New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Enters 2020 Presidential Race - Arizona Daily Sun, (Bill de Blasio), June 9, 2026
2. Mamdani can learn a thing or two from his predecessors — not that it would help - New York Post, (Eric Adams), June 9, 2026
3. Exclusive | Court thwarts Mamdani’s effort to shutter a NYC homeless drop-in center — for now - New York Post, (Eric Adams), June 9, 2026

1. Press Release: Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $60.5 Million FEMA Funding for Jasper-Troupsburg School Reconstruction - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), June 9, 2026
2. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visits Binghamton to push for new fracking pipeline - WSKG, (Lee Zeldin), June 9, 2026
3. Trump hosts Lee Zeldin and Dan Scavino in presidential suite for NBA Finals - Washington Examiner, (Lee Zeldin), June 9, 2026
4. Governor Hochul Announces Major Rochester Investments and Highlights Affordability Agenda - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
5. Gov. Hochul defends $1 billion POWER rebate checks amid rising RG&E and NYSEG utility rates - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
6. Kathy Hochul makes endorsement in NY Assembly primary in Syracuse - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
7. Border czar Tom Homan taunts New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with threats of ICE surge - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
8. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul Make World Cup Announcement - C-SPAN, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
9. Gov. Kathy Hochul extends bar hours for FIFA World Cup - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
10. In case you didn’t know, Kathy Hochul really loves the Bills - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
11. Gov. Hochul announces $20M for Terrence Building demolition - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
12. Trump slams Hochul on pipeline ‘deal’ - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
13. Hochul signs legislation extending bar, restaurant hours during World Cup - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
14. Last call: Bars, restau­rants can serve until 4 a.m. during World Cup, Hochul says - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
15. New York lawmakers wrap up by passing kids chatbot safety bill and two AI transparency acts - Transparency Coalition, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
16. Gov. Kathy Hochul extends bar hours for FIFA World Cup - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
17. Hochul touts progress on transforming Syracuse Developmental Center into housing hub - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
18. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visits Syracuse on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
19. Gov. Hochul sign legislation to expand bar and restaurant hours for World Cup - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
20. White House border czar Tom Homan blames New York Gov. Hochul for promised ICE surge - CNBC, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
21. Ads in New York must now label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’ - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
22. Gov. Hochul speaks at MCC about state budget funding for local childcare, housing projects, and more - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
23. State budget includes $20 million for demolition of former Rochester Psychiatric Center - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
24. Irondequoit landslide repair could cost homeowners up to $1 million, residents appeal to Gov. Kathy Hochul for help - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
25. N.Y. Gov Hochul’s tough love for Mamdani? She draws line over next NYC budget - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
26. Gov. Hochul signs law extending N.Y. bar hours to 4 a.m. for World Cup - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
27. New Super PAC Forms to Back Hochul's GOP Challenger - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
28. ICE blasts 'reckless' Mamdani, Hochul as agency IDs criminal illegal migrants picked up in NY - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
29. White House Border Czar Tom Homan and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have been at odds over Immigrations and Customs Enforcement actions in New York. - The Franklin News Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
30. N.Y. Gov. Hochul issues statewide weather warning - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
31. New York Pro-Life Advocates Unmoved by Suicide Law Rules as Public Comment Underway - thetablet.org, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
32. Opinion | America needs more data centers. New York wants fewer. - The Washington Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
33. Hochul: $161 million available for NYS artists, arts & culture organizations - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
34. New York Passes Legislation Requiring AI Disclosures in News Content - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
35. The Haggle | New York Focus - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
36. NY Gov. Hochul MUST sign one-year moratorium on big data center build out. - Daily Kos, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
37. ‘More ICE than ever’ coming to NYC, Homan says - USA Today, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
38. Homan says NYC will 'see more ICE agents' than ever in deployment following new law - NBC Montana, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
39. Rochester to receive millions under Hochul affordability agenda - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
40. Gov. Hochul signs law extending bar hours during 2026 World Cup - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
41. Richard Kessel named chairman of Nassau University Medical Center Board - LI Press, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
42. Tom Homan Says 'More ICE Agents Than You Have Ever Seen' Coming To New York City After Kathy Hochul Signs - Benzinga, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026
43. Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers' - The Independent, (Kathy Hochul), June 9, 2026

1. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand backs New York Olympic bid - WAMC, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 9, 2026
2. Feds investigating refugee death - Investigative Post, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 9, 2026
3. N.Y. lawmakers seek to prevent loan ‘cliff’ for healthcare professions - Binghamton University, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 9, 2026
4. Gillibrand announces $1M in federal funding for Lake Placid Arts Center - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 9, 2026
5. Gillibrand introduces bill that expands what professional degree means - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 9, 2026
6. Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries And Other Democrats Slam Trump's 'Illegal War' In Iran As Conflict Reaches 100-Day Mark - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), June 9, 2026
7. Progressive groups launch anti-Schumer billboard campaign in Washington - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), June 9, 2026
8. Hawaii leaders meet Congress at annual DC summit - KITV, (Chuck Schumer), June 9, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer Says Trump Made Knicks Finals 'About Himself' As New York's Madison Square Garden Lockdown - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), June 9, 2026
10. Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer), June 9, 2026

1. NYS Attorney General Letitia James sues arbitrator for allegedly favoring lenders - Newsday, (Letitia James), June 9, 2026
2. Watch: Republican NY Attorney General candidate Saritha Komatireddy - Lohud, (Letitia James), June 9, 2026
3. Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million From CVS For Defrauding Medicaid - Harlem World Magazine, (Letitia James), June 9, 2026
4. Judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee - CNBC, (Letitia James), June 9, 2026
5. Why Saritha Komatireddy wants to topple Leticia James | Opinion - Lohud, (Letitia James), June 9, 2026

1. Boomers Selling Longtime Homes Would Get Tax Holiday on Their Profits Under New Bill - Realtor.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 9, 2026
2. Senior Homeowners Could Get $1 Million Tax Break Under New GOP Bill - Newsweek, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 9, 2026

1. Ruben Delgado Tapia Obituary - Chowchilla, CA - Dignity Memorial, (Antonio Delgado), June 9, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Supports Secure America Act to Strengthen Border Security and Support Law Enforcement, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), June 9, 2026
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Supports Secure America Act to Enhance Border Security and Law Enforcement Funding - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), June 9, 2026
3. Meet the Democratic candidates for New York's 24th congressional district - Spectrum News, (Claudia Tenney), June 9, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Schakowsky, Blumenthal, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging - Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), June 9, 2026
2. Blumenthal Announces He Will Live UC & Force NDAA Amendment Votes on the Major Richard Star Act This Week - U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), June 9, 2026
3. Blumenthal, Himes (opinion): Our report from Ukraine — ‘Russia is losing, not winning’ - New Haven Register, (Richard Blumenthal), June 9, 2026
4. Sen. Blumenthal warns about dangers of hot cars amid summer heat - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), June 9, 2026

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3. “A Better Balance for Campaign Finance Disclosure”, June 9, 2026
4. “Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud”, June 9, 2026
5. “FBI’s Fulton County 2020 investigation fails to deliver, so far”, June 9, 2026
6. “Exclusive: Democrats Set in Motion Plan to Redraw Congressional Maps in as Many as 13 States”, June 9, 2026
7. “Delaware Entity Voting Should Sound Alarm Over Corporate Power”, June 9, 2026
8. “The Justice Department Hasn’t Taken Its Usual Steps to Protect the 2026 Election”, June 9, 2026