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1. Full interview with Kathryn Garcia, Port Authority executive director | The Point 3.29.26 - CBS News, (Kathryn Garcia), March 29, 2026
2. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Ends City Contracts With Trump Organization - ms.now, (Bill de Blasio), March 29, 2026
3. Extra Extra: Eric Adams has hired Donald Trump Jr.'s former defense lawyer - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), March 28, 2026
4. Mamdani fights rental assistance expansion, continuing Adams’ clash with NYC Council - gothamist.com, (Eric Adams), March 27, 2026
5. Outgoing NYC Cultural Affairs commissioner reflects on arts, politics — and her Staten Island legacy - SILive.com, (Eric Adams), March 27, 2026

1. Allegations mount against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo - ms.now, (Andrew Cuomo), March 29, 2026
2. Fmr. Gov. Sec. Melissa DeRosa (D-NY) | 03-29-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), March 29, 2026
3. Bernie Sanders, in the Bronx, Presses Kathy Hochul to Tax the Rich - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
4. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul issues proclamation designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
5. State Legislature warming to Hochul's proposed Climate Act changes - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
6. Major Wall Street powerhouse weighs southern move as Mamdani-led tax threats swirl - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
7. Governor issues proclamation to make March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day in NYS - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
8. Governor proclaims March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
9. Governor Hochul Proclaims March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York - Talk of the Sound, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
10. Westchester Legislator Urges Governor Hochul to Establish Buffer Zones at Religious Sites - Talk of the Sound, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
11. New York Honors Vietnam Veterans with Statewide Landmarks Illumination - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), March 29, 2026
12. Are New York’s Environmental Concerns Worsening a Housing Shortage? - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
13. New York's governor wants to delay a landmark climate law. That could cost households thousands in energy bills - Fast Company, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
14. Hochul highlights support for crack down of DIY, 3D-printed guns - The Post Star, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
15. Morning Briefing in Rochester: March 27 - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
16. Morning Briefing in Buffalo: March 27 - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
17. New York moves to protect vaccine coverage amid federal upheaval - crainsnewyork.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
18. Democrats’ taxing binge push - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
19. Governor Kathy Hochul's 3D gun press conference - The Post Star, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
20. Inspired Idiot of the Week: Governor Kathy Hochul edition - Schiff Sovereign, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
21. Activists urge Hochul, lawmakers to defend New York climate law - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
22. Why New York approved a controversial natural gas pipeline - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
23. Poll Shows Blakeman Trailing by Only Single Digits - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
24. Hochul, N.Y. legislative leaders introduce bills aimed to protect vaccine access - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
25. As state budget talks stall, perspective from other states - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
26. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will cut school and homeless programs to balance budget - World Socialist Web Site, (Kathy Hochul), March 28, 2026
27. ‘Team Zeldin’ embeds at EPA - POLITICO Pro, (Lee Zeldin), March 27, 2026
28. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Opening Statement on COVID Response - C-SPAN, (Andrew Cuomo), March 27, 2026
29. Let’s Get It Done: Governor Hochul Rallies With Leaders on Long Island to Deliver a State Budget Agenda That Makes New York More Affordable and Fights for Working Families - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
30. Gov. Hochul on track to miss budget deadline for fifth year - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
31. Less Than 50 Percent of New Yorkers Support Hochul's Nicotine Pouch Tax - Reason Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
32. Can a Democrat Make Headway With Trump? New York’s Governor Is Trying. - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
33. Blakeman, Hochul clash over new polls, funding in NY governor's race - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
34. Gov. Hochul receives award for leadership in NY state mental health policy - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
35. Gov. Kathy Hochul casts Bruce Blakeman in Trump’s image - gothamist.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
36. Hochul, N.Y. legislative leaders introduce bills aimed to protect vaccine access - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
37. Will ANY NY politician call out the lunacy of unions’ ‘Fix Tier 6’ cash grab? - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
38. State's cannabis industry marks 5-year anniversary with $3.3B in sales, 600 dispensaries - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
39. Funeral for NYPD cop who died in Mideast draws Hochul, Mamdani -- and daughter's heartfelt eulogy earns standing ovation - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
40. Two bills protecting vaccine access introduced in Albany - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
41. This blue-state gov has ‘growing influence’ and ‘unusual rapport’ with Trump - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
42. Hochul's matching funds mistake: All candidates should join the program and Bruce Blakeman has qualified - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
43. One battle after another for the Blakeman campaign - - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
44. SEQRA reform can unlock NY's housing potential. Get it done | Opinion - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
45. Lawmakers push Gov. Hochul to back revival of NYC free bus pilot - gothamist.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
46. The Daily Dirt: Hochul goes 75% market-rate in Crown Heights - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
47. NYS Senate Finance Chair's "Crystal ball" signaling late budget, issues remain on table - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
48. Hochul directs flags to half-staff to honor Maj. Sorffly Davius - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
49. Climate advocates push back against Gov. Hochul's push to delay New York clean energy goals - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026
50. Hochul must reduce the pain with Essential Plan changes - Olean Times Herald, (Kathy Hochul), March 27, 2026

1. Gillibrand, Riley urge USDA for cost share funding - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 29, 2026
2. Senator Gillibrand releases report condemning Trump Administration - azfamily.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 29, 2026
3. Kim sidesteps question on Schumer leadership future - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
4. Sen. Andy Kim: I'm supportive of Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer 'right now' - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
5. Howie Carr: Chuck Schumer’s losing it like Dementia Joe Biden - Boston Herald, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
6. Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker Slam ICE Deployment, Urge Trump To Pay TSA Workers Now— 'Enough Is Enough' - Yahoo News Singapore, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
7. Dems’ hate for Voter-ID: Letters to the Editor — March 30, 2026 - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
8. How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders in Congress - KSAT, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
9. California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, January 6th Committee Members, Congressional Leaders Gather to Honor Heroes Who Defended Capitol at the Site of Newly Installed Plaque (Video) - goldrushcam.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
10. 'Ship has sailed': This is what Dems won't get in DHS deal after shunning GOP - aol.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
11. House Speaker: Senate bill to fund Dept. of Homeland Security is a joke - Hays Post, (Chuck Schumer), March 29, 2026
12. Senator Gillibrand releases report condemning Trump Administration - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 28, 2026
13. Senator Gillibrand releases report condemning Trump Administration - FOX Carolina, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 28, 2026
14. Gillibrand bill would ban sitting president’s name, signature, or image on federal assets - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 28, 2026
15. Senator Gillibrand releases report condemning Trump Administration - WDBJ7, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 28, 2026
16. Senator Gillibrand releases report condemning Trump Administration - WBTV, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 28, 2026
17. State senators press administration over threats to Medicaid - Press-Republican, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 28, 2026
18. House passes DHS funding bill after rejecting Senate proposal - Upper Michigan's Source, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
19. Schumer’s prized 2026 recruits won’t commit to keeping him as Senate leader - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
20. Sen. Schumer Says Democrats "Held the Line" on ICE in DHS Funding Fight - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
21. Opinion | Senate Democrats Choose TSA Chaos - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
22. How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders in Congress - WKMG, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
23. Schumer and Jeffries' DHS funding plan could create chaos | Letter - Knoxville News Sentinel, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
24. Schumer Says 'Status Quo' 60-Day Funding Bill 'Dead On Arrival' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
25. Opinion | Washington’s March Shutdown Madness - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
26. Senate agrees to end shutdown for most of DHS - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
27. House passes short-term DHS funding bill; top Dem says 'dead on arrival' in Senate - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
28. Senate Democrats Block Voter ID Amendment - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), March 28, 2026
29. Senators Push For VA Clinic To Stay Open - WGY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 27, 2026
30. Schumer: House GOP plan to pass DHS stopgap is ‘dead’ in the Senate - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
31. Ernst on Dems’ DHS Delays: Call Chuck Schumer - Senator Joni Ernst (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
32. Senate Approves TSA Funding, Now the Fun Begins - The American Prospect, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
33. As Chinese Robotics Industry Surges, Senate Considers Limited Federal Procurement Ban - Foundation for Defense of Democracies, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
34. Schumer Pledges Democrats Will Restore Clean Energy Tax Credits - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
35. Wait, Did the Democrats Just Win a Government Shutdown Fight? - The New Republic, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
36. Opinion | Democrats for Energy Disarmament - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
37. Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding - KSAT, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
38. ‘I just want to go home’: Despair settles over the Capitol as DHS deal hopes evaporate - politico.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
39. Trump Blasts Democrats Like Chuck Schumer As He Vows To 'Immediately' Pay TSA Agents To Fix Emergency: Airline Stocks Spike Overnight - American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
40. Beware claim Chuck Schumer's wife owns cleaning business hiring immigrants in US illegally - Snopes, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
41. These pro-Palestinian PACs are trying to beat AIPAC at its own game - The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
42. House Speaker: Senate bill to fund Dept. of Homeland Security is a joke - North Platte Post, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026
43. House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement - News4JAX, (Chuck Schumer), March 27, 2026

1. Immigration policies, war, dictatorial rule denounced at NYC “No Kings” protest - The Haitian Times, (Letitia James), March 29, 2026
2. Abuse of power against Tish James: Bill Pulte’s third effort to go after N.Y. AG must fail - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), March 29, 2026
3. Letitia James Vs Trump: New York State Attorney SLAMS Trump, GOP Over Iran War at NO Kings Protest - Oneindia, (Letitia James), March 29, 2026
4. Letitia James’ ‘blind eye’ to Jew-hate is a form of antisemitism in itself - New York Post, (Letitia James), March 28, 2026
5. Letitia James Faces Fresh Legal Peril as Trump Officials Make New Criminal Referrals Designed To Avoid Previous Achilles Heel - nysun.com, (Letitia James), March 28, 2026
6. Tens of thousands of No Kings protesters march through Manhattan decrying Trump - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), March 28, 2026
7. Letitia James Slams Jail Health Contractor For 'Illegal' Medicine In New York Jails - hoodline.com, (Letitia James), March 28, 2026
8. N.Y. Attorney General Bars Health Provider After 3 Jail Deaths - The New York Times, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
9. Trump admin attempting to revive legal pursuit of Letitia James | CNN Politics - CNN, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
10. After repeated failures, Trump admin attempts to revive political prosecution against Letitia James - democracydocket.com, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
11. Top Trump Housing Official Tries, Again, to Bring a Criminal Case Against Letitia James - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
12. Letitia James Targeted Again By Trump Admin As It Pushes For Investigation After Previous Charges Were Thrown Out - blavity.com, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
13. Reports: Trump admin. again seeks to prosecute N.Y. AG Letitia James - upi.com, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
14. Top Trump Housing Official Seeks New Prosecution Of Letitia James - BIN: Black Information Network, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
15. Here’s a Full Timeline of Trump’s Years-Long Beef with AG Letitia James - The Root, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
16. Trump admin makes new criminal referrals to DOJ targeting New York AG Letitia James - WFIN, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
17. Federal Housing Finance Agency chief accuses Letitia James of false insurance filings - beinsure.com, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
18. New criminal referrals to DOJ target New York Attorney General Letitia James - tippahnews.com, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
19. New Criminal Referral Filed Against Letitia James Following 3 Failed Attempts to Prosecute - inquisitr.com, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
20. Early Addition: The White House is once again going after Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud - gothamist.com, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026
21. Trump admin attempting to revive legal pursuit of Letitia James - Modern Ghana, (Letitia James), March 27, 2026

1. Hey Mamdani: It turns out you DO need millionaires in NYC - New York Post, (Tom DiNapoli), March 28, 2026

1. Two bills protecting vaccine access introduced in Albany - Sun Community News, (Carl Heastie), March 27, 2026

1. 9/11 health care program restores cancer treatment certifications amid weeks of uncertainty - abcnews.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 29, 2026
2. Rep. Andrew Garbarino selected as new chair of House Homeland Security Committee - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 29, 2026
3. Moderate Republican willing to break with party is set to lead ICE hearing - washingtonpost.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 28, 2026
4. Meeting with Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (003) - dhs.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), March 28, 2026
5. Analysis | Republicans dig in on defending ICE - washingtonpost.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 28, 2026
6. Republican group calls for investigation after Minneapolis killing - vijesti.me, (Andrew Garbarino), March 28, 2026
7. City & State: What does homeland security mean for Andrew Garbarino? - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), March 28, 2026
8. US House speaker denounces racist Young Republicans texts, but denies larger issue - timesofisrael.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 28, 2026
9. Guest Column: ICE and Long Island - Riverhead News Review, (Andrew Garbarino), March 27, 2026
10. After Minneapolis killing, GOP calls grow for investigation into ICE tactics - The Christian Science Monitor, (Andrew Garbarino), March 27, 2026
11. In fiery hearing, Democratic lawmaker asks ICE director if he’s ‘going to hell’ - thecatholicthing.org, (Andrew Garbarino), March 27, 2026
12. ICE chief defends his officers to Congress as lawmakers mull DHS funding - politico.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 27, 2026
13. ICE Shootings Are Freaking Out the GOP. They’re Afraid to Tell Trump. - politico.com, (Andrew Garbarino), March 27, 2026
14. Watch Greenland Can Serve as Check on Russia, China 'Aggressiveness' in Arctic, Says Garbarino - Bloomberg, (Andrew Garbarino), March 27, 2026

1. Will Staten Island Rep. Malliotakis vote for Senate Homeland Security funding package without ICE $$? - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 27, 2026
2. Nicole Malliotakis on the Democrat Party Holding America Back (11 min) | 03-27-26 - 77 WABC, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 27, 2026
3. Nicole Malliotakis:We still need the Democrats to come to the table and fund Homeland Security (10 min) - 77 WABC, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 27, 2026

1. Trump ally backs US push to label Polisario a terrorist group - Yabiladi.com, (Elise Stefanik), March 28, 2026
2. Stefanik, Cotton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Propel America's Robotics Superiority, Protect U.S. National Security, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), March 27, 2026

1. ‘No Kings’ protests draw crowds in Canandaigua. See the photos - Democrat and Chronicle, (Claudia Tenney), March 29, 2026
2. Auburn attorney looks to challenge Claudia Tenney in 24th House race - Finger Lakes Times, (Claudia Tenney), March 28, 2026
3. Tenney slams Dems over DHS chaos, pushes GOP immigration plan - Fox Business, (Claudia Tenney), March 27, 2026
4. Rep. Tenney Calls for IRS Review of Nonprofit Contributions - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Claudia Tenney), March 27, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. The Secret Iran Intel That Terrified Dems - Puck, (Richard Blumenthal), March 29, 2026
2. “This is NOT the America I Know” - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), March 29, 2026
3. The Secret Iran Intel That Terrified Dems - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), March 29, 2026
4. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Rips Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy Over "Illegal Immigrant" Allegiance - tampafp.com, (Christopher Murphy), March 29, 2026
5. Verdicts against Meta, YouTube spur new momentum for kids online safety push - AOL.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 29, 2026
6. This deal could've been achieved weeks ago: Sen. Blumenthal on ending shutdown for most of DHS - MS NOW, (Richard Blumenthal), March 27, 2026
7. Biglaw Partner Slammed For ‘Orwellian’ Answers To Senator’s Questions - Above the Law, (Richard Blumenthal), March 27, 2026
8. USPS could run out of money — and disrupt voting, Blumenthal warns - ctinsider.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 27, 2026
9. Senators raise concerns about Montana nominee to federal bench, lack of experience - KPVI, (Richard Blumenthal), March 27, 2026
10. Juries Take the Lead in the Push for Child Online Safety - The New York Times, (Richard Blumenthal), March 27, 2026
11. 'No exit strategy': US congresswoman sounds alarm over 'endless' Iran war - Türkiye Today, (Richard Blumenthal), March 27, 2026
12. 16-Year-Old Says ICE Agents Choked Him and Called Him Gay While Abducting His Father - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), March 27, 2026
13. 'I'm AMAZED by the insult to this committee’: Blumenthal loses cool at Trump’s fed Judge nominees - economictimes.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 27, 2026

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