New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative - Gothamist, (Bill de Blasio), March 31, 2026
2. Mamdani is rescinding New York City government’s TikTok ban - Politico, (Eric Adams), March 31, 2026
3. Wellington head girls basketball coach Eric Adams has announced his retirement - Sumner NewsCow, (Eric Adams), March 31, 2026
4. In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies They Can Use TikTok - WIRED, (Eric Adams), March 31, 2026
5. Mamdani posts to NYC Mayor TikTok account for first time in years - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), March 31, 2026
6. 'TikTok, we're back': Mayor Mamdani announces return of social media app for NYC government - WKMG, (Eric Adams), March 31, 2026
7. Mamdani puts New York City government back on TikTok - WPLG Local 10, (Eric Adams), March 31, 2026
8. Mamdani reverses Adams’ TikTok ban for city agencies - Brooklyn Eagle, (Eric Adams), March 31, 2026
9. Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider - WKMG, (Eric Adams), March 31, 2026

1. Zohran Mamdani Shocks Internet With Curtis Sliwa Comedy Sketch - Newsweek, (Andrew Cuomo), March 31, 2026
2. Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider - AP News, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
3. N.Y. governor's race between Kathy Hochul, Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman tightens, poll shows - cbsnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
4. Kathy Hochul can make NY (slightly) more affordable — or again prove she’s just too weak - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
5. One-third of NY voters would vote for Blakeman for governor, according to Siena Poll - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
6. Democrat Kathy Hochul’s Chances of Losing to GOP in New York—New Poll - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
7. Federal corruption probe targets NYC councilmember, aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul - Washington Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
8. New poll shows narrowing gap in race for New York Governor - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
9. Former LIPA trustee urges release of investigation findings - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
10. Hochul's lead over Blakeman narrows in race for New York governor - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
11. Kathy Hochul’s car insurance overhaul faces major roadblock in Albany - Times Herald-Record, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
12. 4 charged in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator - WRAL, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
13. Hochul leads Blakeman by just 13 points in latest Siena poll - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
14. Republican Candidate for N.Y. Governor Is Denied Public Matching Funds - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
15. Hochul designates March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
16. Bruce Blakeman sounds off on Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani on the steps of City Hall - cbsnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
17. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: March 31 - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
18. Morning Briefing in Central New York: March 31 - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
19. Hochul’s lead over Blakeman dropped 7 points in a month, according to new Siena poll - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
20. State budget deal far off as first extender passes - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
21. GOP’s Blakeman denied matching funds in race against Gov. Hochul - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
22. Hochul seeks to tap brakes on state climate law - Adirondack Explorer, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
23. Bruce Blakeman cuts into Hochul’s lead in NY governor race: Siena poll - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
24. Election finance board rules against matching funds for Blakeman - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
25. New York’s elected officials mark Transgender Day of Visibility - Gay City News, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
26. NY Democrats to blow state budget deadline – again – with little progress on talks: ‘At the beginning of the middle’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
27. Gov. Hochul noncommittal on massive WNY data center, subsidies - Investigative Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
28. Climate-law fix will help New Yorkers with affordability | Editorial - lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
29. New York lawmakers pass state budget extender through April 7 - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
30. Blakeman Closes Gap against Hochul - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
31. Siena poll: Hochul lead over Blakeman in race for governor narrows to 13 points - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
32. Poll: Hochul losing ground to Blakeman in New York governor's race - thecentersquare.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
33. Hochul touts plan to curb underage sports betting - thecentersquare.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
34. Business leaders back Hochul’s car insurance reforms - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
35. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: March 30 - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
36. newsletter - New York Focus - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
37. Ex-NYPD Sergeant and 3 Others Arrested in Bribery Probe Linked to City Council - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
38. Editorial: Ulster vs. Hochul — A Stark Divide Over Power - shawangunkjournal.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
39. New York City council member and Hochul staffer targeted in federal probe, report says - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
40. Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case - thecentersquare.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
41. NY GOP gov hopeful eyes lawsuit as state Dems poised to strip him of millions in matching campaign funds - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
42. Exclusive | Blakeman accuses Hochul of pay-to-play scheme with Uber to win re-election - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
43. Morning Briefing in Central New York: March 30 - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
44. County Legislator Holstein Asks Governor to Pass 25-foot buffer zones around religious institutions - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
45. Siena Poll: Gov. Hochul's lead over Nassau Co. Executive Blakeman shrinks - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
46. Bruce Blakeman slams "Comrade Kathy" and Mamdani on affordability as New York governor's race heats up - cbsnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
47. Gov. Hochul, lawmakers to miss NY budget deadline yet again - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
48. Pension battle - Press-Republican, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
49. Four Tied to N.Y.C. Shelter Contractor Are Charged in Corruption Inquiry - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
50. Blakeman Surges as Hochul Lead Shrinks - South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
51. NYC councilwoman and Hochul aide face federal corruption investigation - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
52. Hochul tees up one week state budget extender as Tier 6 talks continue to percolate - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
53. Article | Hochul's office prepares budget extender bill - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
54. Bruce Blakeman cuts into Hochul’s lead in NY governor race: Siena poll - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
55. NYC Council member, Gov. Hochul aide face federal bribery investigation - cbsnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
56. New York councilmember and Hochul governor aide investigated for bribery - The Guardian, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
57. Bronx residents slam soaring utility bills as Dems push back on Hochul's cost-saving climate law tweak - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
58. Tight Race for New York Governor as Blakeman Gains on Hochul - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
59. Blakeman within 13 points of Hochul in latest Siena poll - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
60. GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman denied matching campaign funds by Dems in party-line vote - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
61. Federal prosecutors investigating NYC Council member, Hochul aide for taking bribes to help migrant shelter provider - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
62. New York Budget Delayed, Leaving Uncertainty for Residents - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
63. New York Lawmakers Miss Budget Deadline Over Climate, Tax Debates - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
64. GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman blasts Mamdani ‘death tax’ proposal - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026
65. NYC Council Member, Gov. Hochul Aide Face Federal Bribery Probe - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), March 31, 2026

1. DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Vote By Mail - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 31, 2026
2. Democrats in disarray as rank and file clash with Chuck Schumer's plan to run elderly moderates in must-win races - Fortune, (Chuck Schumer), March 31, 2026
3. Schumer faces discontent from Democrats running for the Senate - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 31, 2026
4. Chuck Schumer, Tom Cotton Push Bill That Bans Chinese Humanoid Robots For Government Use - benzinga.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 31, 2026
5. Trump amenaza con acortar las vacaciones de Semana Santa por el estancamiento DHS - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), March 31, 2026
6. Trump floats dragging Congress back during spring recess to end shutdown — but one hurdle stands in the way - 930 WFMD Free Talk, (Chuck Schumer), March 31, 2026
7. Will the insane shutdown ever end? - washingtonexaminer.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 31, 2026

1. States' top cops gang up on Letitia James in crusade with potential nationwide consequences - Fox News, (Letitia James), March 31, 2026
2. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Issues Notification of Investigative Findings Regarding Investigation into the Death of Damon Louther - New York State Attorney General (.gov), (Letitia James), March 31, 2026
3. James urges Congress to combat xylazine tranquilizer spread - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), March 31, 2026
4. Letitia James Threatens NYU Langone Over Youth Gender Care - standingforfreedom.com, (Letitia James), March 31, 2026

1. The 2026 Bronx Power 100 - City & State New York, (Carl Heastie), March 31, 2026
2. Bronx residents slam soaring utility bills as Dems push back on Hochul's cost-saving climate law tweak - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), March 31, 2026

1. More Republicans buck Trump on offshore wind - eenews.net, (Andrew Garbarino), March 31, 2026
2. House committee summons top immigration officials for oversight hearing - washingtonexaminer.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 31, 2026

1. Malliotakis, NY-NJ House members slam FAA for inaction on helicopter noise, seek ban on non-essential flights - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 31, 2026
2. Bilirakis, Pappas, Malliotakis, Titus, Haridopolos, Goodlander, Pallone, Costa, Menendez, Magaziner and Meng Celebrate 205th Anniversary of Greek Independence - Hellenic News of America, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 31, 2026

1. Stefanik Statement on Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Harvard, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), March 31, 2026
2. Democrat Dylan Hewitt suspends his campaign for NY 21 seat in Congress - uticaod.com, (Elise Stefanik), March 31, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Senators Query SEC on Crypto After Enforcement Head Quits - Bloomberg.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
2. ‘You’re done. You’re done’ — Teens Tell CT Senator Of Treatment by DHS Agents - ctnewsjunkie.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
3. ‘Astonishing and Appalling’: Senator Blasts MLB-Polymarket Deal - Front Office Sports, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
4. Blumenthal Presses DHS Chief To Scrap ICE Warrant Memo - Law360, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
5. NEWS: US lawmakers question ‘abrupt’ resignation of SEC enforcement director - amlintelligence.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
6. Senator Blumenthal to make major funding announcement for Albertus Magnus nursing, STEM programs - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
7. Connecticut's Blumenthal eyes probe into potential Sun move to Houston - Yahoo Sports, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
8. Blumenthal Questions SEC Over Crypto Cases, Ryan Exit - Law360, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
9. Senators Have Taken an Interest in the SEC Official’s Departure Amid Heightened Scrutiny of Trump - incrypted, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
10. Senator Blumenthal Probes SEC Crypto Case “Pullback”: Regulatory Uncertainty Returns: - HedgeCo.Net, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
11. Senator Questions SEC Over Treatment of Trump Crypto Firms - Cryptonews, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
12. US lawmaker presses SEC's top official after enforcement director quits - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
13. Democrats’ new antitrust test: Go woke or go broke - Washington Examiner, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
14. Sen. Chris Murphy skipped Connecticut protests for No Kings rally in California - Yahoo, (Christopher Murphy), March 31, 2026
15. Senator Questions SEC Over Treatment of Trump-Linked Crypto Businesses - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
16. Senator Queries SEC on Crypto After Enforcement Head Quits - Mint, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026
17. A US Senator Is Questioning the SEC — And The Justin Sun Case Is At The Center - Yellow.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 31, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Trump’s new EO, April 1, 2026
2. “Judge Blocks Deal Allowing Churches to Endorse Political Candidates”, April 1, 2026
3. The Trump Draft EO is Even Weaker Than It Appears, Not Explaining the Relationship Between Federal and State Voter Lists and Bound to Cause a Great Deal of Confusion if Implemented, April 1, 2026
4. Breaking: President Trump Signs New Executive Order on Elections: It is Underwhelming Compared to What Was Threatened. It’s Key Part is Likely Unconstitutional: Directing the Post Office to Reject Mail Ballots Except from Those on Federally Approved Voter Lists, March 31, 2026
5. Watch Archived Video of Safeguarding Democracy Project Webinar: “Myths and Facts about Contesting the 2026 Midterm Elections”, March 31, 2026
6. Divided 8th Circuit panel affirms injunction against Arkansas “wet ink” signature requirement for voter registration, March 31, 2026
7. Senator Mark Warner: “Trump Is Trying to Override Our Voting System”, March 31, 2026
8. “The Unlikely Ensemble Leading Trump’s Hunt for 2020 Election Fraud”, March 31, 2026