New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. New York’s Kathy Hochul forms first women-led ticket, selecting Adrienne Adams as her running mate - Politico, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
2. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
3. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adams as running mate - Newsday, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
4. Hochul picks her running mate: former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
5. City Council to Bring Back Year-Round Outdoor Dining After Adams-Era Decimation - Streetsblog NYC, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
6. Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement over her new running mate - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
7. Hochul Chooses Adrienne Adams to Join Her Re-election Ticket - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
8. Exclusive | Kathy Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate in 2026 governor’s race - New York Post, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
9. Hochul taps former City Council Speaker Adams as running mate - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
10. Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
11. Mamdani chooses head of Office to Combat Antisemitism - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
12. NYC’s New Mayor Is Killing the City’s Faulty, Sketchy Chatbot - VICE, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026

1. Governor Kathy Hochul taps former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
2. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul picks Adrienne Adams as her running mate - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
3. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul taps Adrienne Adams as running mate, praises her as "a fighter" - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
4. Hochul selects ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
5. Hochul Taps Adrienne Adams as Running Mate, Lands Mamdani’s Endorsement - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
6. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
7. Gov. Kathy Hochul visits SUNY Broome B.C. Center | Photos - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
8. Governor Kathy Hochul Is Undermining Striking New York Nurses - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
9. Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul for re-election in 2026 race - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
10. Adrienne Adams selected as Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate - News12 | Bronx, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
11. Why Hochul chose Adrienne Adams as her lieutenant governor running mate - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
12. Hochul visits Broome County to promote statewide child care pilot program - WSKG, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
13. Hochul names running mate in NY governor’s race - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
14. Hochul seeks $30 million in 'tariff relief' for New York farmers - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
15. Hochul picks new running mate - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
16. Breaking News: Gov. Kathy Hochul chose the former New York City Council speaker Adrienne Adams as her re-election campaign running mate. - Facebook, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
17. Victims of Deed Theft Facing Eviction Want Kathy Hochul to Do More - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
18. New York’s Kathy Hochul forms first women-led ticket, selecting Adrienne Adams as her running mate - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
19. Gov. Kathy Hochul makes historic choice for running mate - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
20. Hochul Chooses Adrienne Adams to Join Her Re-election Ticket - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
21. Kathy Hochul picks former council speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Jewish Insider, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
22. Exclusive | Kathy Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate in 2026 governor’s race - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
23. Why Uber is spending millions to help Kathy Hochul win reelection - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
24. N.Y. Gov. Hochul seeks to ban police cooperation deals with ICE - NPR, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
25. We Found New York’s Guardianship System in Shambles. Now State Lawmakers Say They Have a Plan to Help Fix It. - ProPublica, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
26. Hochul says she has a lieutenant governor candidate — but isn't ready to reveal who it is - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
27. Hochul taps former City Council Speaker Adams as running mate - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
28. Gov. Kathy Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Yahoo News Canada, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
29. Mamdani Will Endorse Hochul for Re-election This Week - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
30. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: Feb. 4 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
31. Hochul picks her running mate: former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
32. NY Gov. Hochul selects Adrienne Adams as running mate - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
33. NYC Mayor Mamdani Will Back Governor Hochul’s Reelection Bid - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
34. Hochul highlights Broome County's place in universal childcare pilot program - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
35. Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement over her new running mate - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
36. Hochul's anti-ICE bill will backfire and encourage federal agents, warns Nassau County exec Bruce Blakeman - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
37. 'They're a rogue agency': N.Y. Gov. Hochul seeks to ban local police from working with ICE - NPR, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
38. Morning Briefing in Central New York: Feb. 4 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
39. Letter: Hochul ignores our energy pain - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
40. Joint Senate-Assembly hearings on Governor Hochul’s 2026-2027 Executive Budget continue on Wednesday ~ Topic: Mental Hygiene ~ Watch here beginning at 9:30 AM - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
41. Hochul picks former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
42. Governor Hochul announces her running mate for this year’s election - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
43. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adams as running mate - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
44. Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement after LG pick - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
45. SIENA POLL: Hochul maintains overwhelming lead over Blakeman in governor’s race - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
46. Hochul picks running mate but leaves Albany observers guessing - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
47. Exclusive | Hochul finally reveals how much in NYC congestion pricing tolls she paid under MTA deal - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
48. New York Leads in School Spending—But Not Student Achievement - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
49. Calls for transparency of New York’s runaway $115B Medicaid ‘gravy train’ grow in light of Minnesota fraud - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
50. Hochul, Delgado announce running mates in gubernatorial race - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
51. NYC nurses march to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office to demand action - NewsNation, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
52. NYGOP response to NY-11 court ruling - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
53. New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her - The Lufkin Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
54. Governor Race: Hochul Locks In Running Mate As 2026 Election Takes Shape - dailyvoice.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
55. New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her - Ottumwa Courier, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
56. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
57. Oberacker responds to Hochul budget - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
58. Adrienne Adams picked as running mate alongside Governor Hochul in 2026 election - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
59. Still no response from Hochul - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
60. Hochul picks new running mate, as her current No. 2 makes bid for NY governor - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
61. Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
62. New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her - Temple Daily Telegram, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
63. Letter: Recipe for disaster - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
64. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker for running mate - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
65. Working families would pay for Hochul’s auto plan - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
66. New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her - Messenger-Inquirer, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
67. Hochul picks former NYC speaker as running mate; Delgado chooses India Walton - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
68. Hochul picks former NYC council speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
69. Two Democratic tickets take shape as Hochul, Delgado unveil running mates - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026

1. Representatives Cohen, DeSaulnier and Ross and Senators Gillibrand and Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Drivers from Fatal Tractor Trailer Accidents - Congressman Steve Cohen (.gov), (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
2. Senator Gillibrand announces $500K for NY law enforcement mental health services - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
3. Gillibrand announces federal funding for law enforcement mental health services - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
4. Schumer, Gillibrand celebrate full funding of 9/11 health program - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
5. STOP Underrides Bill Re-Introduced In Senate & House - annaleahmary.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
6. Spending package signed by Trump includes money to shore up WTC Health Program - Newsday, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
7. Gillibrand secures $500K for NYLEAP - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
8. House & Senate Democratic Leaders on Trump's Agenda - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
9. Watch live: Schumer, Jeffries give remarks as DHS funding battle heats up - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
10. Senate Republicans, Democrats negotiate on immigration enforcement funding - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
11. Democrats plan DHS funding offer as Thune floats long-term punt - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
12. LISTEN: Florida Congressman Tells Sen. Chuck Schumer Where He Can Go - 1290 WJNO, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
13. Chuck Schumer: Dems ready to negotiate on ICE, but 'it's gotta be tough' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
14. US will not move on from Epstein files without full transparency: Senate minority leader - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
15. Schumer, Gillibrand secure $26M for Brooklyn housing, health and community projects - Brooklyn Paper, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
16. Schumer, Gillibrand secure $1M+ for North Country economic development projects - Sun Community News, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
17. Democrats lay out demands in prickly DHS funding fight as Republicans balk - CNBC, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
18. After years of advocacy, shoulder-to shoulder with his family, I am thrilled Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis has been awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military decoration. SSG Ollis’s unwavering devotion to his fellow soldiers, leadership of those un - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
19. Schumer Says Federal Drawdown of 700 Officers From Minneapolis "Not Close to Enough" - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
20. Darth Vader. Mufasa. King Jaffe Joffer. Former Hudson Valley resident and EGOT WINNER James Earl Jones came to New York to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue an acting career. He remains one of the most influential Black voices of his generation - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
21. Lawmakers Are Nowhere Near a Deal on DHS Funding - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
22. Schumer, Jeffries project unity, demand ICE reforms in spending fight - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
23. Cassadaga Job Corps To Remain Open After Federal Funding Restored - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
24. House conservatives warn Trump-Schumer deal undercuts GOP leverage on DHS funding - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
25. Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
26. Schumer Says Funding Preserved For Job Corps Centers - Post Journal, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
27. Senate Republicans, Democrats negotiate on immigration enforcement funding - WGXA, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
28. Democrats Soften Their Demand To Ban Masks For ICE - HuffPost, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026

1. New York Attorney General James Announces Legal Observers to Document Federal Immigration Raids - Democracy Now!, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
2. Attorney General James issues consumer alert following flight disruptions - Mid Hudson News, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
3. Attorney General Letitia James to deploy legal observers to document ICE activity across New York State - WBNG, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
4. New York AG Letitia James Launches Legal Observation Project to Monitor ICE Activity - NY Carib News, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
5. Letitia James to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents | State & Region | phillytrib.com - The Philadelphia Tribune, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
6. New York AG James Sues Newburgh Landlord - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
7. States move to block Trump’s Hudson Tunnel funding halt - caribbeanlife.com, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
8. New York to Send Out Monitors to Observe ICE Activity - BKReader, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
9. AG James Urges Airline Travelers to Know Their Rights - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
10. ICE in New York: Attorney General Letitia James deploying legal observers to monitor immigration enforcement - Newsday, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026

1. Malliotakis Applauds President Trump’s Decision to Award Medal of Honor to Staten Island Hero Michael Ollis - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), February 4, 2026
2. Malliotakis Applauds President Trump’s Decision to Award Medal of Honor to Staten Island Hero Michael Ollis, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), February 4, 2026
3. Rep. Malliotakis nets nearly $1M in local public safety funding - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 4, 2026
4. Staten Island’s hero soldier, Michael Ollis, will receive the Medal of Honor - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 4, 2026
5. White House approves Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt Michael Ollis after years-long push - WFIN, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 4, 2026

1. Why Hochul chose Adrienne Adams as her lieutenant governor running mate - Times Union, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
2. Hochul picks new running mate, as her current No. 2 makes bid for NY governor - Syracuse.com, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
3. Letter: Recipe for disaster - Daily Freeman, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
4. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: Feb. 4 - Spectrum News, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
5. Hochul picks running mate, holds commanding lead over Delgado, Blakeman in Siena poll - The Daily Gazette, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
6. Two Democratic tickets take shape as Hochul, Delgado unveil running mates - WGRZ, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
7. Antonio Delgado announces India Walton as running mate in race for New York Governor - WKBW, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
8. Hochul challenger selects India Walton as running mate - Politico, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
9. Delgado picks India Walton as running mate in governor's race - Spectrum News, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
10. India Walton to be Antonio Delgado’s running mate in NY Democratic primary - NEWS10 ABC, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
11. Hochul – With Her Best Ever Favorability Rating, 49-40% – Continues to Hold Commanding Leads Over Blakeman (54-28%) & Among Dems, Delgado (64-11%) - Siena Research Institute, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
12. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced India Walton as running mate in NY Democratic primary - WRGB, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
13. India Walton Will Return to Politics to Oppose Hochul as Delgado’s No. 2 - The New York Times, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
14. Hochul, Delgado announce running mates in gubernatorial race - WGRZ, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
15. Delgado, Walton become New York state’s first all-Black governor, lieutenant governor ticket - Bee Group Newspapers, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
16. Historic Duo In New York: Delgado And Walton Aim For 2026 Gubernatorial Seat - 101.5 WPDH, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
17. India Walton Joins Antonio Delgado's Campaign For Lieutenant Governor In New York - 92.9 WBUF, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
18. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado selects Buffalo socialist as running mate in bid to unseat Hochul - New York Post, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026
19. Delgado Taps Former Buffalo Mayoral Candidate Walton as Running Mate - WGY, (Antonio Delgado), February 4, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Leads Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), February 4, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Family of Renee Good speaks at forum hosted by Sen. Richard Blumenthal - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
2. New Bill: Senator Richard Blumenthal introduces S. 3658: Supporting Healthy Interstate Fisheries in Transition Act - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
3. As DHS spending debate ramps up anew, a focus on enforcement’s impact - Roll Call, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
4. Warren Slams DHS’s Lack of Accountability On Agents' Use Of Violent Force Against U.S. Citizens - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
5. ‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies - Capitol City Now, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
6. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Robert Garcia hear testimony on violent use of force by DHS agents - News12 | Bronx, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
7. This afternoon, two brothers of Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman shot and killed by an ICE agent in January, shared the impact of her death at a special public forum organized by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Rep. Robert Garcia of D-Calif., as p - instagram.com, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
8. Renee Good's brothers and a woman shot five times by CBP decry DHS' tactics - NBC News, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
9. 'Deep distress': Renee Good's brothers testify on Capitol Hill after deadly Minneapolis shooting - ABC News, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
10. Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in Congress - WPLG Local 10, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
11. Water main break floods homes in Sheepshead Bay - News12 | Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
12. Swan rescued from icy waters by Norwalk FD now in care of Norwalk Vet Hospital - News12 | Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
13. Trump doubles down on calls to nationalize elections, calling states ‘agents’ of the federal govt. - MS NOW, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
14. 'I can't sleep. I'm always crying.' Accused killer of Bronx father appears in court - News12 | Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
15. Southbury's Ken Korsu Inducted into Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame - Prime Publishers, Inc., (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
16. CT congressional delegation splits vote on funding deal over how to stop ICE - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
17. U.S. citizens shot at, dragged by immigration agents, testify before congressional Democrats - The Spokesman-Review, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
18. Not a Single Republican Shows Up to Hear Renee Good’s Brothers Testify - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026
19. Renee Good’s brothers share emotional tributes on Capitol Hill - Daily Kos, (Richard Blumenthal), February 4, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. Tell Congress to pass the Living Wage for Musicians Act! Spotify and other music streaming services must pay artists fairly. - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), February 4, 2026