New York State Political News Sample

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1. Jeff Bezos says taxing billionaires more wouldn't help Americans: Bill de Blasio and Kevin O'Leary debate - CNN, (Bill de Blasio), May 21, 2026
2. Sources: Leg­is­lature may let Mamdani disband Adams' 'zombie' Charter Revision Com­mission - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), May 21, 2026
3. Eric Adams's Zombie Charter Revision Commission Sure Looks Doomed - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), May 21, 2026
4. Alison Roman is opening a store in Brooklyn. - Feed Me, (Eric Adams), May 21, 2026
5. Zohran Mamdani: The Non-transformational Mayor - City Journal, (Eric Adams), May 21, 2026
6. In The Papers: 5/21/26 - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), May 21, 2026

1. Press Release: Congressman Nick Langworthy Advocates for Ban on Federal Funding for Breeding Dogs and Cats for Research - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), May 21, 2026
2. Press Release: Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces Over $7.7 Million in Federal Funding for Western New York Community Services - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), May 21, 2026
3. Trump Eases Restrictions on Climate ‘Super Pollutants’ - The New York Times, (Lee Zeldin), May 21, 2026
4. Trump, Zeldin announce rollback of Biden refrigerant rules, saving $2.4B - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), May 21, 2026
5. How Kathy Hochul put affordable education ahead of politics - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
6. Hochul announces im­prove­ments to Buffalo Harbor State Park, including new spray­ground - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
7. Bruce Blakeman says New Yorkers ‘miserable’ under Kathy Hochul as poll shows support slipping - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
8. 'This is for you': Governor unveils $50M upgrades to Buffalo Harbor State Park - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
9. Hochul unveils Buffalo Outer Harbor cruise ship terminal renderings - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
10. Republican mayor AWOL when Hochul shows up with a check - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
11. Mamdani Puts Off the Pain — for Now - New York Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
12. Albany pols pass Hochul sanctuary state bill, other extreme anti-ICE measures - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
13. On data centers, Hochul says she would prefer projects with more job generation - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
14. Hochul: Sustained progress in fight against gun violence, as shootings fall 64% since 2021 - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
15. Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $170 Million Two-Phase Expansion for Barilla’s Livingston County Manufacturing Facility | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
16. Gov. Hochul says overdose deaths in New York dropped since 2022 - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026
17. LIRR strike draws Hochul a roadmap for the true fight still to come - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 21, 2026

1. Cayuga County, N.Y., Seeks $3M for Emergency Operations Center - govtech.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 21, 2026
2. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand advocates for free breakfast, lunch and dinner for all children - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 21, 2026
3. An admiral’s grilling; and an anti-war resolution - Queens Chronicle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 21, 2026
4. Sen. Gillibrand earmarks $185.2 million from EPA to protect NY’s water - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 21, 2026
5. Gillibrand Secures PFAS Water Funding for NY - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 21, 2026
6. Chuck Schumer Accuses Trump Of Treating Federal Budget Like A 'Personal Slush Fund' - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
7. NY Senator Chuck Schumer Appoints Dr. Gunisha Kaur to US Commission On International Religious Freedom - News India Times, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
8. Opinion: Chuck Schumer looms over Iowa Democratic Senate primary - thegazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
9. ‘One piece of the scheme’: Chuck Schumer sounds alarm on SAVE Act amid election interference fears - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
10. Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing - Midland Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
11. Schumer applauds $2B investment plan for Albany NanoTech - WRGB, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
12. Trump 'slush fund' a flashpoint as Senate heads home without funding DHS - CNBC, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
13. Senate Democratic Leader Schumer Holds News Conference on Stalled GOP Reconciliation Bill - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
14. WATCH LIVE: Sen. Schumer holds press conference on budget reconciliation bill - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026
15. Democratic NY lawmakers react to creation of Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund - Rome Sentinel, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), May 21, 2026
16. Schumer Crows Republicans Are 'At Each Other's Throats' Over Trump Payout Fund - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), May 21, 2026

1. Attorney General Letitia James Presents 36th Annual Legal Services Awards at the City Bar - Law.com, (Letitia James), May 21, 2026
2. Here's a list of the individuals, including James Comey, targeted by the Trump administration - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, (Letitia James), May 21, 2026
3. Corona man criminally charged for selling cocaine near an elementary school in his neighborhood: AG James - qns.com, (Letitia James), May 21, 2026

1. N.Y. Assembly speaker eyes 2 constitutional amendments for redistricting reform - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 21, 2026
2. State lawmakers begin voting on budget legislation - WRVO, (Carl Heastie), May 21, 2026
3. State lawmakers set to begin voting on budget legislation - WAMC, (Carl Heastie), May 21, 2026
4. Election News Digest: May 20 - Daily Kos, (Carl Heastie), May 21, 2026
5. NYS finally starts voting on budget but Dem leaders push price tag to record highs - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), May 21, 2026

1. This Tax Day, Long Island Families Are Finally Seeing Real Relief - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), May 21, 2026

1. Bipartisan bill to build women’s history museum falls after GOP amendment - NBC News, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 21, 2026
2. Six Republicans join Democrats in sinking legislation to build women’s history museum - Washington Examiner, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 21, 2026
3. Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill - AOL.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 21, 2026

1. C.E.O. Behind Huge ‘Vote for Trump’ Sign Has a New Slogan: Vote for Him - The New York Times, (Elise Stefanik), May 21, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Applauds Passage of Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), May 21, 2026
2. Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan Rental Housing Investment Act to Expand Housing Supply and Lower Costs, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), May 21, 2026
3. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Introduces Bipartisan Rental Housing Investment Act to Address National Affordability Crisis - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), May 21, 2026
4. Opinion - No more political games: Canada must come to the table - Yahoo, (Claudia Tenney), May 21, 2026

1. Video Raul Castro facing 'very serious charges,’ former congressman says - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, (John Katko), May 21, 2026

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U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Schakowsky, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution to End Roadway Fatalities & Improve Traffic Safety - Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), May 21, 2026
2. New Bill: Senator Richard Blumenthal introduces S. 4543: Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), May 21, 2026
3. Press Release: Deluzio, Blumenthal, and Boyle Reintroduce Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act for Amtrak Passengers - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), May 21, 2026
4. Trump Court Picks Now Cite Justice Jackson on 2020 Election (1) - Bloomberg Law News, (Richard Blumenthal), May 21, 2026
5. Press Release: Boyle, Deluzio, and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Restore Legal Rights for Amtrak Passengers - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), May 21, 2026