New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Manhattan D.A. Is Urged to Pursue a Criminal Case Against Eric Adams - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
2. Eric Adams’ zombie commission is mutating - Politico, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
3. Mamdani’s relationship with Kathy Hochul a massive achievement: Bill de Blasio | Jesse Weber Live - NewsNation, (Bill de Blasio), May 20, 2026
4. Sources: Leg­is­lature may let Mamdani disband Adams' 'zombie' Charter Revision Com­mission - NY1, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
5. Mamdani Works to SPEED Up Development of Affordable Housing - City Journal, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
6. Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission to hold hearings - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
7. Investigate former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, government watchdog group tells Manhattan prosecutors - CBS News, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
8. Watchdog group head asks Manhattan DA to prosecute Eric Adams on dismissed federal corruption charges - Newsday, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
9. Eric Adams' charter commission moves forward without Mamdani's support - NY State of Politics, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
10. Adams’ Orphan Charter Panel Barrels Ahead Without Mamdani’s Backing - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
11. Citizens Union Urges Bragg To Investigate Adams Case Dismissal - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026

1. Seneca Nation Receives Federal Funds for Health Services - TAPinto, (Nick Langworthy), May 20, 2026
2. Rob Astorino, WOR and NewsMax host Interview - Curtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning - iHeart, (Rob Astorino (R)), May 20, 2026
3. Rob Astorino asks who pays for the deal as the LIRR strike ends - MSN, (Rob Astorino (R)), May 20, 2026
4. Blakeman says unions will back Republicans this year - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
5. First state budget bill includes 421-a change for massive Williamsburg project - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
6. New York City Mayor Mamdani Makes Public Safety Announcement - C-SPAN, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
7. Hochul touts Kingston, 17 NY cities with no gun-related homicides in 2026 - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
8. New York is broke, and Kathy Hochul and Tom DiNapoli are Lying About it - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
9. Hochul brings the ‘Wrath of Kath’ to LCA Show - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
10. Governor Hochul Unveils Buffalo Outer Harbor Cruise Ship Terminal Renderings - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
11. Gov. Hochul plays 'cringey' video of Alec Baldwin spoofing Trump at NY correspondents event - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
12. NYS finally starts voting on budget but Dem leaders push price tag to record highs - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
13. Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of Capital Region Music Hub at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
14. Albany Must Remove Political Horse Trading from the State Budget Process - The Chief, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
15. Ten transformational projects announced for Greater Morris Park as part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative - Bronx Times, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
16. Governor Hochul Announces Bills Highmark Stadium Construction Surpasses MWBE Participation Goal With Over $490 Million Disbursed to MWBES | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
17. Seneca Nation calls on Hochul to make good on Thomas Indian School reconciliation - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
18. New York could soon have laws further restricting ICE activities on immigrant detention - waer.org, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
19. NYers could get rebate checks up to $200 to offset energy costs - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
20. NYPD opens second Bronx command, beefs up staffing, as violence ‘plagues’ borough - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
21. Hochul said what??? Blakeman AI video may have violated election law - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
22. Governor Hochul announces 6 projects for Marathon as part of NY Forward program - Cortland Voice, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
23. Hochul avoids nightmare political scenario with LIRR strike deal - WRVO, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
24. Mayor, Governor Extend 100K Pre-K, 3-K Offers in NYC - Mirage News, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026

1. ‘It would be 100 percent illegal’: Top Democrats blast Duffy over road trip - Politico, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
2. WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash - Fox News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
3. Sean Duffy turns ethics criticism back on Gillibrand during heated hearing - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
4. 'You're The Witness!' Dem Senator Throws Down With Duffy Over His YouTube Series - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
5. Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velázquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act - House.gov, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
6. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand advocates for free breakfast, lunch and dinner for all children - WBNG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
7. Sen. Gillibrand pushes universal school meals legislation - WGRZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
8. Sean Duffy turns ethics criticism back on Gillibrand during heated hearing - Fox News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
9. 'I made nothing, you made millions': Gillibrand stunned as Duffy FLIPS the Script | HEATED CLASH - The Economic Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
10. Sen. Cruz Remarks on Senate Judiciary Committee Passing John Barnes Act to Strengthen Benefits for Public Safety Officers - texasinsider, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
11. 'SENATOR, DON'T put words in my mouth!': AG Todd Blanche SNAPS at Sen Gillibrand over FBI firings - The Economic Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
12. Senators criticize US transport chief for road trip paid for by corporate donors - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
13. 'Delete, dismiss, delete, dismiss!': Gillibrand clashes with AG Todd Blanche over FBI firings - MSN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
14. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Immigration - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
15. Chuck Schumer looms over Iowa Democratic Senate primary - thegazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
16. Chuck Schumer Accuses Trump Of Treating Federal Budget Like A 'Personal Slush Fund' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
17. With GOP rebels’ help, Senate advances measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers for 1st time - The Times of Israel, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
18. Democrats to Target DOJ’s New Weaponization Fund in Budget Vote - Bloomberg Law News, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
19. Democrats to Target DOJ’s New Weaponization Fund in Budget Vote - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
20. Licensable picture: The Center for American Progress Ideas Conference - Reuters Connect, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026

1. Exclusive | NY Business Council bashes AG Tish James’ ban on ‘surveillance pricing’ as anti-consumer - New York Post, (Letitia James), May 20, 2026
2. Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), May 20, 2026

1. New York is broke, and Kathy Hochul and Tom DiNapoli are Lying About it - Yonkers Times, (Tom DiNapoli), May 20, 2026

1. N.Y. Assembly speaker eyes 2 constitutional amendments for redistricting reform - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 20, 2026
2. State lawmakers set to begin voting on budget legislation - WXXI News, (Carl Heastie), May 20, 2026
3. Budget voting starts, but the state’s not at the finish line yet - City & State New York, (Carl Heastie), May 20, 2026
4. A Mission of Mercy, Humanitarian Delegation Hosted by Speaker Heastie - NY Carib News, (Carl Heastie), May 20, 2026

1. House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening - WKMG, (Andrew Garbarino), May 20, 2026
2. Garbarino Applauds Passage of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act, Congressman Andrew Garbarino - New York, 2nd (R), May 20, 2026

1. Malliotakis Applauds U.S. Department of Justice Indictment of Raúl Castro - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Commends DOJ Indictment of Raúl Castro - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
3. Lawmakers press for indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro - USA Today, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
4. US Representatives make case for indicting Raúl Castro in 1996 shootdown of the Brothers to the Rescue - WPBF, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
5. GOP seeks indictment on Raul Castro, say Cuban drones could be a threat to US - Yahoo, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
6. Malliotakis Applauds U.S. Department of Justice Indictment of Raúl Castro, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), May 20, 2026
7. Lawmakers Hold Press Conference on Possible Raúl Castro Indictment - NTD News, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
8. Clark Ralph Rose Obituary (2026) - Johnstown, PA - Hubbell Funeral Home & Crematory - Legacy, (Max Rose), May 20, 2026

1. Churchill: In North Country race, Elise Stefanik could play kingmaker - Times Union, (Elise Stefanik), May 20, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Participates in House Intelligence Committee Hearing Reviewing 9/11 Commission Reforms Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), May 20, 2026
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Participates in House Intelligence Committee Hearing on 9/11 Commission Reforms - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), May 20, 2026
3. Democrats set congressional primary debate for Geneva next month - Fingerlakes1.com, (Claudia Tenney), May 20, 2026
4. SHULTZ: Three months of Trump-and-Tenney's war - niagara-gazette.com, (Claudia Tenney), May 20, 2026

1. Video Analyzing timing of DOJ indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, (John Katko), May 20, 2026
2. Voters go to the polls in key primaries - Good Morning America, (John Katko), May 20, 2026

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U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. STAR PARKER: Pass the Major Richard Star Act - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, (Richard Blumenthal), May 20, 2026
2. Two US senators introduce advertising act - InterGame Online, (Richard Blumenthal), May 20, 2026