New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. LaGuardia Crash Tests New Port Authority Leader - The New York Times, (Kathryn Garcia), March 25, 2026
2. Mamdani backtracks on rental voucher expansion - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), March 25, 2026
3. Mamdani in hot water over CityFHEPS flip-flop - Politico, (Eric Adams), March 25, 2026

1. Rep. Nick Langworthy temporarily closes Jamestown office after threats - MSN, (Nick Langworthy), March 25, 2026
2. Rob Astorino, WOR and NewsMax host Interview - Curtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning - iHeart, (Rob Astorino (R)), March 25, 2026
3. EPA’s Zeldin: No legal authority or political will for climate regulation - E&E News by POLITICO, (Lee Zeldin), March 25, 2026
4. 4 years after Zeldin’s near win, New York GOP still can’t break through - Politico, (Lee Zeldin; Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
5. Gov. Kathy Hochul outlines economic plan during Central NY visit - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
6. Elected officials pressure Hochul to bar local resources from federal immigration enforcement at rally - Columbia Daily Spectator, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
7. Hochul rallies in Rochester ahead of budget vote - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
8. The Kathy Hochul Donors in the Jeffrey Epstein Files - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
9. Hochul's 'ominous' poll results give GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman a potential path to victory - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
10. Kathy Hochul pleads with rich New Yorkers to move back from Florida — now her 2022 jab to ‘jump on a bus’ has resurfaced - Yahoo Finance, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
11. Opinion | Hochul Wants a Climate Reprieve - WSJ, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
12. Internal GOP poll shows Blakeman just 9 points behind Hochul - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
13. Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Rollbacks Could Harm Environmental Justice Communities - NYCLU, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
14. Hochul lays out proposals to combat affordability crisis - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
15. Hochul visits Syracuse to push changes she says will make living in NY cheaper - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
16. What’s essential: Hochul must reduce the pain with Essential Plan changes - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
17. Hochul Proposes Rollbacks on Landmark Climate Law - The New Paltz Oracle, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
18. Governor Hochul delivers state budget agenda - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
19. Governor Hochul Announces $42M Awarded to Establish 200 Units of Supportive Housing Across New York City - hcr.ny.gov, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
20. New York Tax Push on Startup Investments Draws Tech Sector’s Ire - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
21. North Country lawmakers push for more child care funding in state budget - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
22. Hochul's Climate Act case runs cold absent clarity - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
23. Hochul pitches budget with $300M boost for Rochester area - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
24. Hochul unveils eleventh-hour push to defang New York's climate law - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
25. Complete coverage: Hochul lays out her 'affordability agenda' - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
26. Let’s not talk about the climate law - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
27. The A.I. “Hope & Change” Election - Puck, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
28. Governor Hochul highlights increased support for gun safety legislation - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
29. Environmental groups, Dems urge Hochul not to change climate protection plan - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
30. 470,000 New Yorkers will lose Essential Plan Health coverage in July—Governor and Legislators must act to protect them - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
31. Hochul reiterates legislative proposals on ghost gun crackdown - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
32. What's holding up the immigrant protections package in Albany - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
33. Bruce Blakeman Within Single Digits of Hochul in NY Race: Internal Poll - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
34. NYS elected leaders and employers sound the alarm: Fix Tier 6 in the budget now - NYSUT.org, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
35. New Yorkers expected to rally at the NYS Capitol over Hochul climate law changes - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
36. Governor Hochul defends climate law changes amid Albany rally - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
37. Hochul touts her 'affordability' agenda on Cheektowaga visit - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
38. Cal Thomas: Sending in the clowns - West Central Tribune, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
39. Governor Hochul targets 3D-printed guns and illegal weapon mods in NY - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
40. Hochul proposes reforms to speed up development. Will they work? - The Business Journals, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
41. Hochul announces mental health training for responders - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
42. Hochul pushes ‘Let Them Build’ plan to tackle New York housing crisis - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026
43. MTA-owned lot in Crown Heights to transform into housing - News12 | Connecticut, (Kathy Hochul), March 25, 2026

1. Gillibrand accuses Trump administration of betraying America’s seniors - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 25, 2026
2. Gillibrand, Clyburn reintroduce legislation protecting voting rights - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 25, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer’s Other Challenge Is Geographic - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
4. Senate Dems send DHS counteroffer - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
5. Senate GOP-backed deal to end DHS shutdown draws extensive fire - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
6. Schumer throws wrench into bipartisan plan to reopen DHS - The Center Square, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
7. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on DHS Funding - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
8. Chuck Schumer Warns Trump Is 'Tying Himself In A Triple Knot,' Citing TSA Shutdown, Risk Of War In Iran, Voter Suppression Push - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
9. ICYMI: Senate Democrats Spotlight Skyrocketing Energy Costs Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis - Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
10. Homeland Security Talks Hit Snag as Democrats Demand ICE Restrictions - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
11. DHS reopening deal on shaky ground amid bipartisan backlash - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
12. Republicans balk at Senate Democrats' DHS shutdown counteroffer - CNBC, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
13. These pro-Palestinian PACs are trying to beat AIPAC at its own game - The Forward, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
14. TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight - KSAT, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
15. Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker Slam ICE Deployment, Urge Trump To Pay TSA Workers Now— 'Enough Is Enough' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
16. Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown - News4JAX, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
17. Joe Scarborough Snaps at Chuck Schumer in Dispute Over Iran: ‘Why Don’t We Talk About the Yankees?’ - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
18. Stuart Varney: Blame Schumer and Democrats for airport delays - Fox Business, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
19. Senate Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
20. Dems block DHS funding after GOP rejects their counter, Thune says Schumer ‘going in circles’ - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
21. John Thune rejects new DHS offer from Democrats: ‘Not even close’ - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
22. U.S BREAKING: Chuck Schumer Blasts Donald Trump Over Mail-In Vote U-Turn, Calls Him a HYPOCRITE - Oneindia, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
23. What time is Senate vote today on shutdown 2026? Next vote, DHS news - Bergen Record, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026
24. Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Again After GOP Rejects Counteroffer - ntd.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 25, 2026

1. Top Trump housing official issues new criminal referral for New York AG Letitia James - CNN, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026
2. Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution after a previous case was dismissed - CBS News, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026
3. Trump housing chief Bill Pulte seeks new DOJ probe of New York AG Letitia James - MS NOW, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026
4. Trump housing official Bill Pulte issues new criminal referrals targeting Letitia James - KATU, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026
5. Trump housing official Bill Pulte issues new criminal referrals targeting Letitia James - KUTV, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026
6. Trump housing official Bill Pulte issues new criminal referrals targeting Letitia James - KFXL, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026
7. Trump housing official refers Letitia James for insurance fraud investigation - bnonews.com, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026
8. AG Letitia James Health Care Helpline Recovers Over $1.5 Million - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026
9. FHFA chief submits two criminal referrals to DOJ alleging Letitia James committed insurance fraud - mezha.net, (Letitia James), March 25, 2026

1. Republicans Struggle to Respond to Shooting, Reflecting Political Peril - The New York Times, (Andrew Garbarino), March 25, 2026
2. Analysis | Republicans dig in on defending ICE - The Washington Post, (Andrew Garbarino), March 25, 2026
3. Moderate Maverick: Andrew Garbarino Steps Into the Line of Fire Over ICE Oversight - southfloridareporter.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 25, 2026

1. Hochul challenger Antonio Delgado drops out of New York gubernatorial race - MSN, (Antonio Delgado), March 25, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. As Trump sends more troops toward Iran, lawmakers want more answers - The Hill, (Richard Blumenthal), March 25, 2026
2. Republicans need to get serious about funding TSA: Sen. Blumenthal - MS NOW, (Richard Blumenthal), March 25, 2026
3. ICYMI: Senate Democrats Spotlight Skyrocketing Energy Costs Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis - Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), March 25, 2026
4. Pentagon has no plan to stop Trump sons profiting from defense contracts: Warren, Blumenthal - CNBC, (Richard Blumenthal), March 25, 2026
5. Senators say $375 mln New Mexico verdict against Meta shows need to pass KOSA - MLex, (Richard Blumenthal), March 25, 2026
6. “Let the Senate Be the Senate Again” - Wake Up To Politics | Gabe Fleisher, (Richard Blumenthal), March 25, 2026
7. Greenville attorney questioned on stance on 2020 election, January 6th - Greenville Online, (Richard Blumenthal), March 25, 2026
8. Opinion | The One Question Trump’s Judicial Picks Refuse to Answer - The New York Times, (Richard Blumenthal), March 25, 2026