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1. Mamdani Prepares to Meet With the City’s Wary Business Leaders - The New York Times, (Bill de Blasio), July 15, 2025
2. Mayor Adams Loses Another Round in Bid to Receive Public Matching Funds - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
3. New York carriage horse's collapse spurs a criminal trial - The Independent, (Bill de Blasio), July 15, 2025
4. New Yorkers Threaten Legal Action If Eric Adams Makes Bedford Ave. Less Safe for Cyclists - Streetsblog New York City, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
5. What Did City Hall Know and When Did They Know It? - The Broadsheet, (Bill de Blasio), July 15, 2025
6. Mamdani courts a business community still unsure of its next move - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
7. Judge blocks Mayor Adams from removing Bedford Avenue bike lane — again - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
8. Mayor Eric Adams finally gets good news in long-shot re-election bid, set to nab massive slate of endorsements - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
9. NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams to be endorsed by slew of law enforcement unions, source says - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
10. NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams to be endorsed by slew of law enforcement unions, source says - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
11. Several NYPD, Corrections’ unions endorsing Mayor Eric Adams for reelection - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
12. Andrew Cuomo announces third-party run for NYC mayor - The Week, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
13. Eric Adams again denied $3.4 million in matching funds as probe digs into alleged misconduct - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
14. NYC mayor accuses Jewish comptroller of politically motivated Israel bonds divestment - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
15. The Adams Campaign Suffers Another Blow - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
16. Trump delivers shocking response to Andrew Cuomo's independent bid for mayor against 'communist' Mamdani - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
17. Mayor Eric Adams Breaks Ground on East New York's "Innovative Urban - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
18. Mayor Eric Adams Expands Recreational Spaces in NYC by Transforming Schoolyards into Public Playgrounds - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
19. 'He should stay': Trump praises Cuomo for getting back in NYC mayoral race as independent - The National Desk, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
20. Several NYPD, Correction unions endorsing Mayor Adams for reelection - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
21. An Interview With Moshe Davis, Exec. Director of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism - The Jewish Link, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
22. Mayor Adams denied matching funds, again - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
23. Mayor Adams again denied matching funds as Campaign Finance Board shifts tactics - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
24. HarrisX NYC Poll: Tight Race Emerges in NYC Mayoral General Election, But Cuomo Stronger Than Adams Against Mamdani - PR Newswire, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
25. HarrisX NYC Poll: Tight Race Emerges in NYC Mayoral General Election, But Cuomo Stronger Than Adams Against Mamdani - StreetInsider, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
26. ‘I’m in this through the end’: Adams on Cuomo’s independent bid - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025
27. Mayor Adams Says Sewer System Was No Match for Record Rain - Boro Park 24, (Eric Adams), July 15, 2025

1. Democrat emerges as challenger to Nick Langworthy in 23rd District congressional race - Star-Gazette, (Nick Langworthy), July 15, 2025
2. Cuomo’s comeback starts with selfies and short sleeves - Politico, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
3. Andrew Cuomo talks rematch with Mamdani, says socialist's policies will cause 'death' of NYC - Fox News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
4. The Art World Figures Who Donated to Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaigns (So Far) - ARTnews.com, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
5. Trump says Cuomo ‘should stay’ in New York City mayor race against Mamdani - Al Jazeera, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
6. Andrew Cuomo Test Drives a Warmer, Friendlier Version of Himself - The New York Times, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
7. Andrew Cuomo says he'll drop out of NYC mayor's race if he's not ahead in the polls. "I don't want to be a part of a suicide mission." - CBS News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
8. Trump, after attacking Mamdani, says Cuomo should stay in NYC mayor race - Axios, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
9. Andrew Cuomo lists several Jewish endorsements on his website. But do they still apply? - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
10. Andrew Cuomo and pro-Israel voices just won't quit - Middle East Eye, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
11. Andrew Cuomo to run as independent in NYC mayor’s race, with a proposal - NewsNation, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
12. Andrew Cuomo announces third-party run for NYC mayor - The Week, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
13. Andrew Cuomo on His Loss, Zohran Mamdani’s Win, and the Rematch Ahead - New York Magazine, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
14. Andrew Cuomo stays in NYC mayor’s race despite losing the Democratic primary - WOWT, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
15. Andrew Cuomo’s Campaign Relaunch Video Tries to Rip Off Mamdani—and Gets Absolutely Everything Wrong - Slate Magazine, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
16. Andrew Cuomo says he'll bow out if he's not ahead in the polls - CBS News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
17. Andrew Cuomo’s independent run: Letters to the Editor — July 16, 2025 - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
18. Trump delivers shocking response to Andrew Cuomo's independent bid for mayor against 'communist' Mamdani - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
19. Andrew Cuomo declares himself ‘anti-billionaire’ as he re-enters New York mayoral race - The Telegraph, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
20. Cuomo changes tune on mega-rich after loss to socialist Mamdani in NYC mayoral primary: ‘Yeah, I’m anti-billionaire’ - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
21. Trump says Andrew Cuomo should stay in race for NYC mayor - Washington Times, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
22. Stefanik, Vernikov Demand Gov. Kathy Hochul Fire CUNY Chancellor Rodríguez for Failing to Hold Faculty Members Accountable for Alarming Rise of Antisemitism on Campus - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
23. Andrew Cuomo says he’ll run a third-party bid for New York mayor after losing Democratic primary - CNN, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
24. Mike Lawler's Chances of Beating Kathy Hochul to Flip New York—Polls - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
25. Only Andrew Cuomo can defeat Zohran Mamdani - UnHerd, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
26. ‘Politically shrewd’: Unions applaud Hochul’s energy moves - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
27. Zohran Mamdani Just Ratioed Andrew Cuomo's Election Announcement With One Simple Tweet - Yahoo, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
28. Lt. Gov. Delgado visits Ithaca amid run for governor - WSKG, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
29. Cuomo restarts mayoral bid after primary loss - Queens Daily Eagle, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
30. Massive East New York affordable housing complex breaks ground - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
31. NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Ratios Andrew Cuomo With Comment on Cuomo's Own Campaign Ad - Latin Times, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
32. State launches Extreme Heat Equipment Credit - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
33. Trump Says Cuomo Should Stay in NYC Race and Has Shot at Winning - Bloomberg, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
34. Hochul and Mamdani inch toward an uneasy truce - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
35. Andrew Cuomo launches independent run for New York City mayor - NBC New York, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
36. Gov. Hochul Announces Actions To Assess Impact Of Tariff Policies - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
37. Former Obama staffer rips Cuomo campaign video: 'No message, no charisma' - Fox News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
38. Governor Hochul Announces Construction is Underway on $270 Million 385-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Brooklyn - Homes and Community Renewal (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
39. Andrew Cuomo running for NYC mayor as independent | RISING - The Hill, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
40. Hochul urges improved federal drone detection strategies - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
41. Andrew Cuomo announces plan to stay in mayoral race - fox10tv.com, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
42. Andrew Cuomo Will Run in NYC Mayor’s General Election as an Independent - The Wall Street Journal, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
43. Exclusive | Worker at Hochul’s hand-picked homecare payment firm allegedly siphons off cash meant for participants - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
44. Trump says Cuomo has a 'good shot' for NYC mayor; Mamdani camp calls it an 'endorsement' - USA Today, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
45. Sen. Jeremy Cooney, NYS Troopers PBA Call on Governor Hochul to Swiftly Sign State Police Mental Health Leave Bill into Law - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
46. “Let’s Do This”: Andrew Cuomo Unveils NYC Mayoral Run As An Independent After Primary Drubbing - Deadline, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
47. State troopers urge governor to sign mental health leave bill - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
48. Andrew Cuomo to run as independent after losing primary race to Mamdani - KMPH, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
49. Hochul urges White House to address risks posed by drones - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
50. Andrew Cuomo tries another run for mayor — this time as an independent - The Washington Post, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
51. Hochul joins NYPD in urging federal action on drones before 2026 World Cup - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
52. Andrew Cuomo to run in New York mayoral race as independent - Financial Times, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
53. New York Announces First Major US Nuclear Plant in 15 Years - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
54. Andrew Cuomo announces plan to stay in mayoral race - WIS News 10, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
55. Delgado hits Ithaca, criticizes Hochul on housing and inequality - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 15, 2025
56. Andrew Cuomo announces plan to stay in mayoral race - WSAZ, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
57. WNBA champ Natasha Cloud mocks Andrew Cuomo as he vows to stay in NYC mayoral race - Fox News, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
58. Can Andrew Cuomo Win NYC Mayoral Race? Former Governor Thinks He Can, Bettors Not So Sure - Casino.org, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
59. 'He should stay': Trump praises Cuomo for getting back in NYC mayoral race as independent - WPEC, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
60. Zohran Mamdani Just Obliterated Andrew Cuomo's Election Announcement With One Single Tweet - BuzzFeed, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
61. Andrew Cuomo says he’ll run a third-party bid for New York mayor after losing Democratic primary - WRAL.com, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
62. Andrew Cuomo staying in NYC mayor's race as independent after losing Democratic primary - USA Today, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
63. 'In it to win it': Andrew Cuomo will remain in NYC mayor's race even after primary loss, Zohran Mamdani s - Times of India, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
64. Battenfeld: Cuomo will try again to beat New York City socialist - Boston Herald, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
65. Andrew Cuomo Says He'll Stay in NYC Mayor's Race Against Zohran Mamdani - The Wall Street Journal, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
66. Former New York Guv Andrew Cuomo to run in mayoral race as an independent after losing primary to Mamdani - Firstpost, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
67. Cuomo Remains in NYC Mayoral Race - BKReader, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
68. Cuomo stays in N.Y. mayor’s race as an independent after losing Democratic primary to Mamdani - Los Angeles Times, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
69. Andrew Cuomo remains in NYC mayoral race as an independent - The Independent, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025
70. Down But Not Out: Andrew Cuomo Announces Plan To Run In NYC Mayor General Election - Times Now, (Andrew Cuomo), July 15, 2025

1. Airport gets $1.1 million in funding - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 15, 2025
2. Chuck Schumer calls DOGE cuts a 'chainsaw approach' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), July 15, 2025
3. Schumer: The Trump Administration Is Undermining FEMA - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 15, 2025
4. Schumer to Kennedy letter of July 11, 2025 - NOLA.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 15, 2025
5. Top US Democrat slams Supreme Court ruling in favor of Trump gutting Education Department - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), July 15, 2025
6. Chuck Schumer Says 'Trump Threw A Fit' When He Demanded Probe Into Secretary Kristi Noem's FEMA Staff Cut Impact On Texas Flood Relief - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), July 15, 2025
7. Press Release: Schumer Urges Army to Reverse Decision to Shut Down Clarkson University's ROTC Program - Quiver Quantitative, (Chuck Schumer), July 15, 2025
8. Mamdani Goes To Washington With Key Democrats In Congress Still On The Fence - Patch, (Chuck Schumer), July 15, 2025

1. Another Buffalo police officer cited by AG James for misconduct - Investigative Post, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
2. AG Letitia James pushes ban on ICE agents wearing masks - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
3. New York AG Letitia James demands Trump fork over billions in school funding - Yahoo News, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
4. Trump adminstration accuses another political opponent of mortgage fraud: Adam Schiff - Inman, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
5. UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America - UAW, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
6. U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan lauds Attorney General Letitia James for filing suit over cut education funding - Daily Freeman, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
7. New York AG Letitia James pushes ban on ICE agents wearing masks - niagara-gazette.com, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
8. Trump accuses Adam Schiff of mortgage fraud after DOJ criminal referral - Straight Arrow News, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
9. NY AG Leads Effort to Ban Masks for ICE Agents - 570 WSYR, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025
10. NY AG Leads Effort to Ban Masks for ICE Agents - NewsRadio WHAM 1180, (Letitia James), July 15, 2025

1. Ex-Suffolk Exec Halpin to take on ‘Sleepy Drew’ Rep. Garbarino — who snoozed through vote on OBBB - New York Post, (Andrew Garbarino), July 15, 2025
2. Former Suffolk County Executive Patrick Halpin announces congressional bid for seat held by Andrew Garbarino - Newsday, (Andrew Garbarino), July 15, 2025
3. SALT cap debate could delay GOP tax bill, New York Republican says - CBS News, (Andrew Garbarino), July 15, 2025
4. Garbarino, Clarke's Cybersecurity Internship Program Act Advances Through Homeland Security Committee - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), July 15, 2025

1. Malliotakis, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Housing Opportunities - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), July 15, 2025
2. Rep. Malliotakis’ legislation could make $250 billion available for middle-class housing - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 15, 2025
3. Press Release: Malliotakis and Suozzi Unveil Bipartisan Housing Legislation for Middle-Class Families - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 15, 2025
4. Press Release: Meng, Bilirakis, Titus, and Malliotakis Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S.-Hellenic Relationship - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 15, 2025
5. Meng, Bilirakis, Titus and Malliotakis introduce legislation to support the US-Hellenic Relationship: A bipartisan bill reinforcing the strategic partnership - Hellasjournal.com -, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 15, 2025
6. US Lawmakers Want Stronger Defense Partnership With Greece - The National Herald, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 15, 2025
7. Pappas, Bilirakis, Titus, Malliotakis Introduce Bipartisan End the Cyprus Embargo Act: Prohibit the President from terminating the waiver - Hellasjournal.com -, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 15, 2025

1. LG Antonio Delgado is missing in action - New York Daily News, (Antonio Delgado), July 15, 2025
2. Lt. Gov. Delgado visits Ithaca amid run for governor - WSKG, (Antonio Delgado), July 15, 2025
3. Delgado hits Ithaca, criticizes Hochul on housing and inequality - Fingerlakes1.com, (Antonio Delgado), July 15, 2025
4. Antonio Delgado builds war chest in bid for governor - lockportjournal.com, (Antonio Delgado), July 15, 2025
5. New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on why he's primarying his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul - MSN, (Antonio Delgado), July 15, 2025
6. NY Gov. Hochul builds $17.5M campaign war chest — as likely GOP challenger Rep. Elise Stefanik gains fundraising momentum - AOL.com, (Antonio Delgado), July 15, 2025

1. Stefanik, Vernikov Demand Gov. Kathy Hochul Fire CUNY Chancellor Rodríguez for Failing to Hold Faculty Members Accountable for Alarming Rise of Antisemitism on Campus, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), July 15, 2025
2. Stefanik on Five Iranian Nationals Arrested on New York's Northern Border, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), July 15, 2025
3. ICYMI: Stefanik Exposed CUNY Chancellor Rodríguez for Failing to Hold Faculty Members Accountable for Alarming Rise of Antisemitism on Campus, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), July 15, 2025
4. US university heads grilled in Congress about anti-Israel terror support on campus - The Times of Israel, (Elise Stefanik), July 15, 2025
5. Rep. Elise Stefanik skewers CUNY chancellor, calls for his ouster over 'failed' leadership on NYC campus antisemitism - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), July 15, 2025
6. Mike Lawler's Chances of Beating Kathy Hochul to Flip New York—Polls - Newsweek, (Elise Stefanik), July 15, 2025
7. Stefanik sets new fundraising record for New York republicans with latest haul - KVII, (Elise Stefanik), July 15, 2025
8. Stefanik’s latest fundraising haul breaks record for NY Republicans - Straight Arrow News, (Elise Stefanik), July 15, 2025
9. WATCH: Elise Stefanik Takes CUNY Chancellor to Task for Hiring Chief Diversity Official From CAIR: ‘Unacceptable to New York Taxpayers’ - freebeacon.com, (Elise Stefanik), July 15, 2025
10. College Hearing Live Updates: 3 University Leaders Reject Accusations of Inaction on Antisemitism - The New York Times, (Elise Stefanik), July 15, 2025

1. Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the Better Straws Act to Codify President Trump’s Agenda, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), July 15, 2025
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Introduces Better Straws Act to Reduce Federal Regulations - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), July 15, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Action must follow Trump's 'remarkable shift' on Russia, says Sen. Richard Blumenthal - NPR, (Richard Blumenthal), July 15, 2025
2. Blumenthal says he hopes nothing comes of Senate vaccine hearing - WSHU, (Richard Blumenthal), July 15, 2025
3. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses Trump's tougher approach toward Russia - Ideastream, (Richard Blumenthal), July 15, 2025
4. In Wake of Texas Floods, Blumenthal Demands Release of Disaster Preparation Funds - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), July 15, 2025
5. CT leaders raise doubts over future FEMA responses after Texas floods - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), July 15, 2025
6. Dems want probe of FEMA cost policy in wake of floods - E&E News by POLITICO, (Richard Blumenthal), July 15, 2025
7. Press Release: Blumenthal Criticizes Trump Administration's VA Policy for Dramatic Employee Losses - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), July 15, 2025

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