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1. Bill de Blasio's secret lover is revealed as friends spill details - Daily Mail, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
2. Zohran Mamdani-proofing: Eric Adams moves to cement agenda — and halt successor's - Newsday, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
3. Zohran Mamdani is reviving the worst of the de Blasio years - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
4. Adams administration proposes new rules for legalizing basement, cellar apartments in NYC - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
5. Exclusive | Zohran Mamdani mulls tapping Bill de Blasio’s controversial homeless services chief as NYC’s top lawyer - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
6. Mayor Adams to travel to Israel during last weeks in office - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
7. Zohran Mamdani mulls tapping Bill de Blasio’s controversial homeless services chief as NYC’s top lawyer - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
8. NYC Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Covert Reception for Albanian Officials at Gracie Mansion - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
9. NYC has had plenty of mayors — but none like our next one - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
10. Eric Adams Will Travel to Israel on Friday, His Office Announces - La Voce di New York, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
11. Mamdani Fills 2 Top Posts With Government Veteran and Trusted Aide - The New York Times, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
12. Anti-parade Zohran Mamdani touts affordable housing agenda as he meets with servicemen on Veterans Day - New York Post, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
13. Mamdani taps ex-de Blasio deputy, campaign manger as top City Hall aides - New York Daily News, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
14. Op-Ed | Administration accomplishments - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
15. Zohran Mamdani’s first staff picks show he’s going full speed ahead … to disaster - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
16. Former Eric Adams Prosecutor Joins Clement & Murphy - Law360, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
17. New York Mayor-elect Mamdani taps a budget and policy veteran to be his No. 2 at City Hall - WPLG Local 10, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
18. Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams Travels to Israel in Final Days, Directly Contrasting Mamdani’s Anti-Israel Stance - 5 Towns Central, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
19. Mamdani picks his top 2 City Hall deputies - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio), November 11, 2025
20. NYC Mayor Eric Adams to visit Israel, focus on antisemitism and tech ties - Israel National News, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
21. New York City’s Diplomatic Farewell: Eric Adams’ Israel and Albania Visits Open Doors to Global Travel Opportunities, Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour World, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
22. Mamdani transition: Mayor-elect noncommittal on keeping public safety deputy mayor role in his administration - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
23. Veterans Day 2025: NYC expands affordable housing access for veterans - SILive.com, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025
24. 🇺🇸 NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS: MR. MAMDANI, THIS IS NEW YORK, NOT CUBA OR CHINA Reporter: "Do you have any last words for Zohran Mamdani’s New York?" Mayor Eric Adams: "This is New York. It's not Cuba. It's not China. It is the center of capitalis - X, (Eric Adams), November 11, 2025

1. House called to vote on shutdown-stopping deal, local congress members have opposing views - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Nick Langworthy), November 11, 2025
2. Churchill: Andrew Cuomo, the Adirondack mountain man? - Times Union, (Andrew Cuomo), November 11, 2025
3. The NYC Demographic Trends That Shaped Mamdani’s Win - The New York Times, (Andrew Cuomo), November 11, 2025
4. John Oliver reacts to Zohran Mamdani's New York mayor election win - AOL.com, (Andrew Cuomo), November 11, 2025
5. Governor Hochul and Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader Announce Historic Agreement to Strengthen Economic and Cultural Ties - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
6. Gov. Kathy Hochul meets with leaders in the Dominican Republic - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
7. Environmental advocates endorse Delgado for New York governor - E&E News by POLITICO, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
8. NYC free buses: New York Governor Kathy Hochul not in support of Zohran Mamdani's election promise - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
9. Voters in the Adirondacks find flaws in both Stefanik and Hochul for Governor - North Country Public Radio, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
10. Free Bus Rides In New York: Governor Kathy Hochul Raises Doubts Over Zohran Mamdani’s Poll Promise - NDTV Profit, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
11. Zohran Mamdani's fare-free NYC bus plan gets a bit of a cold shoulder from Gov. Kathy Hochul - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
12. Former Hochul, Cuomo aide alleged as Chinese agent goes to trial this week - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
13. Legislation signed in honor of Veterans Day and military service - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
14. NY governor pours cold water on Mamdani free bus plan - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
15. Troopers PBA calls on N.Y. to boost support for former military servicemembers - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
16. Niagara Falls will be illuminated green Tuesday evening for Veterans Day - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
17. Hochul Puts the Brakes on Free Buses - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
18. Kathy Hochul Pushes Back On Zohran Mamdani’s Free Bus Plan - Benzinga, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
19. E&E News: Pipeline project breaks through in once-resistant Northeast - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
20. Governor Hochul announces safeguards for AI companions operating in New York State - Flack Broadcasting, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
21. New York Gov Hochul casts doubt on Mamdani free bus plan - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
22. Elise Stefanik, Republican Who Dominated House Antisemitism Hearings, to Run for New York Governor - Washington Jewish Week, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025
23. Governor Hochul Announces Two Critical Accelerated Pavement Restoration Projects to Begin in Westchester County Next Year Along Routes 133 and 100B - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), November 11, 2025

1. Statement from DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand on Republicans’ Refusal to Lower Health Care Costs - DSCC: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 11, 2025
2. How Chuck Schumer plans to weather the storm - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
3. Chuck Schumer navigates bruised feelings and a busted shutdown - MSNBC News, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
4. US Senate votes to end shutdown: Why Democrats are upset with Chuck Schumer - Al Jazeera, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
5. Get rid of Chuck Schumer!!! (And replace him with who???) - So What | Chris Cillizza, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
6. One Weird Trick to Get Rid of Chuck Schumer - The American Prospect, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
7. The US in brief: Democrats call for Chuck Schumer’s head - The Economist, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
8. Democrats question Chuck Schumer's leadership after shutdown vote - KUAF Public Radio, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
9. Opinion | Chuck Schumer Is a Convenient Punching Bag, but He’s Not the Real Problem - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
10. In shutdown fight, Chuck Schumer showed he was overmatched and over his head - AJC.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
11. Oysterman Aims to Retire ‘Crying Chuck’ Schumer As Well as Susan Collins - The Maine Wire, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
12. Democrats, left empty-handed in shutdown, turn fury on Schumer - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
13. Schumer stares down progressive fury over handling of shutdown - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
14. Chuck Schumer Faces Growing Calls to Resign. Here’s Who Could Replace Him - Newsweek, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
15. Soros-backed group launches primary push to take down Chuck Schumer: 'Need leaders with backbone' - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
16. How Democrats fell out of love with Chuck Schumer - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
17. Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe - AP News, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
18. Chuck Schumer’s time has run out | EDITORIAL - Baltimore Sun, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
19. Zach Wahls, Nathan Sage call on Dem leader Chuck Schumer to step down as shutdown ends - The Des Moines Register, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
20. Progressives Blame Schumer After Shutdown Strategy Collapses - The Wall Street Journal, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
21. MORNING GLORY: Senator Chuck Schumer’s epic face plant - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
22. Why Furious Progressives Probably Can’t Do Anything About Chuck Schumer - National Review, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
23. 'Step aside as the minority leader,' Ro Khanna says about Chuck Schumer - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
24. Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Chuck Schumer’s Shutdown Implosion With a Swipe at His Age - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
25. Chuck Schumer Facing Mounting Pressure to Step Down as Minority Leader After Shutdown Debacle - Megyn Kelly – The Devil May Care, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
26. Chuck Schumer’s Shutdown Failure - National Review, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
27. Lawrence O’Donnell & Rachel Maddow Give Verdict on Chuck Schumer Amid Backlash - TV Insider, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
28. Senate votes to end shutdown as Chuck Schumer faces criticism - The Independent, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
29. Distraught, Betrayed, and Mad as Hell: Your Takes on the Shutdown - Mother Jones, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
30. Angry Democrats call on Schumer to resign after eight vote to end shutdown - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
31. David Axelrod says Chuck Schumer is 'in bigger trouble' after government shutdown turmoil - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
32. Schumer is now the most unpopular Senate Democratic leader on record, say polls - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
33. CNN Data Guru Reveals Just How Much Democrats Can’t Stand Chuck Schumer - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
34. Watch Jon Stewart rip Giants and Democrats ending shutdown in one hilarious rant - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
35. Lawrence O’Donnell & Rachel Maddow Give Verdict on Chuck Schumer Amid Backlash - IMDb, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
36. Axelrod: Schumer ‘in bigger trouble now’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
37. Even establishment Democrats say Chuck Schumer must go - Salon.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
38. An alternate view of Chuck Schumer and the shutdown deal - Forward Kentucky, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
39. Lawrence O’Donnell & Rachel Maddow Give Verdict on Chuck Schumer Amid Backlash - Citizen Tribune, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
40. 'People are pissed': Democrats fume over Senate shutdown deal, blame Chuck Schumer - The Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
41. Democrats Caved on the Shutdown - National Review, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
42. Why Aren’t Any Senate Democrats Calling On Schumer to Step Down? - Common Dreams, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
43. Trump: Schumer ‘thought he could break the Republicans and the Republicans broke him’ - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
44. Trump says the GOP ‘broke’ Schumer - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
45. ‘Pod’ Bros Accuse Schumer of Secretly Orchestrating Shutdown Cave - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
46. Why Chuck Schumer Needs to Step Down - ColoradoBoulevard.net, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
47. Lawrence O’Donnell & Rachel Maddow Give Verdict on Chuck Schumer Amid Backlash - Henry Herald, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
48. Chuck Schumer Faces Democratic Criticism Over Leadership Amid Government Funding Battle - mezha.net, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
49. The View host Sunny Hostin calls for Chuck Schumer to be replaced after not achieving his goals from the government shutdown. - Facebook, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
50. Trump Says GOP 'Broke' Chuck Schumer As Senate Approves Funding Bill To End Shutdown - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
51. Democrats: The Impending Healthcare Crisis - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
52. Rep. Ro Khanna Calls for Chuck Schumer’s Removal Amid Dem Anger Over Shutdown Vote - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
53. Democrats turn on Schumer amid government shutdown fallout - WBFF, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
54. ‘No one really knows’ who’s running Democratic Party, Sen. John Fetterman admits - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
55. Opinion | Schumer Has Betrayed Us for the Last Time; We Need New Leadership - Common Dreams, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
56. Shutdown deal pits Democrats' moderates and progressives against eight Senate dealmakers - KTAR News 92.3 FM, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
57. Punching Bag Schumer - Reason Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
58. Chuck Schumer Says 41-Day Shutdown Has Exposed Trump's 'Cruelty,' Accuses President Of Holding Innocent Kids, Veterans As 'Political Hostages' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025
59. Zach Wahls, Nathan Sage call on Dem leader Chuck Schumer to step down as shutdown ends - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), November 11, 2025

1. Watchdog group asks for investigation into Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases - The Hill, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
2. US ethics officials removed for inquiring into improper access of mortgage files - The Guardian, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
3. Exclusive | Cops called to Letitia James' Virginia homes two dozen times since she bought them - New York Post, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
4. Advocacy group wants prosecutor Lindsey Halligan investigated, alleging "abuse of power" in charges against Comey and James - CBS News, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
5. Trump’s Beauty Queen Prosecutor Slapped With Professional Misconduct Complaint - The Daily Beast, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
6. Fannie Mae Removed Staff Probing How Trump Team Got Letitia James Docs - Yahoo, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
7. 'Invalid on its face': Pam Bondi's 'telling' attempt to bend 'space and time' gave away the game in one fell swoop, court filing says - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
8. AG James warns of stores refusing SNAP benefits - Sun Community News, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
9. Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats - The Wall Street Journal, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
10. Embarrassing new scandal for indicted NY AG Letitia James over house where lazy grandniece lives - Daily Mail, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
11. Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case - Weekly Real Estate News, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
12. NEW: Attorney General James’ office announces emergency court order win in temporarily blocking Trump administration from punishing states that release SNAP benefits - Flack Broadcasting, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
13. 'Difficult to overstate the damage': Judge's striking rebuke of AG Bondi's DOJ instantly shows up in a bar complaint - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
14. Florida and Virginia pressured to investigate Lindsey Halligan over prosecuting Comey and James - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025
15. Trump, states back in court over SNAP as benefits remain in legal limbo - Fox News, (Letitia James), November 11, 2025

1. Environmental advocates endorse Delgado for New York governor - E&E News by POLITICO, (Antonio Delgado), November 11, 2025

1. Voters in the Adirondacks find flaws in both Stefanik and Hochul for Governor - North Country Public Radio, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
2. Lemondes Backs Stefanik for Governor - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
3. Churchill: Andrew Cuomo, the Adirondack mountain man? - Times Union, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
4. Stefanik receives top Jewish award days after announcing New York governor bid at Manhattan gala - Fox News, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
5. World Jewish Congress Presents 2025 Theodor Herzl Award to U.S. Senator John Fetterman and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - World Jewish Congress, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
6. Stefanik might face Republican primary challenger - The Black Chronicle, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
7. Stefanik runs for governor - The River Reporter, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
8. Fetterman, Stefanik honored with Herzl Award by WJC - The Jerusalem Post, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
9. Elise Stefanik Wants to Be Governor — Yet Says Nothing About Transit - Streetsblog New York City, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
10. Putnam County Executive Byrne Endorses Stefanik for Governor - Yonkers Times, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
11. Analyst: "Hochul vs. Stefanik" NYS Governor race could end up as "Mamdani vs. Trump" - WRGB, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
12. Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's team loaded with Western New Yorkers - WKBW, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025
13. Billionaire Miriam Adelson supports New York gubernatorial candidate Elise Stefanik - Fox News, (Elise Stefanik), November 11, 2025

1. Congresswoman Tenney Honors Local Veterans at Mexico VFW Post 369 Ceremony, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), November 11, 2025
2. Congresswoman Tenney Honors Local Veterans at Mexico VFW Post 369 Ceremony - Representative Claudia Tenney | (.gov), (Claudia Tenney), November 11, 2025
3. Whenever you subsidize something, it becomes more expensive, GOP lawmaker says - Fox Business, (Claudia Tenney), November 11, 2025

1. Katko’s show addresses challenges - Eagle News Online, (John Katko), November 11, 2025

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U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Exclusive | Democratic Lawmakers Say Genesis Insider Sale May Abuse Bankruptcy System - The Wall Street Journal, (Richard Blumenthal), November 11, 2025
2. Senate reaches temporary truce to end record shutdown, but January battle looms - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), November 11, 2025
3. Why Connecticut's senators are voting against reopening the government - ctinsider.com, (Richard Blumenthal), November 11, 2025

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