New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

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. 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. 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

1. Stefanik Signs Discharge Petition Forcing Vote on Banning Stock Trading for Members of Congress, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), December 2, 2025
2. Elise Stefanik accuses Mike Johnson of "getting rolled" by Democrats and lying about defense bill provision - CBS News, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
3. Stefanik Announces Historic Agreement between the Department of Commerce and xLight to Bring Critical Semiconductor Technology to New York - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
4. "More lies from the speaker": Top Republicans erupt in rare public feud - Axios, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
5. Stefanik Signs Discharge Petition Forcing Vote on Banning Stock Trading for Members of Congress - the wellsville sun, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
6. Mike Johnson Faces Revolt from Within His Own Leadership Team - Newsweek, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
7. Gov.-Hopeful Stefanik Receives Lawler Endorsement - Putnam County News, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
8. Stefanik accuses Speaker Johnson of ‘torpedoing’ GOP agenda on intelligence provision - The Hill, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
9. Two polls show Stefanik closing in - The River Reporter, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
10. Elise Stefanik Calls Mike Johnson A Liar - HuffPost, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
11. Why this Republican Rep is publicly accusing Speaker Johnson of ‘lies’ in their escalating GOP feud - NJ.com, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025
12. Press Release: Stefanik Announces $150 Million Agreement with Department of Commerce for Semiconductor Technology in New York - Quiver Quantitative, (Elise Stefanik), December 2, 2025

1. Press Release: Suozzi and Tenney Urge Secretary of State Rubio to Act on Behalf of Long Island Man Detained in Iran - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), December 2, 2025
2. Oneida County GOP to host Stefanik fundraiser - Rome Sentinel, (Claudia Tenney), December 2, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Warren, Booker, Blumenthal Press Twenty-One Credit Unions on Predatory Overdraft Fees Amid Trump's Illegal Attempt to Shut Down the CFPB - Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), December 2, 2025
2. Press Release: Senator Susan Collins Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Injury Compensation Access for Federal Workers - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), December 2, 2025
3. Senator Collins Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Federal Workers’ Access to Injury Compensation - U.S. Senator Susan Collins (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), December 2, 2025
4. Second Boat Strike Draws Bipartisan Anger, Push for Fast Hearings - Time Magazine, (Richard Blumenthal), December 2, 2025
5. Kwatra Talks Defense, Energy, Trade, With US Senators - IndiaWest, (Richard Blumenthal), December 2, 2025
6. Proposed SWIFT Act would increase Social Security benefits for widows, widowers - McKnight's Senior Living, (Richard Blumenthal), December 2, 2025

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