New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. NYC Lawmaker Promises COPA Revival After Adams' Veto - Law360, (Eric Adams), May 8, 2026

1. Gov. Kathy Hochul pardons 19 people who turned their lives around after convictions - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 10, 2026
2. Power & Politics: Deal or no deal? Confusion over the state budget; Race for governor heats up - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), May 10, 2026
3. This Mother’s Day, put childcare first - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 10, 2026
4. Hochul Moves New York Toward Major Yeshiva Tuition Relief - Anash.org, (Kathy Hochul), May 10, 2026
5. Governor Hochul Honors 56 Fallen Police Officers in Albany - Talk of the Sound, (Kathy Hochul), May 10, 2026
6. Lee Zeldin, settling into 2nd year, proposes major cuts to EPA state spending - Newsday, (Lee Zeldin), May 9, 2026
7. SIENA POLL: Hochul favorability, approval ratings drop; lead over Blakeman increases - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), May 9, 2026
8. Capital Tonight reporter roundtable - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 9, 2026
9. N.Y. Gov. Hochul pardons 19 people convicted of crimes in New York - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 9, 2026
10. Hochul’s state-budget game-playing is getting ever less effective - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 9, 2026
11. Exclusive | Blakeman: I’ll dip into $3.8B Hochul ‘slush fund’ to lower NY taxes - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 9, 2026
12. New York’s Hochul to Back Trump’s Tax Credit for School Choice - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 9, 2026
13. Governor Hochul Announces Agreement on FY 2027 State Budget in Albany - Talk of the Sound, (Kathy Hochul), May 9, 2026
14. New York's second-home tax fuels wealth exodus - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), May 9, 2026
15. A Large Democratic-Led State Says Yes to Trump’s School Choice Program - Education Week, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
16. Kathy Hochul embraces tax initiative to help fund Jewish education - Jewish Insider, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
17. Capitol Conversations: Bureau reporters break down the latest - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
18. Kathy Hochul Chooses Kids Over Unions - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
19. Governor Hochul Announces 21 Transformational Projects in Western New York as Part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
20. With Gov. Hochul’s OK, NY could become second Democrat-led state to opt into federal tax-credit scholarship - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
21. Churchill: We have a deal! Um, no we don't - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
22. Kathy Hochul signals defiance as Tom Homan threatens New York with ICE surge - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
23. Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement that a deal had been reached led to a flurry of recriminations from lawmakers. - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
24. Why Kathy Hochul's NY state budget deal fell apart and what comes next - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
25. City and state budgets are on a collision course. No one knows where they will meet. - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
26. Blakeman visits Albany, Hochul's lead grows in NY governor's race - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
27. A State Budget That Speaks to a New Political Reality - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
28. NYSCC ‘Encouraged’ by Governor Showing Support of School Choice Program - thetablet.org, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
29. Breaking News: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a state budget deal that included funding to expand child care and a tax on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York City. - Facebook, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
30. Morning Briefing: May 8, 2026 - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
31. Hochul’s housing commissioner touts environmental review reforms at affordable housing event - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
32. Another Democratic governor plans to opt into federal tax-credit scholarship - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
33. New York’s Budget Deal Is Still Hazy. Here Are 5 Key Questions. - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
34. Hochul jumped gun on budget deal - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
35. New York’s $268 Billion Budget Deal Includes New Second-Home Tax - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
36. New York to restrict ICE despite threat from Trump’s border czar - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
37. New York to join federal tax program aiding nonprofits that help families pay for private school - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
38. Gov. Hochul’s 2027 state budget agreement announcement sparks backlash - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
39. Hochul proposes $500M pension sweetener as she battles unions in budget stand-off - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
40. Breaking down Albany’s state budget drama - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
41. Hochul curbs local coordination with ICE - The Chief, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
42. Gov. Kathy Hochul says deal on state budget includes controversial NYC pied-à-terre tax - Yahoo News New Zealand, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
43. New York Prepares to Rollback Ambitious Climate Laws - Bloomberg, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
44. Tom Homan: I want one example from Kathy Hochul of ICE arresting someone in a hospital - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
45. Hochul to support Trump’s school choice program in rare move among Democrats - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
46. Gov. Hochul Announces Budget Agreement, Assembly Speaker Disagrees - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
47. Catskill, Athens, Greenwich get $19M for downtown projects - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
48. Critics say messy budget ‘deal’ highlights bigger woes - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
49. Lawmakers Interrupt New York Governor’s Victory Lap on State Budget Agreement - Insurance Journal, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
50. Gov. Hochul Announces General Budget Agreement To Deliver Auto Insurance Relief For New Yorkers - The Indian EYE, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
51. Hochul’s budget standoff hangs on unions’ outrageous $100B pension demand - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
52. New York Readies Rollback From One of the Strictest Climate Laws - Bloomberg, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
53. ‘Conceptual agreement’ on NY state budget includes protest buffer zones, security funding, Hochul says - JNS.org, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
54. Lobbying spending set record high in NY last year. Follow the money - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
55. Trump’s Border Czar Threatens to “Flood” New York With ICE Agents - Truthout, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
56. Governor announces agreement reached on $268 billion state budget - Orleans Hub, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
57. Opinion | Gov. Hochul Must Stop Weakening New York's Landmark Climate Law - Common Dreams, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
58. Lawmakers issue 10th extension to state budget, amid conflicting statements over progress - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
59. The State Budget: Are We There Yet? - The Legislative Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026
60. Gov. Hochul says deal on state budget includes controversial NYC pied-à-terre tax - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 8, 2026

1. User Clip: Kirsten Gillibrand -we the people summit - C-SPAN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 10, 2026
2. Policy at Consensus Miami: State of Crypto - Cryptonews.net, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 10, 2026
3. User Clip: Patriot Act - 9.8.11 - Sen Charles Schumer (D-NY) - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), May 10, 2026
4. NY Sen. Schumer says hantavirus outbreak underscores dangers of CDC staffing cuts - Gothamist, (Chuck Schumer), May 10, 2026
5. Trump Says He'll Have 'Election Integrity Army' in Every State During Midterms That'll Be 'Much Bigger' Than 2024 - People.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 10, 2026
6. Trump: GOP will have ‘election integrity army’ in every state during 2026 midterms - AL.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 10, 2026
7. Sen. Gillibrand secures $1B for Second Avenue subway extension, Gateway Tunnel Project - CBS News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 9, 2026
8. Sen. Gillibrand: lawmakers issuing crypto is 'against the Constitution' - CoinDesk, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 9, 2026
9. Top Dem applauds Trump UFO files release in rare show of support - Fox News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 9, 2026
10. Senate passes bipartisan resolution honoring wartime volunteer 'Donut Dollies' - KEPR, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 9, 2026
11. Chuck Schumer erectile dysfunction: what’s really behind the search and what men are actually trying - Portal CNJ, (Chuck Schumer), May 9, 2026
12. Chuck Schumer erectile dysfunction and what it means for men exploring natural support options - Portal CNJ, (Chuck Schumer), May 9, 2026
13. Chuck Schumer Erectile Dysfunction: What the Meme Reveals About Men's Health Conversations - Portal CNJ, (Chuck Schumer), May 9, 2026
14. DHS Needs to Help States Defend Against AI-Powered Hacking, Schumer Says (May 8, 2026) - VitalLaw.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 9, 2026
15. At Gillibrand’s urging Trump administration to release $400M in energy help - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 8, 2026
16. Sen. Gillibrand secures $1B for Second Avenue subway extension, Gateway Tunnel Project - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 8, 2026
17. Senate passes bipartisan resolution honoring wartime volunteer 'Donut Dollies' - National News Desk, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 8, 2026
18. Senate Banking Committee plans to hold key market structure hearing on Thursday - CoinDesk, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 8, 2026
19. Top Dem applauds Trump UFO files release in rare show of support - WFIN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 8, 2026
20. Release of Pentagon files sparks interest among UFO investigators in Western New York - WGRZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 8, 2026
21. Gillibrand, Schumer back $12.3M for 6 Cayuga County projects - auburnpub.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 8, 2026
22. Lawmakers push to ban company ‘surveillance pricing’ - AOL.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 8, 2026
23. Schumer presses DHS to help local governments defend against AI cyber risks - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), May 8, 2026
24. Sen. Schumer seeks DHS plan on AI cyber coordination with state, local governments - CyberScoop, (Chuck Schumer), May 8, 2026
25. Schumer pushes DHS on potential Mythos hacks - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), May 8, 2026
26. Can this Iowa Democrat beat Chuck Schumer? - So What | Chris Cillizza, (Chuck Schumer), May 8, 2026
27. Putting His Name on Chuck Schumer's UFO Homework Won't Save Trump's Failing Presidency - jezebel.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 8, 2026
28. Meet the Future of the Democratic Party - Robert Reich | Substack, (Chuck Schumer), May 8, 2026

1. Trump-backed investigations into NY AG Letitia James cost taxpayers $1.4M and counting - Gothamist, (Letitia James), May 10, 2026
2. Trump-backed investigations into NY AG Letitia James cost taxpayers $1.4M and counting - WXXI News, (Letitia James), May 9, 2026
3. Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx electeds rally in the Bronx against surveillance pricing - Bronx Times, (Letitia James), May 8, 2026
4. Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx electeds rally in the Bronx against surveillance pricing - PoliticsNY, (Letitia James), May 8, 2026
5. PLEA RELEASE ME: Instagram Ghost Tag Seller Avoids Jail In Deal With AG James - Streetsblog New York City, (Letitia James), May 8, 2026

1. The Legislative Gazette - While Governor Hochul said a budget agreement was reached this week, Assembly Speaker Heastie said there's no agreement - WAMC, (Carl Heastie), May 10, 2026
2. Heastie clarifies comments opposing governor's budget announcement - Spectrum News NY1, (Carl Heastie), May 9, 2026
3. Hochul’s state-budget game-playing is getting ever less effective - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), May 9, 2026
4. Is The Budget Approved? Depends Who You Ask - Long Island Life & Politics, (Carl Heastie), May 9, 2026
5. Heastie clarifies comments opposing governor's budget announcement - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
6. Capitol Conversations: Bureau reporters break down the latest - WXXI News, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
7. NY Gov. Hochul announces ‘general agreement’ on state budget, Heastie says deal's not done - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
8. “We Have a Deal”… Or Do We? Inside NY’s Budget Dispute | New York NOW | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media - THIRTEEN - New York Public Media, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
9. Lawmakers Interrupt New York Governor’s Victory Lap on State Budget Agreement - Insurance Journal, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
10. Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement that a deal had been reached led to a flurry of recriminations from lawmakers. - New York Focus, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
11. Heastie says Hochul was too hasty to announce budget deal - Westfair Communications, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
12. Gov. Hochul Announces Budget Agreement, Assembly Speaker Disagrees - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
13. ‘Still incomplete’: Key questions unanswered on New York state budget - NCPR: North Country Public Radio, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
14. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: Jan. 22, 2026 - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
15. Deal or no deal? Gov. Hochul says pencils down, Albany Democrats say not so fast - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
16. Breaking down Albany’s state budget drama - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
17. 37 Days late, New York's FY2027 Budget has a "general agreement" that's "not a done deal" - WRGB, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
18. NY budget deal in doubt after Hochul announcement challenged by Assembly speaker - FOX 5 New York, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
19. Gov. Hochul’s 2027 state budget agreement announcement sparks backlash - News 12 - Hudson Valley, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
20. Hochul says general agreement met on state budget, lawmakers disagree - Yahoo, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
21. Lawmakers say governor’s budget update is premature - NEWS10 ABC, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
22. NY legislator says no deal after Gov. Hochul announces budget - PIX11, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
23. What’s inside New York’s $268 billion budget agreement: Why Albany Dems say deal may not be done - Fingerlakes1.com, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
24. Deal or no deal? NY budget announcement draws strong reaction from lawmakers - AOL.com, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026
25. Hochul announces $268B budget deal with immigration protections, housing reforms; House Speaker says agreement not finalized - WNYT.com, (Carl Heastie), May 8, 2026

1. Democratic congressional candidates introduce themselves to voters - The Long Island Advance, (Andrew Garbarino), May 10, 2026
2. Garbarino Hosts Housing Affordability Roundtable with Federal Home Loan Bank of New York - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), May 8, 2026
3. Chairman Andrew Garbarino Visits Dayton T. Brown, Inc. to Highlight the Company's National Security Contributions and Regional Impact - The Globe and Mail, (Andrew Garbarino), May 8, 2026
4. Power & Politics: Long Island congressional delegation highlights bipartisan cooperation at LIA Event - News12 | Bronx, (Andrew Garbarino), May 8, 2026

1. Basket Nike Fluo Femme - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, (Max Rose), May 9, 2026
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3. Basket Nike Jaune Fluo Femme - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, (Max Rose), May 8, 2026

1. Vault: Sean Patrick Maloney talks prediction markets - Punchbowl News, (Sean P. Maloney), May 10, 2026

1. Antonio Delgado ends campaign for NY governor - MSN, (Antonio Delgado), May 8, 2026

1. Democratic congressional candidates differ on guns, nukes in first debate - Oswego County News Now, (Claudia Tenney), May 8, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—May 9 - National Review, (Richard Blumenthal), May 9, 2026
2. Did CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal vote to block U.S. arms sale to Israel? - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), May 8, 2026