New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Extended interview with Manhattan Assemblyman Tony Simone | The Point with Marcia Kramer - CBS News, (Eric Adams), August 16, 2026
2. Bill de Blasio debates Hannity on the new Democratic Party - foxnews.com, (Bill de Blasio), August 15, 2026
3. Zohran Mamdani's Policing Looks a Lot Like Eric Adams's Policing - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), August 15, 2026
4. 'You're Breaking The Rules!': Sean Hannity REALLY Doesn't Like Hasan Piker Comment - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio), August 15, 2026
5. A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO - News4JAX, (Eric Adams), August 15, 2026
6. ‘I Gotta Go’: Hannity Ends Interview After De Blasio Rebuts Host’s Attack on Democratic Candidate - Yahoo News UK, (Bill de Blasio), August 15, 2026
7. Former NYC Deputy Mayor calls Mayor Mamdani arrogant over pied-à-terre rollout - PIX11, (Eric Adams), August 14, 2026
8. ‘I Gotta Go’: Hannity Ends Interview After De Blasio Rebuts Host’s Attack on Democratic Candidate - yahoo.com, (Bill de Blasio), August 14, 2026
9. A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO - KSAT, (Eric Adams), August 14, 2026
10. Bon appetit! City Council approves return to year-round outdoor dining program, nixing failed seasonal version - amny.com, (Eric Adams), August 14, 2026
11. Hannity Abruptly Ends Interview During Argument Over Democratic Candidate - TV Insider, (Bill de Blasio), August 14, 2026
12. 'You're Breaking The Rules!': Sean Hannity REALLY Doesn't Like Hasan Piker Comment - HuffPost, (Bill de Blasio), August 14, 2026
13. City Begins Work On Protected Bike Lane After 3 Year Delay - News12 | Long Island, (Eric Adams), August 14, 2026

1. Siena poll raises questions about how campaign for N.Y. governor could impact con­gres­sional races - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
2. Hochul wants to build more nuclear power than the U.S. has in 30 years - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
3. Rep. Mike Lawler slams Gov. Kathy Hochul for delaying child safety bill - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
4. Trump touts new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - katv.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
5. Trump Wades Into N.Y. Governor’s Race by Attacking Hochul on Crime - nytimes.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
6. [LISTEN] Community Matters – Nick Langworthy – August 13, 2026 - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Nick Langworthy), August 15, 2026
7. Trump ally offered Zeldin dirt on EPA staff - eenews.net, (Lee Zeldin), August 15, 2026
8. Ryan Holiday And Andrew Cuomo Keep Talking After REAL TIME Broadcast Ends - BroadwayWorld, (Andrew Cuomo), August 15, 2026
9. Trump Bashes Kathy Hochul, Praises Bruce Blakeman at Long Island GOP Rally: how 13 outlets framed it - NewsCord, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
10. Trump rips New York Gov Kathy Hochul over ‘deadly’ law - Yahoo News Canada, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
11. Moog marks 75 years with manufacturing expansion, workforce investments - Bee Group Newspapers, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
12. Officials dig in at city housing project - - Observer Today, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
13. Hochul decision not to visit radioactive Niagara homes draws local backlash - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
14. Trump to join Bruce Blakeman on Long Island today to tout crime stats - WSKG, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
15. Trump to tout new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - WXLV, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
16. Trump touts new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - KOKH, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
17. Governor Hochul Announces Beam Signing of New Hospital in Chautauqua County - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
18. Bruce Blakeman guarantees victory over Kathy Hochul in New York governor race - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
19. Trump seeks to boost New York Republicans with tough-on-crime message - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
20. Trump rips New York Gov Kathy Hochul over ‘deadly’ law - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
21. Gov. Hochul declines Niagara visit amid radiation fears - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
22. Kathy Hochul’s cynical ‘sanctuary’ policies put NY kids at risk - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
23. EXCLUSIVE: Elon Musk’s Banking Empire Just Got Gov. Hochul’s Blessing - The Lever, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
24. Attorney General Blanche appears to endorse GOP candidate in latest politicization of DOJ - democracydocket.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
25. Trump paints Blakeman as tough on crime with cops as backdrop at New York rally - Roll Call, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
26. Governor Hochul Celebrates Moog Inc.’s 75th Anniversary and a $150M Investment in a New Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Facility | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
27. Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 78-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Chautauqua County - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
28. Trump endorses Blakeman for NY governor, saying Hochul is soft on crime - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
29. Gov. Hochul Signs Beam For New Northern Chautauqua Hospital In Fredonia - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
30. Lifting a community - - Post Journal, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
31. Trump slams Hochul's 'radical left' as destroying NY — predicts win for GOP gov hopeful Blakeman - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
32. Gov. touts crime reductions following nearly $4B in targeted investment - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
33. New York pledges $7.25M for immigrant children after Trump cuts legal aid - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
34. Trump visiting Long Island to back Blakeman in heated NY governor's race - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
35. Complete coverage: Kathy Hochul on Falls contamination, Aud Block, Fredonia hospital - buffalonews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
36. Video: Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won't visit Niagara County to talk radiation concerns - buffalonews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
37. POLL: Gap between Gov. Hochul and GOP challenger Blakeman narrows - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
38. Hochul, Mamdani, and James denounce ICE, reaffirm support for Caribbean immigrants - caribbeanlife.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
39. Hochul taks rural healthcare: 'We cannot lose our sight of how hospitals are so important' - buffalonews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
40. Blakeman disputes Siena Poll showing Hochul with 10-point lead - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
41. Officials dig in at Dunkirk housing project - - Post Journal, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
42. Trump touts new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - National Desk, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
43. Why New York politicians might be so very friendly to Medicaid fraud - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
44. Trump visit, pied-à-terre tax, new Siena poll lead NY governor's race - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
45. Hochul Touts New Law Limiting Local Police Cooperation With ICE - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
46. Hochul Announces $7 Million For Immigrant Legal Services - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
47. What to know about NY’s new legal aid for unaccompanied minors - Epicenter NYC, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
48. Gov. Hochul backs 30-year tax break for North Aud Block project despite detractors - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
49. Hochul warns Wash­ington is gutting New York healthcare, but billions in new rural funding com­plicate the picture - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
50. Hochul shells out over $7M to cover legal bills for 1,400 migrant children in NY - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
51. Siena Poll Shows Hochul Leading Blakeman By 10 Points In Governors Race - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
52. Trump to tout new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - WUHF, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
53. Hochul won't visit Niagara County radioactive homes, says it would 'politicize' the issue - buffalonews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
54. Bruce Blakeman Is Giving New York Something It Hasn’t Had in Years: Hope - The South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026

1. From guardian of Israel to guardian of the caucus: Chuck Schumer’s choice - The Jerusalem Post, (Chuck Schumer), August 16, 2026
2. Democrats utterly flubbed the easiest Trump reckoning in political history - Alternet, (Chuck Schumer), August 16, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer and Others Slam Trump’s $900 Million White House Construction Plan: ‘$0 to Lower Your Costs’ - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
4. "Look forward to continuing to strengthen" US-India partnership: US Senator Charles Schumer - News India Times, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
5. Sean Hannity: Chuck Schumer, are you good with this? - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
6. US Senate minority leader calls for defense secretary’s firing over conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
7. New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of ‘hypocrisy’ in voter ID fight - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
8. Senator Schumer demands dismissal of US war secretary - presstv.co.uk, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
9. New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of 'hypocrisy' in voter ID fight - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
10. FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NA... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026
11. SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RILEY ANNOUNCE $6.5... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), August 14, 2026
12. On Cam: Karoline Leavitt 'Shouts' At Chuck Schumer; Brutal Clash Before Trump WH Exit - The Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026
13. Chuck Schumer and Others Slam Trump’s $900 Million White House Construction Plan: ‘$0 to Lower Your Costs - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026
14. US Senator Schumer calls for firing of Hegseth over handling of aircraft carrier - Middle East Eye, (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026
15. Chuck Schumer calls Pete Hegseth 'incompetent', seeks his removal amid reports of deteriorating condition... - Moneycontrol.com, (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026

1. Trump backs Republican challenger to oust Letitia James amid ongoing mortgage fraud feud - Fox News, (Letitia James), August 16, 2026
2. Donald Trump endorses conservative District Attorney Saritha Komatireddy to defeat Letitia James - voz.us, (Letitia James), August 16, 2026
3. Who is Saritha Komatireddy? All about her family, net worth as President Trump endorses Letitia James opponent | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times, (Letitia James), August 16, 2026
4. Trump, 80, Forgets Name of Candidate He Just Endorsed - Yahoo, (Letitia James), August 16, 2026
5. Veterans Charity Sued by Letitia James for Allegedly Using Donations For $50K of Personal Expenses - Military.com, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
6. ‘A Real Slob’: Trump Goes After Letitia James, Threatens More Legal Action - Mediaite, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
7. 'Ma'am?' Disoriented Trump blanks at the podium - rawstory.com, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
8. AG James warns of charity scams in wake of devastating earthquake in Colombia - amNewYork, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
9. Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack - WSLS, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
10. 'A Real Slob': Trump Goes After Letitia James, Threatens More Legal Action - Yahoo, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
11. ‘A Real Slob’: Trump Goes After Letitia James, Threatens More Legal Action - yahoo.com, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026
12. Shut Down Sought - - Post Journal, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026
13. AG James Releases Body-worn Footage After Brooklyn Man Dies Following Police Encounter - BKReader, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026
14. Veterans charity in Chautauqua County sued by Attorney General James for allegedly defrauding donors - WGRZ, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026
15. What to know about NY’s new legal aid for unaccompanied minors - Epicenter NYC, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026

1. Trump turns to containing the fallout from setbacks in Iran - Los Angeles Times, (Andrew Garbarino), August 16, 2026
2. Meeting with Rep. Andrew Garbarino (003) - dhs.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 16, 2026
3. Thompson and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement - House.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 16, 2026
4. Lawler Joins NY Congressional Delegation to Lead Effort to Secure Lifetime Funding for World Trade Center Health Program - lawler.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 16, 2026
5. Garbarino confident NDAA will include wind rider - eenews.net, (Andrew Garbarino), August 15, 2026
6. Long Island politicians react to US attack on Iran - hudsonvalley.news12.com, (Andrew Garbarino), August 14, 2026

1. New York Republican: DSA candidates will make up ‘commie caucus’ if elected to Congress - The Hill, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 16, 2026
2. Rep. Malliotakis joins President Trump aboard Air Force One New York ahead of rally - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 15, 2026
3. New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of 'hypocrisy' in voter ID fight - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 15, 2026
4. Trump - Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 15, 2026
5. House Republican urges new Trump AG Blanche to shut down Biden-era NYC heroin injection sites - foxnews.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 14, 2026
6. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis slams Zohran Mamdani, Biden-era 'heroin injection cites' - foxnews.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 14, 2026

1. AIPAC spent millions to unseat me. Here’s why they’re now losing: Ex-congressman | Jamaal Bowman - Middle East Eye, (Jamaal Bowman), August 14, 2026

1. NY GOP candidate threatens to sue pollster after shock survey has him trailing Dem opponent for Rep. Stefanik's seat - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), August 15, 2026

1. GUEST APPEARANCE: Tenney hard at work putting US last - Finger Lakes Times, (Claudia Tenney), August 15, 2026
2. SCHNEIDER, TENNEY LEAD 36 LAWMAKERS URGING SECRETARY MULLIN TO DROP ONEROUS GRANT FUNDING RULES THAT LEAVE SYNAGOGUES, CHURCHES, AND MOSQUES LESS SAFE - Congressman Brad Schneider (.gov), (Claudia Tenney), August 14, 2026
3. Press Release: Brad Schneider, Claudia Tenney Lead Bipartisan Call for Changes to Nonprofit Security Grant Program Rules - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), August 14, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Sen Blumenthal Demands Answers From Pentagon Over Abhorrent Conditions On Uss Abraham Lincoln - westchester.news12.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 16, 2026
2. Gender-affirming care, Russia sanctions and Kalshi: CT politics news - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), August 15, 2026
3. CENTCOM denies soldiers jumped from USS Lincoln, US senators demand inquiry - The Jerusalem Post, (Richard Blumenthal), August 15, 2026
4. Democrats Demand Answers After August 3 Overboard Incident on USS Abraham Lincoln: 27 outlets compared - NewsCord, (Richard Blumenthal), August 15, 2026
5. Sen. Richard Blumenthal reacts to acting Navy secretary's statement about USS Lincoln conditions - CBS News, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
6. Senator presses Navy for answers on USS Abraham Lincoln deployment - Military Times, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
7. Senators demand inquiry into conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln - yahoo.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
8. Senator reveals the comfort 'worth its weight in gold' trapped sailors are being denied - rawstory.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
9. Blumenthal Warns Of Dangerous Explosions From Gel-Filled NeeDoh Toys - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
10. New Bill: Senator Richard Blumenthal introduces S. 5311: Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
11. Baldwin, Blumenthal Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin Rescind Cancelation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care - Urban Milwaukee, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
12. Are squishy toys safe? Blumenthal calls for investigation after ‘dangerous’ social media trend - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
13. Trump says USS Lincoln's record time at sea during Iran operations 'not nearly long enough' - News4JAX, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
14. Duckworth Joins Blumenthal In Reintroducing Legislation To Protect Airline Passengers And Crew From Toxic Cabin Air - RiverBender.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
15. Blumenthal Demands Federal Investigation Into Prolonged Detainment Of Immigrant Children - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
16. Blumenthal condemns lengthy custody of immigrant kids in Connecticut, calls for probe - yahoo.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026
17. Hegseth says conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are "completely misrepresented" - CBS News, (Richard Blumenthal), August 14, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. Tell Your Senators: Keep Trump’s Ego Off Our Coins and Currency - t.co, (Democracy for America), August 16, 2026