New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Let New Yorkers decide on open primaries - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), June 14, 2026
2. This week’s biggest Winners & Losers - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), June 12, 2026

1. Talk of the Tiers: Congressman Nick Langworthy (Part VI) - WETM, (Nick Langworthy), June 14, 2026
2. Talk of the Tiers: Congressman Nick Langworthy (Part VI) - Yahoo, (Nick Langworthy), June 14, 2026
3. Talk of the Tiers: Congressman Nick Langworthy (Part VI) - AOL.com, (Nick Langworthy), June 14, 2026
4. The Pulse of the People | 06-14-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), June 14, 2026
5. Andrea Stricker | 06-14-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), June 14, 2026
6. Hochul taunts Texans over Knicks NBA Finals victory: ‘Who’s winning now?’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 14, 2026
7. Kathy Hochul guarantees Knicks fans won’t have Game 5 tickets canceled by Spurs - Yahoo Sports, (Kathy Hochul), June 14, 2026
8. Ads in New York Must Now Label AI-Generated ‘Synthetic Performers’ - Broadband Breakfast, (Kathy Hochul), June 14, 2026
9. ACS would have to finally cough up critical records for city probers under newly passed bill - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 14, 2026
10. Letter to Governor Hochul: New York’s 911 dispatchers need your help! - the wellsville sun, (Kathy Hochul), June 14, 2026
11. New York’s state budget process is broken (Editorial Board Opinion) - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 14, 2026
12. Commentary: If governing happens behind closed doors, is it still democracy? - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), June 14, 2026
13. On the road in New York with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin - Spectrum News NY1, (Lee Zeldin), June 13, 2026
14. Hochul has not said what she'll do about a data center ban. But she's dropping clues. - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), June 13, 2026
15. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway officially added to NY's scenic byway system - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 13, 2026
16. New York bill to pause data centers awaits Hochul decision - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 13, 2026
17. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway officially added to state scenic byway system - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 13, 2026
18. State to install signs for new Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad scenic byway - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 13, 2026
19. Blakeman Launches Digital Ad Campaign against Hochul’s ‘Solar Scam’ - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), June 13, 2026
20. New York's Hochul Announces $10 Million Hunger Relief Infrastructure Fund Amid Federal Nutrition Cuts - Latin Times, (Kathy Hochul), June 13, 2026
21. Exclusive | Trump’s EPA moves to kill Gavin Newsom’s EV mandates for good — with $1B in potential savings - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), June 12, 2026
22. Opinion | Kathy Hochul and the ‘Gestating Parent’ - WSJ, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
23. Governor Hochul Announces Investments in Western New York and Highlights Affordability Agenda - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
24. Kathy Hochul Faces Heat Over Ties to Democratic Payroll Vendor Accused of ‘Borderline Barbaric’ Parental Leave Policies - freebeacon.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
25. Capitol Conversations: Bureau reporters break down the latest - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
26. New York eyes new nuclear subsidies - E&E News by POLITICO, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
27. Governor Hochul touts state budget affordability relief while in Buffalo - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
28. Buffalo to receive $70 million in state aid; FeedMore WNY gets $24 million - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
29. Development help on the way through state funds - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
30. Hochul’s $9B surprise leaves New York facing a fiscal cliff - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
31. Enacted state budget roughly $9 billion more than initially announced - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
32. Gov. Hochul announces $6 million to reconstruct Kohler Pool in the City of Tonawanda - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
33. $10M available through new NY PLATES grant program - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
34. Gov. Hochul presents grants to local communities - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
35. Hochul announces investments in WNY, highlights affordability agenda - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
36. Jamestown, Falconer awarded state funding for downtowns - Post Journal, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
37. Hochul: immigration enforcement creates anxiety before FIFA World Cup - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
38. Hochul Announces Emergency Preparedness Funding for Finger Lakes Counties - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
39. NY Bishops Urge Hochul to Veto Bill That ‘Mocks the Foundation of the Family’ - thetablet.org, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
40. Hochul dismisses North Aud block concerns - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
41. Go bold, Bruce Blakeman — with a tax plan even Democrats can love - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026
42. Trump says New York governor "reneged" on Constitution pipeline deal - Oklahoma Energy Today, (Kathy Hochul), June 12, 2026

1. Chuck Schumer’s Other Challenge Is Geographic - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), June 14, 2026
2. Gillibrand, Schumer, urge aid for NY fruit, crop farmers after spring frost - Oneida Dispatch, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), June 14, 2026
3. Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump - News4JAX, (Chuck Schumer), June 14, 2026
4. Platner shows Democrats will forever cast swastika shadows | Opinion - thegazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), June 14, 2026
5. Schumer: FEMA $$ We Secured Puts Jasper-Troupsburg Community On The Path For A Safer Future - the wellsville sun, (Chuck Schumer), June 13, 2026
6. Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump - Alton Telegraph, (Chuck Schumer), June 13, 2026
7. Schumer: ‘We are poised to take back the Senate’ - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), June 13, 2026
8. Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump - Ottumwa Courier, (Chuck Schumer), June 13, 2026
9. Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump - Traverse City Record-Eagle, (Chuck Schumer), June 13, 2026
10. Push for new Cyber Force service branch narrowly fails in the Senate - Defense One, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 12, 2026
11. Gillibrand celebrates $23M in federal funding for Long Island initiatives - LI Press, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 12, 2026
12. Gillibrand visits Arts Center Lake Placid, celebrates $1M in federal funding - The Daily Gazette, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 12, 2026
13. Graham Platner finally embraced by powerful mainstream Dem leaders after primary election victory - kotaradio.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 12, 2026
14. Thune and Schumer Lack the Thick Skin of Their Predecessors - News of the United States - NOTUS, (Chuck Schumer), June 12, 2026
15. It’s Schumer vs. Collins as midterms heat up - Semafor, (Chuck Schumer), June 12, 2026
16. How Senate Democrats Got Their Mojo Back - News of the United States - NOTUS, (Chuck Schumer), June 12, 2026
17. Senate Democrats’ political fortunes have improved. ‘It didn’t happen by accident,’ Schumer says. - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), June 12, 2026
18. Trump Goes to the NBA Finals -- Look Who Attacked Him - The Breeze Courier, (Chuck Schumer), June 12, 2026
19. Spy law on track to lapse after Congress fails to act - JC Post, (Chuck Schumer), June 12, 2026

1. Ticketmaster says no valid Game 5 tickets will be revoked - ABC7 New York, (Letitia James), June 14, 2026
2. ChatGPT Faces 42-State Probe: Sycophancy Design Flaw Named in Subpoena - Tech Times, (Letitia James), June 14, 2026
3. NY AG Letitia James Demands Spurs Allow Knicks Fans to Buy Game 5 Finals Tickets - TMZ, (Letitia James), June 13, 2026
4. Foul play: N.Y. Gov. Hochul blasts Spurs and Ticketmaster for blocking Knicks fans from Finals - NBC News, (Letitia James), June 13, 2026
5. Letitia James - City & State New York, (Letitia James), June 13, 2026
6. NY AG James announces election protection hotline ahead of early primary voting - WRGB, (Letitia James), June 13, 2026
7. Phillip Mitchell Apologizes, Jeff Metcalf Responds To Presser, Letitia James Gaslights D (YosD5Mzu9l) - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), June 12, 2026

1. Don’t play politics with New Yorkers’ pensions — or with the truth (Guest Opinion by Thomas P. DiNapoli) - Syracuse.com, (Tom DiNapoli), June 12, 2026
2. Readers sound off on Israel Bonds, a commuter’s murder and Knicks fans - New York Daily News, (Tom DiNapoli), June 12, 2026

1. Commentary: If governing happens behind closed doors, is it still democracy? - Times Union, (Carl Heastie), June 14, 2026

1. Garbarino, Nadler, D'Esposito, Goldman Introduce The ‘Continued Costs of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Act’ To Aid FDNY and NYPD - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), June 14, 2026
2. New York Post Opinion: Why the Senate must hold an impeachment trial for Alejandro Mayorkas, Americans deserve the truth - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), June 13, 2026
3. Garbarino Co-Led Bill To Increase Access To Capital For Small Businesses Passes House - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), June 13, 2026
4. Garbarino Introduces Volunteer First Responder Housing Act - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), June 13, 2026
5. Garbarino, Moskowitz Urge President Biden To Reconsider FDA Rule With Potential To Open Illicit Revenue Stream For Hamas-Allied Terrorists - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), June 12, 2026

1. Fundraising Update: Representative Nicole Malliotakis just disclosed $183.5K of new fundraising - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 12, 2026

1. Antonio Delgado Obituary (2026) - Texas City, TX - Carnes Funeral Home - Texas City - Legacy | Obituary Search, (Antonio Delgado), June 13, 2026

1. Democrats vying for Stefanik's congressional seat debate at CBS6 - WRGB, (Elise Stefanik), June 12, 2026
2. How a Trump endorsement shook up a NY House race to replace Stefanik - Democrat and Chronicle, (Elise Stefanik), June 12, 2026
3. Stefanik delivers $4M for the North Country - Sun Community News, (Elise Stefanik), June 12, 2026

1. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) joins LiveNOW from FOX - LiveNOW from FOX, (Claudia Tenney), June 14, 2026
2. Rep. Tenney discusses US strike, FISA law, and anti-American rhetoric in NYC politics - Fox News, (Claudia Tenney), June 13, 2026
3. Rep. Tenney discusses US strike, FISA law, and anti-American rhetoric in NYC politics - Yahoo, (Claudia Tenney), June 13, 2026
4. GOP lawmaker says it's 'really important' that US continues cartel crackdown - Yahoo, (Claudia Tenney), June 13, 2026
5. Congresswoman Tenney Applauds $3 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Funding for NY-24 Infrastructure Projects, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), June 12, 2026
6. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Highlights $3 Million Funding for NY-24 Infrastructure Initiatives - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), June 12, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. ‘Transactional nature’: US senators question justice department’s request to drop case against Adani - Scroll.in, (Richard Blumenthal), June 14, 2026
2. Blumenthal, Shaheen Secure Provision to Protect Stars and Stripes Independence i... - U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), June 13, 2026
3. Jr NAA Hosts Roundtable Discussion With Lamont, Blumenthal - The Newtown Bee, (Richard Blumenthal), June 12, 2026
4. Opinion: Blumenthal and Tong are right about Ticketmaster. It’s Congress’ duty to change this' - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), June 12, 2026
5. 'Answer in YES or NO, please!': Watch Blumenthal's heated exchange with Trump's judicial nominees - The Economic Times, (Richard Blumenthal), June 12, 2026
6. Democratic senators question DOJ decision to drop case against billionaire - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), June 12, 2026
7. Sweeping veterans package would fast-track the Major Richard Star Act, 60 other bills - Stars and Stripes, (Richard Blumenthal), June 12, 2026
8. Republican Senators Are Helping Trump Steal Elections - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), June 12, 2026
9. Senators Blast Trump Judicial Pick’s Election Evasion ‘Script’ - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), June 12, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. Anti-Cruelty Laws and Public Health at Risk: Stop Harmful Farm Bill Provisions - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), June 13, 2026