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New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani upholding Constitution on Venezuela: De Blasio - NewsNation, (Bill de Blasio), January 6, 2026
2. Mamdani moves to limit solitary confinement on Rikers - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
3. How Mamdani Gets His Rent Freeze - Curbed, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
4. Ex-Mayor Adams snubbed as Zohran Mamdani, NYPD Commish Tisch take victory lap on 2025's historic crime drops - New York Post, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
5. Tim Pearson’s city-funded legal tab tops $620K, prompting calls for Mamdani review - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
6. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams gave trans people a huge gift just before leaving office - LGBTQ Nation, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
7. New York Mayor Eric Adams Built a Drone Dystopia. Mamdani Shouldn’t Let it Fly. - Tech Policy Press, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
8. Mayor Mamdani rescinds pro-Israel executive orders issued by Eric Adams - Wisconsin Muslim Journal, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
9. New York City’s tech chief steps down, Mamdani’s tech priorities still unclear - StateScoop, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
10. Mamdani touts Adams' crime drop in first appearance with NYPD's Tisch - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
11. Zohran Mamdani signs executive order to curb solitary confinement at NYC’s Rikers Island - New York Post, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
12. 'WWHL': Andy Cohen escalates beef with Eric Adams after former NYC mayor told him to join alcoholics anonymous - Decider, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
13. Why Mamdani revoked NYC's use of IHRA antisemitism definition - Snopes, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026
14. Eric Adams sides with Trump on action against Maduro, rebukes Harris and Biden - Face2Face Africa, (Eric Adams), January 6, 2026

1. Langworthy, Gies differ on Trump’s approach in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture - Olean Star, (Nick Langworthy), January 6, 2026
2. How Kathy Hochul Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York City, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
3. Democratic state officials erupt over Trump threat to child care funds - Axios, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
4. Mamdani and Hochul compete over whose pretend convo with Trump was tougher - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
5. Governor Hochul Announces Global Ai Leader ElevenLabs To Expand New York City Operations, Creating 230 New Jobs | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
6. Questions raised over Hochul’s understanding of church teaching in assisted suicide legislation - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
7. HHS freezes $10 billion in child care funding for 5 Democratic states, including New York - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
8. Hochul threatens to sue Trump administration if it cuts child care, social service funds - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
9. Gov. Hochul has more time to consider bill to change Monroe County judicial district lines - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
10. Hochul proposes mental health first-aid training for all New York 10th graders - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
11. Exclusive | Hochul admin downgrades crimes committed by NY inmates, bombshell memo shows - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
12. More online age restrictions, AI protections on Gov. Hochul's 2026 agenda - Times Herald-Record, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
13. Hochul targets Roblox, kid-focused platforms in renewed push for online child safety - Adirondack Daily Enterprise, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
14. How local state lawmakers fared in terms of getting bills passed - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
15. N.Y. Gov. Hochul proposes new online safety measures for kids, mental health training for teens - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
16. Can Hochul sell Democrats on her ‘all-of-the-above’ energy push? - Olean Times Herald, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
17. 2025 saw the lowest number of shootings in NYC's history, NYPD Commissioner Tisch says - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
18. Mamdani touts Adams' crime drop in first appearance with NYPD's Tisch - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
19. Governor Hochul Signs the New York FAIR Business Practices Act Into Law - JD Supra, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
20. Hochul backs Dan Goldman over Brad Lander in congressional race with Israel as a fault line - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
21. Rep. Dan Goldman scores Jeffries and Hochul endorsements in NY-10 fight - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
22. Hochul teases State of the State protest buffer zones proposal - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
23. Gov. Hochul’s budget must make smart choices - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
24. Mamdani and Hochul Celebrate Congestion Pricing a Year After Contentious Debut - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
25. Mamdani New York - Times Argus, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
26. Hochul eyes enhanced online protection, mental health services for youth - niagara-gazette.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
27. 'The answer is not no': Would New York State taxpayers be on the hook to help Buffalo's financial problems? - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
28. Hochul proposes sweeping laws to protect kids from online dangers and AI bots - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
29. Congestion pricing generated $550 million in net revenue during its first year: Hochul - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
30. NYC Mayor Mamdani & the NY Governor Hochul Hold a News Conference - C-SPAN, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
31. State Senator Mayer and Assemblyman Otis Announce Law to Improve Emergency Medical Services Signed by Governor Hochul - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026
32. Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing Success - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), January 6, 2026

1. Gillibrand, Whitehouse look to hold polluters accountable - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 6, 2026
2. Trump to freeze $10B in childcare funding to 5 Democrat states; NY Sen. Gillibrand labels move 'political retribution' - Gephardt Daily, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 6, 2026
3. Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns - Click2Houston, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 6, 2026
4. Trump administration to freeze aid to five Democratic states - The San Joaquin Valley Sun, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 6, 2026
5. Federal officials to halt more than $10B in funding to 5 states over non-citizen benefit concerns: report - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 6, 2026
6. Watch live: Schumer, Jeffries speak on fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol attack - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
7. Exclusive: Dems launch election-year affordable housing blitz - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
8. Chuck Schumer says 'attack on January 6th is not over' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer Attacks Trump's DOJ, Asks 'What Are They Hiding?' As Epstein Files Deadline Hit - International Business Times UK, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
10. Chuck Schumer calls briefing on Venezuela 'really troubling' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
11. This is disgusting. Trump is planning to cut off $10B in funding for child care and crucial social services in 5 blue states including New York. We should be expanding access to child care for American families. Instead, Trump is playing politics with our children’ - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
12. Schumer rips DOJ over missed Epstein files deadline - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
13. Chuck Schumer calls President Trump 'sickening' on Senate floor - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
14. On January 6, 2021, thousands invaded the Capitol with the intent of disrupting and overthrowing our government—and Trump urged them to do it. We can never forget this day. We have an obligation to remind people of the truth and the fragility of this democr - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
15. Video Minority Leader Schumer speaks on 5-year anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol attack - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
16. Chuck Schumer blasts Trump decision to oust Venezuela's president - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
17. 18 DAYS. That's how long it's been since the Trump administration’s legal deadline to release the full Epstein files. Every shred of evidence must see the light of day. Epstein’s victims deserve no less. The American people deserve no less. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
18. Democrats: Trump’s Reckless Military Action In Venezuela - Mother Lode's News - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
19. US Senate Democratic leader accuses Trump administration of 'stonewalling' release of Epstein files - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
20. De­mo­c­ratic Senate leader rejects idea of another gov­ernment shutdown as lawmakers release more funding bills - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
21. Schumer urges Trump to unfreeze $10B aid, accuses him of using kids as "political pawns" - WRGB, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
22. Senate Policy Luncheons - Times Argus, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
23. ‘Wishful thinking’: Chuck Schumer slams Trump’s Venezuela plan, says ‘this kind of regime change’ hurts US - Firstpost, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
24. Donald Trump's DOJ Accused of 'Trying to Hide' Something as Chuck Schumer Says They 'Failed to Release All Epstein Files' by Deadline - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
25. Democrats Are Doing What They Do Best on Venezuela: Nothing - The Nation, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
26. Sen. John Kennedy Says Schumer Knows his Party is Crazy… - 77 WABC, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
27. Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela - WJTV, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
28. "What The Hell Does Donald Trump...": Chuck Schumer Rips Into Trump - NDTV, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
29. Video | Venezuela Crisis | "What The Hell Does Donald Trump...": Chuck Schumer Rips Into Trump Over Maduro - NDTV, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
30. Bondi accused of Epstein files cover-up after blowing off deadlines - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
31. Live: Trump has no Venezuela plan, Schumer says after 'troubling' classified briefing - Australian Broadcasting Corporation, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
32. Schumer Calls for Senate Vote on Use of Force in Venezuela - La Voce di New York, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
33. 'SHOW SOME SPINE': Chuck Schumer Ambushes Trump For Venezuela Attack, Maduro Capture - Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
34. Schumer slams Trump's Venezuela plan, contradicts earlier criticism of Maduro policy - KRCR, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026
35. Schumer slams Trump's Venezuela plan, contradicts earlier criticism of Maduro policy - WCIV, (Chuck Schumer), January 6, 2026

1. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani & the NY Attorney General Hold a Press Conference - C-SPAN, (Letitia James), January 6, 2026

1. Reps. Mullin & Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Threat of Groundwater Rise - Congressman Kevin Mullin (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), January 6, 2026
2. More members of Congress join call to defend clean energy tax credits - environmentamerica.org, (Andrew Garbarino), January 6, 2026

1. Former DCCC chair Sean Patrick Maloney passes on comeback bid - Axios, (Sean P. Maloney), January 6, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Highlights New Tax Filing Benefits Under the Trump Tax Cuts, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), January 6, 2026
2. Rep. Claudia Tenney nominates President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize - WSYR, (Claudia Tenney), January 6, 2026
3. Jan. 6 protest targets Tenney - Fingerlakes1.com, (Claudia Tenney), January 6, 2026
4. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Encourages Review of New Tax Benefits Ahead of Filing Season - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), January 6, 2026

1. 5 years later, memories of Jan. 6 attack still fresh for former CNY Congressman John Katko - auburnpub.com, (John Katko), January 6, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Press Release: Blumenthal Criticizes Trump Administration's Secret Memo on Abortion Care for Veterans - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), January 6, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “White House re-litigates Jan. 6 with webpage claiming ‘insurrection’ was a Democratic fabrication”, January 6, 2026
2. Is It Too Late for Louisiana to Re-redistrict Its Congressional Map If We Get a Callais Ruling This Friday?, January 6, 2026
3. “‘It’s Going to Change Everything’: A Supreme Court Case Could Rock Campaigns This Year”, January 6, 2026
4. “Jamie Raskin: Jan. 6 Never Ended”, January 6, 2026
5. ELB Book Corner: Julia Azari: “Election Interference is a Recurring Theme in Presidential Impeachment”, January 6, 2026