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1. Adams gives NY GOP gov hopeful Blakeman tips on NYC campaigning, doesn’t rule out endorsement - New York Post, (Eric Adams), June 1, 2026
2. Eric Adams endorses Bruce Blakeman for Governor of New York - News.com.au, (Eric Adams), June 1, 2026
3. Times Opinion: Mamdani’s housing plan builds in the right way - Chattanooga Times Free Press, (Eric Adams), June 1, 2026
4. 'Israel Day on Fifth' Parade draws record turnout amid NYC mayor's boycott, security concerns - All Israel News, (Eric Adams), June 1, 2026
5. ‘He Hates Us’: New York Jews and Israeli Officials Say Mamdani Isn’t Wanted at the Israel Day Parade, as Hizzoner Becomes First Mayor in 60 Years to Skip Celebration - freebeacon.com, (Eric Adams), June 1, 2026
6. Israel Day parade marked by celebratory crowd and large police presence - Jewish Insider, (Eric Adams), June 1, 2026

1. Gov. Kathy Hochul reveals results to statewide school cellphone ban after first year in place - ABC7 Eyewitness News, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
2. Hochul touts cellphone ban successes - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
3. New York late state budget increases school aid, pares down climate promises - Bond Buyer, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
4. Hochul Fires Back at Abbott After Texas Governor Posts Knicks‑Spurs Meme - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
5. Environmental permitting changes bring the abundance agenda to housing in New York - E&E News by POLITICO, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
6. Greg Abbott posts AI image of himself dunking in Spurs jersey to troll Kathy Hochul after Knicks gaffe | OutKick - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
7. Pension payoff delay will cost city billions - The Chief, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
8. Hochul Signs New York Laws Limiting ICE Operations - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
9. Hochul: Survey results show cellphone ban in New York schools 'is working' - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
10. Governor Hochul Announces Launch of 2026 Regional Economic Development Council Initiative - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
11. Governor congratulates new state troopers - Press-Republican, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
12. Gov. Hochul says she’s open to limiting screen time for younger students in NY schools - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
13. State Department of Health’s Medicaid budget grows 16% - Crain's New York, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
14. Major DRI project completed in Lake George - Press-Republican, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
15. Governor Hochul highlights results of smartphone-free schools in recent survey - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
16. State office buildings & landmarks to illuminate in celebration of Pride Month - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
17. New York governor condemns Israeli minister's participation in Israel Day Parade - Anadolu Ajansı, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
18. 🇺🇸 Kathy Hochul’s basketball career just took another L 😂 Got absolutely dunked on by Greg Abbott. From Knicks to benchwarmer in record time. Time for team #3, Governor @GregAbbott_TX - x.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
19. New Yorkers can soon hang solar panels from their windows, if Gov. Hochul approves - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
20. New York governor condemns Israeli minister's parade presence - Yeni Safak English, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
21. New York Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade - The Jerusalem Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
22. Hochul signs $269 billion budget with new pied-à-terre tax for NYC - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
23. Texas’ Abbott wheelchair-dunks on NY gov as Trump sits courtside in MAGA Knicks-Spurs troll before Hochul claps back - Yahoo News Australia, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
24. New GOP Congressman Mike Lawler on Why Kathy Hochul is "One of the Most Incompetent People" Reference 241 - Portal CNJ, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
25. NY takes new steps toward Hochul’s plan for a nuclear future - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
26. Abbott targets Hochul in AI Knicks-Spurs image as NY gov responds - The Independent, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026
27. The state budget could not win bipartisan support – with some exceptions - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), June 1, 2026

1. US Senators Make Surprising Wager Ahead of Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals - heavy.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 1, 2026
2. Chuck Schumer lays out Democrats’ plan to fight Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund in the Senate - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer’s Iowa problem - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
4. Democrats dissatisfied by DOJ's pause on 'anti-weaponization fund' - The Center Square, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
5. How Senate Democrats Plan to Permanently Block Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
6. Schumer pledges to stop $1.8B DOJ fund 'before one cent goes out the door' - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
7. Schumer says Democrats plan to block Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund - upi.com, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
8. Chuck Schumer lays out plan to fight Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund in the Senate - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
9. Schumer says Democrats will force Senate votes to block Trump's DOJ 'lawfare' fund - CNBC, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
10. Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill DOJ’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - WTOP, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
11. Democrats plan to put Republicans in the hot seat with Trump’s $1.8 billion fund - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
12. Chuck Schumer Hatches Plot To Tank Weaponization Fund - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
13. Schumer lays out plan to stop Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund - coastalabc.com, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
14. US Senate Minority Leader demands congressional vote to curb Iran war - TRT World, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
15. Schumer: Democrats to make all-out effort to kill Trump ‘slush fund’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
16. US Senate minority leader pushes votes for US military involvement in Iran war - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
17. A Democrat in Iowa tests whether attacking Schumer pays off - The Washington Post, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
18. Democrats split on Israel parade as Mamdani keeps promise to skip event - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
19. Schumer vows to block Trump’s $1.8B ‘weaponization’ fund - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
20. Schumer says Democrats have plan to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - Baltimore Sun, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
21. Schumer promises litany of actions to halt Trump’s anti-weaponization fund - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
22. Schumer lays out plan to stop Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund - fox4beaumont.com, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
23. Dems to launch ‘coordinated attack’ on Trump’s $1.8 billion fund as GOP revolt erupts - The Independent, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
24. Openly genocidal Israeli minister joined by Democrat leader at Israel parade in New York - thecanary.co, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026
25. NYPD commissioner 'proudly' leads Israel parade as grand marshal; Mamdani breaks tradition, avoids event - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), June 1, 2026

1. Muslim Delegation Makes Israel Day Parade Debut as Mamdani Skips Event and Knesset Boosts Representation - The Media Line, (Letitia James), June 1, 2026

1. New York Comptroller’s Trip to Israel Raised Ethical Concerns, State Commission Said - The Intercept, (Tom DiNapoli), June 1, 2026

1. Garbarino, Meeks Introduce Community Flood Resilience Act to Strengthen Flood Protection for Coastal Communities, Congressman Andrew Garbarino - New York, 2nd (R), June 1, 2026

1. Malliotakis Introduces Legislation to Cut Capital Gains Taxes for Seniors Selling Their Homes - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), June 1, 2026
2. Press Release: Malliotakis Introduces Legislation to Lower Capital Gains Taxes for Seniors Selling Homes - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 1, 2026
3. Malliotakis Introduces Legislation to Cut Capital Gains Taxes for Seniors Selling Their Homes, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), June 1, 2026

1. Vault: The players of prediction market policy - Punchbowl News, (Sean P. Maloney), June 1, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Announces FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Webinar for NY-24, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), June 1, 2026
2. Claudia Tenney file photo - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Claudia Tenney), June 1, 2026
3. Letter: Republican policies are economic disaster - Buffalo News, (Claudia Tenney), June 1, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Back from another trip to Ukraine, Blumenthal pushes for Russian sanctions - WSHU, (Richard Blumenthal), June 1, 2026
2. Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026 - CBS News, (Christopher Murphy), June 1, 2026

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3. “Tina Peters says Democrats will ‘cheat’ in midterms”, June 1, 2026
4. “New Jersey’s House primaries show rising influence of money over bosses”, June 1, 2026
5. “California is drowning in internet campaign ‘slop.’ 2028 is next.”, June 1, 2026
6. By 9-8 vote, 5th Circuit refuses to rehear en banc panel decision that let some claims proceed against 2021 Texas voting law, June 1, 2026
7. “Complaints about U.S. Senate candidates who hinted at helping Osborn sent to Nebraska AG”, June 1, 2026
8. “How California’s New Congressional Map Is Reshaping Tuesday’s Primaries”, June 1, 2026
9. Supreme Court Will Not Hear Georgia Case over Whether Its At-Large System for Electing Public Service Commissioners Violates Section of the Voting Rights Act, June 1, 2026
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