New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. In-person classes shut down as Covid infection rate hits 3% - Crain's New York, (Bill de Blasio), March 16, 2026
2. No More Taxpayer-Funded Legal Defense for 'Crumbs' - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), March 16, 2026
3. Top veteran ex-NYC mayoral aide rips Mamdani for ‘rookie mistakes’ over budget - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), March 16, 2026

1. Andrew Cuomo: Don’t Sanitize the Attempted Terrorist Attack at Gracie Mansion | 03-15-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), March 16, 2026
2. Oren Segel | 03-15-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), March 16, 2026
3. NY Governor Kathy Hochul addresses rising energy costs - RochesterFirst, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
4. Hochul promotes her agenda with state-funded ad campaign - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
5. Rep. Meng, Gov. Hochul visit Flushing businesses amid period of ‘deep uncertainty’ - qns.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
6. Environmental advocates open to settling case over Climate Act - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
7. Exclusive | Deep-pocketed NY trial lawyers on crash course with Hochul over car-insurance reforms - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
8. E&E News: Hochul touts new figures on New York climate program costs - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
9. Hochul announces start of construction on $34.6M million expansion of Shea's Buffalo Theatre - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
10. Rep. Meng, Gov. Hochul visit Flushing businesses amid period of ‘deep uncertainty’ - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
11. Hochul says war against Iranian regime making it harder for her to counter hate of Jews, Muslims - JNS.org, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
12. Exclusive | NYC cops, firefighters back Hochul plan to curb car-insurance fraud: 'Make NY affordable' - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
13. Hochul announces ad­di­tional state funding for Shea's Per­forming Arts Center expansion - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
14. Hochul backs Tier 6 pension changes amid cost fears - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
15. Hochul says she'll announce proposed changes to 2019 climate law this week - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
16. 10 years in, NY cannabis groups call for 'legal and equitable marketplace' - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
17. Construction starts for Shea's Buffalo Theatre expansion - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
18. Letter: New York must act - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
19. Hochul’s nukes plan is wrong for N.Y. - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
20. Shea's gets additional $5M state funding boost - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
21. Hochul secures additional $5 million for Shea's expansion of Buffalo Theatre - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
22. Hochul speaks in WNY on rising gas, energy prices - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
23. Why MTA Says New York’s Auto Insurance Laws Are Failing Taxpayers - Altitudes Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
24. Newfield to receive $7.1M for water infrastructure work - 607 News Now, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
25. Gov. Hochul criticizes President Trump and congressional Republicans as New York gas rises - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
26. Hochul calls for 'longer runway' for state's climate goals - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
27. One-house budgets dream the impossible dream - - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
28. Hochul Urges NY Democrats to Amend Climate Law as Prices Spike - Bloomberg Government News, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
29. 'Energy prices are too damn high': Governor Hochul speaks out against soaring gas prices - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
30. Upstate Lawmakers Are Gearing Up for a Budget Fight Over Municipal Aid - Altitudes Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026
31. NY Republicans Push Hochul to Reopen the State Climate Law Debate - Altitudes Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), March 16, 2026

1. Democrats will win the Senate -- not just the House -- in November, campaign arm boss predicts - New York Post, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 16, 2026
2. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand | The Point Full Episode 3.15.26 - CBS News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 16, 2026
3. Schumer says SAVE America Act among ‘most despicable’ bills he’s ever seen - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
4. NEW AD: Mary Peltola and Chuck Schumer Put Alaska’s Coast Guard Last - NRSC.org, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
5. Opinion | Put Chuck Schumer on TSA Duty - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
6. ‘We are saying ‘no more.’ Sen. Schumer talks Epstein-inspired bill alongside Staten Island advocates, leaders - SILive.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
7. Sen. Schumer Says Pres. Trump is "Flailing" on Iran War - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
8. Schumer Targets the ‘Save America Act’ - 77 WABC, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
9. Exclusive / Senate Democrats plot defeat of Trump’s voter ID bill - Semafor, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
10. Sen. Schumer to discuss Epstein-related bill on Staten Island | Coming Monday - SILive.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
11. The Left Explodes after Carr Warns Broadcasters about ‘Hoaxes and News Distortions’ - Broadband Breakfast, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
12. Dem senators call to fund DHS after voting to block it 4 times amid shutdown fight - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026
13. Trump proposal on China role in Hormuz draws Senate backlash - Yeni Safak English, (Chuck Schumer), March 16, 2026

1. AG James, Dems want to ban prices based on personal algorithms - Gothamist, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
2. AG Letitia James talks surveillance pricing legislation - PIX11, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
3. Pam Bondi's time travel meant she 'obtained and signed' Comey, James indictments 'herself': DOJ - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
4. AG Letitia James pushes bill to ban 'surveillance pricing' - Spectrum News NY1, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
5. A bipartisan group of 13 attorneys general sues OneMain over hidden loan add-ons - Newsday, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
6. ‘One Fair Price’: How Letitia James, NY pols are looking to stop algorithmic pricing known to inflate prices on what you like to buy - amNewYork, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
7. State AG Letitia James pushes ban on surveillance pricing - City & State New York, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
8. New York Dems seek probe of Trump's efforts to prosecute James - Yahoo, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
9. NY Attorney General Letitia James pushes bills to ban ‘surveillance pricing’ by retailers - WBNG, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
10. Attorney General Letitia James Calls for 'Surveillance Pricing' Ban - WKTV, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
11. AG Letitia James talks surveillance pricing legislation – RochesterFirst - RochesterFirst, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
12. ‘One Fair Price’: How Letitia James, NY pols are looking to stop algorithmic pricing known to inflate prices on what you like to buy - PoliticsNY, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
13. Thirteen states sue OneMain for alleged consumer violations - American Banker, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
14. Trump’s Effort to Target Rivals Stall as Judges Cut Short Basic Investigative Steps - The New York Times, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
15. Bottcher Stages Gala Inauguration at Natural History Museum - www.chelseanewsny.com, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
16. New York Dems seek probe of Trump's efforts to prosecute James - AOL.com, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026
17. NY Attorney General Backs Ban on Algorithmic Pricing - National Today, (Letitia James), March 16, 2026

1. LI business leaders hear from Congress - Long Island Business News, (Andrew Garbarino), March 16, 2026
2. LIA asks 'What's New in Washington' - Newsday, (Andrew Garbarino), March 16, 2026
3. LI congressional reps discuss immigration enforcement - Newsday, (Andrew Garbarino), March 16, 2026
4. Garbarino Thanks Advocates Who Never Stopped Fighting for 9/11 Health Care - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), March 16, 2026
5. House committee summons top immigration officials for oversight hearing - Washington Examiner, (Andrew Garbarino), March 16, 2026
6. Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting - WABE, (Andrew Garbarino), March 16, 2026

1. Malliotakis Applauds Decision to Keep Historic Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton Open - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), March 16, 2026
2. Malliotakis Applauds Decision to Keep Historic Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton Open, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), March 16, 2026
3. Max Rose Obituary and Online Memorial (2016) - Legacy obituary, (Max Rose), March 16, 2026

1. Jamaal Bowman blames black health issues on being called the N-word ‘every day’ - AOL.com, (Jamaal Bowman), March 16, 2026

1. Antonio Delgado Santiago Obituary (2026) - Philadelphia, PA - John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd - Legacy obituary, (Antonio Delgado), March 16, 2026

1. Press Release: Congressman Horsford and Congresswoman Tenney Introduce Healthcare is Human Act to Support Medical Providers in Underserved Areas - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), March 16, 2026
2. Rep. Correa and Rep. Tenney Named Co-Chairs of Bipartisan Congressional Family Business Caucus - The Manila Times, (Claudia Tenney), March 16, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Senator Keeps Pushing for Live Nation-Ticketmaster Break Up As States Trial Resumes - The Hollywood Reporter, (Richard Blumenthal), March 16, 2026
2. Press Release: Blumenthal Remarks on Revolution Wind's Commencement of Power Delivery to New England Grid - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), March 16, 2026
3. 'US troops died because of Trump's stupid…': Sen Duckworth, Blumenthal grill Pentagon over Iran War - The Economic Times, (Richard Blumenthal), March 16, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Georgia Republican Party official voted illegally nine times, judge rules”, March 17, 2026
2. “Is Justice Alito jumping the gun on voting rights?”, March 16, 2026
3. “This DHS Official Oversees the Security of Federal Elections. He Wants to Ban Voting Machines.”, March 16, 2026
4. “As states scrap for congressional seats, Virginia could tip the scales”, March 16, 2026
5. Coming Next Week in Print and eBook: My New Student Study Aid: Examples & Explanations for Legislation, Statutory Interpretation, and Election Law, Third Edition, March 16, 2026
6. “‘We’re going to have a problem’: Republicans want Trump to move on from 2020”, March 16, 2026