malliotakis Statement on the Capture of Nicolás Maduro, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), January 3, 2026
4. Press Release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Issues Statement on Capture of Nicolás Maduro - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 3, 2026
5. Rep. Malliotakis and Mauro - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 2, 2026
6. Rep. Malliotakis: NYC Is Lucky President Trump Loves This City, Otherwise Mamdani Could Do Real Damage - FOX News Radio, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 2, 2026

1. Jamaal Bowman Stirs Uproar With Nick Fuentes Exchange - Evrim Ağacı, (Jamaal Bowman), January 4, 2026
2. 'Deport Every Venezuelan': Far-Right Activist Nick Fuentes Urges Trump Amid US-Venezuela Tensions - Times Now, (Jamaal Bowman), January 4, 2026
3. Ex-Squad Rep. Bowman says antisemitic podcaster Nick Fuentes ‘finally getting it’ - New York Post, (Jamaal Bowman), January 3, 2026

1. Protest planned for Jan. 6 in front of Tenney's Canandaigua office - Finger Lakes Times, (Claudia Tenney), January 4, 2026
2. Local and state leaders react to U.S. strikes on Venezuela and capture of Maduro and wife - WHEC.com, (Claudia Tenney), January 3, 2026
3. Tenney sponsors more bills than almost anyone - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Claudia Tenney), January 3, 2026
4. MAILBAG: Tenney, Langworthy do not stand up for local farmers - lockportjournal.com, (Claudia Tenney), January 2, 2026

1. Video Lawmakers react to US strikes on Venezuela - ABC News, (John Katko), January 3, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Connecticut leaders react to capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), January 4, 2026
2. Venezuelan Americans rejoice while Sen. Blumenthal warns of ‘another endless war’ - News 12 - Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), January 4, 2026
3. CT leaders react to U.S. strikes, capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro - WFSB, (Richard Blumenthal), January 4, 2026
4. CT U.S. Reps: Action in Venezuela is unauthorized and illegal - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), January 3, 2026
5. Connecticut Venezuelans rejoice as Sen. Blumenthal warns of ‘another endless war’ - News 12, (Richard Blumenthal), January 3, 2026
6. Blumenthal warns more CT towns face water main breaks as Waterbury needs millions for its repairs - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), January 3, 2026
7. Thomaston Avenue water main repairs estimated to cost nearly $2.5M in Waterbury - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), January 3, 2026
8. Officials want federal funds to help cover CT city’s massive water problems, prevent them elsewhere - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), January 3, 2026
9. Connecticut leaders condemn surprise capture of Venezuela’s leader Maduro - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), January 3, 2026
10. Connecticut Venezuelans rejoice as Sen. Blumenthal warns of ‘another endless war’ - News 12 - Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), January 3, 2026
11. Blumenthal, Hayes to discuss federal assistance for Waterbury main break - Trumbull Times, (Richard Blumenthal), January 2, 2026
12. Officials discuss federal aid for Waterbury water main break - fox61.com, (Richard Blumenthal), January 2, 2026