New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Exclusive | Empty NYC preschools cost taxpayers nearly $100M in rent alone: ‘Terrible execution’ - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), April 21, 2026
2. Fired Adams staffer returns to City Hall with pending lawsuit against Big Apple - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2026
3. Why give Democrats more tax money to burn? They'll just waste it again or let their friends steal it - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), April 21, 2026
4. Eric Adams’s Zombie Charter Revision Commission Lives - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2026
5. How Dems keep sucking up taxpayer cash even as they squander what they take - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), April 21, 2026
6. Mayor Mamdani expands 3-K program, blames former Mayor for outreach issues - PIX11, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2026
7. Fired Adams staffer returns to City Hall with pending lawsuit against Big Apple - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), April 21, 2026

1. Supreme Court lets Andrew Cuomo off the hook for 'wrongful death' of COVID nursing home patients - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2026
2. U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Cuomo COVID-19 lawsuit - The Center Square, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2026
3. Supreme Court sinks wrongful death suit against Andrew Cuomo for COVID nursing home fatalities - Fox News, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2026
4. SCOTUS refuses to hear case on pandemic nursing home deaths in New York - National News Desk, (Andrew Cuomo), April 21, 2026
5. Hochul seeks to tie insurance proposal to support for farmers - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
6. WSJ Opinion: Zohran Mamdani's Grocery Store and Kathy Hochul's Pied-à-Terre Tax - Barron's, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
7. Hochul calls for $1,700 refunds for New York families over Trump tariffs - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
8. New Yorkers could see auto rates decline in one year if proposal becomes law: Hochul - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
9. Article | No more tax proposals planned, Hochul says - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
10. Hochul’s non-compromise on climate rollbacks - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
11. NY bars could stay open later for World Cup with more outdoor watch parties - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
12. Climate law protesters arrested at State Capitol after refusing to leave - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
13. Unions urge Hochul to tax the rich - The Chief, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
14. Blakeman's Trump ties, Hochul's NYC tax plan top NY governor's race - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
15. Hochul insists she’s done raising taxes — but unions and lefties want more - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
16. NY governor vows ‘solidarity with the Israeli people’ on Independence Day - The Times of Israel, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
17. Trump breaks with NYGOP in race to replace Stefanik - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
18. Work zone safety highlighted April 20-24 - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
19. Hochul uses time & special interest attacks for budget wins - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
20. Northern lawmakers join NYSCOPBA's calls for action as prison crisis continues - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
21. Has New York figured out how to tax the rich? - The Week, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
22. REP CLAUDIA TENNEY: Why is New York punishing nuns who care for the dying? - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
23. DIPUTADA CLAUDIA : ¿Por qué castiga Nueva York a las monjas que cuidan a los moribundos? - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
24. Hochul pushes for auto insurance reform, help for farmers - Olean Times Herald, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
25. Health care providers get windfall from obscure billing practice - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
26. NYCLU Warns Hochul Immigration Proposal Would Expand ICE Collaboration - Davis Vanguard, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
27. Last minute goal? Gov. Hochul unveils World Cup one-day permits for NY bars - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
28. Prison union describes 'unstable and dangerous' conditions in letter to Hochul - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
29. Gov. Hochul’s insurance reforms will save people, municipalities money (Your Letters) - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
30. Governor sues to get $1,700 for New Yorkers because of illegal Trump tariffs (VIDEO) - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
31. Hochul: Shootings continue to decline through first quarter of 2026 - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026
32. Hochul highlights proposals to decrease auto insurance rates - Troy Record, (Kathy Hochul), April 21, 2026

1. $254,000 Awarded to Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. - wicz.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 21, 2026
2. Schumer: Patel ‘grave risk’ to rule of law, national security - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
3. Minority Leader Schumer on Republicans' Plan to Use Reconciliation to Fund DHS and ICE - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
4. Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security - KRON4, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
5. Schumer: Republicans Are Needlessly Extending The DHS Shutdown - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
6. Senators Urge US Postal Service Not to Implement Trump Mail-in Voting Order - GV Wire, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
7. Senate Democrats seize on new allegations against Patel, press DOJ to preserve documents - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
8. Cruz: Schumer will shut down government weeks before midterms - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
9. Congress Homeland Security - Rutland Herald, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
10. Democrats push fifth vote to curb Trump’s Iran war - Middle East Eye, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026
11. Mamdani is the epitome of diplomacy when dodging question on AOC-Schumer generational leadership clash - The Mary Sue, (Chuck Schumer), April 21, 2026

1. New York claims Coinbase, Gemini prediction markets violate gambling laws - The Hill, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
2. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Issues Notification of Investigative Findings Regarding Investigation into the Death of Winston Johnson - New York State Attorney General (.gov), (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
3. New York Attorney General sues two prediction markets on illegal gambling allegations - Engadget, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
4. New York Attorney General Letitia James sues Coinbase, Gemini, calls their prediction markets illegal gambling - CBS News, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
5. NYS sues prediction platforms over gambling allegations - Newsday, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
6. New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses - KSAT, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
7. NY sues prediction markets over running illegal gambling platforms - amNewYork, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
8. New York Attorney General sues Coinbase, Gemini for 'illegal gambling' on prediction market platforms - The Block, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
9. AG James urges suspect in Queens teen slay to surrender, says cops "know who you are" - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
10. New York Attorney General Sues Coinbase, Gemini Over Unlicensed Prediction Markets - thedefiant.io, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
11. New York sues prediction markets Coinbase and Gemini Titan, calls their operations gambling - Reuters, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
12. NYS AG suing Coinbase, Gemini for allegedly running illegal gambling platforms - WGRZ, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
13. We Took on Live Nation and Won. Here’s What the Verdict Means for Fans - Rolling Stone, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026
14. New York sues Coinbase, Gemini over prediction market offerings - CoinDesk, (Letitia James), April 21, 2026

1. Stop Super Speeders Bill Hits a Roadblock—Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie - Hell Gate, (Carl Heastie), April 21, 2026

1. Garbarino-backed bill would cover IVF treatment for military families - WSHU, (Andrew Garbarino), April 21, 2026

1. Marco Rubio is the 'right person at the right time' to help free Cuba, congresswoman says - Fox Business, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 21, 2026
2. AARC leaders meet Congresswoman Malliotakis: Kosovo-Serbia dialogue should end with mutual recognition - Gazeta Express, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 21, 2026

1. Trump bucks New York Republicans in race to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik - Politico, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026
2. Trump shakes up NY GOP with blockbuster endorsement for Elise Stefanik’s seat - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026
3. Trump endorses Constantino for Stefanik’s congressional seat - WCAX, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026
4. Trump endorses Constantino in GOP battle to succeed Stefanik - Times Union, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026
5. Trump Endorses Former Boxer for Stefanik’s Seat in Upstate NY - Bloomberg.com, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026
6. U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik's first book is out: What to know - Utica Observer Dispatch, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026
7. Trump endorses Sticker Mule CEO who battled officials over 100-foot pro-Trump sign for Stefanik's House seat - Fox News, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026
8. Trump breaks with NYGOP in race to replace Stefanik - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026
9. Trump’s pick to replace Stefanik - Politico, (Elise Stefanik), April 21, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Medicare Fraud Crisis During Ways and Means Hearing, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), April 21, 2026
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Addresses Medicare Fraud Crisis at House Hearing - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), April 21, 2026
3. REP CLAUDIA TENNEY: Why is New York punishing nuns who care for the dying? - Fox News, (Claudia Tenney), April 21, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. U.S. SENATOR RICHARD BLUMENTHAL JOINS STELLAR LINEUP AT PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE'S INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ONLINE GAMBLING AND PUBLIC HEALTH - PR Newswire, (Richard Blumenthal), April 21, 2026
2. Sen Blumenthal Urges Trump Administration To Crack Down On War Related Profiteering - News12 | Long Island, (Richard Blumenthal), April 21, 2026
3. ‘Awesome’: Connecticut’s Chris Murphy Cheers Disputed Report That Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Breached US Blockade - freebeacon.com, (Christopher Murphy), April 21, 2026