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1. Mamdani's City Hall hands over AI voice recordings of ex-mayor Eric Adams - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), April 15, 2026
2. New audio recordings from former Mayor Eric Adams - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), April 15, 2026
3. NYC to Open Adams-Era Climate Innovation Hub at Brooklyn Army Terminal - Commercial Observer, (Eric Adams), April 15, 2026
4. Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Registers as Resident in Tirana - Albanian Daily News, (Eric Adams), April 15, 2026
5. Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship, Registers in Tirana’s Administrative Unit No. 2 - Euronews Albania, (Eric Adams), April 15, 2026

1. LTN names Mark Romano & Ed Cox to VP roles amid satellite-to-IP shift - MSN, (Nick Langworthy), April 15, 2026
2. Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
3. Kathy Hochul has become Zohran Mamdani’s most important ally - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
4. Kathy Hochul proposes tax on $5 million-plus NYC second homes - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
5. Governor Hochul Announces Up to $70 Million Available to Help Protect Community-Based Organizations Vulnerable to Hate Crimes and Attacks - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
6. Kathy Hochul on potential court challenges to buffer bill: ‘Bring it on’ - Jewish Insider, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
7. New Hochul tax proposal juices budget talks, but agreement unlikely this week - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
8. Gov. Kathy Hochul pushing for New York businesses to offer child care options - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
9. Kathy Hochul Finds a Way to Tax the Rich - New York Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
10. Hochul pushes 25-foot buffer around New York houses of worship as Mamdani wavers on local bills - The Forward, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
11. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for NYC pied-à-terre tax to close spending deficit - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
12. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes a wealth tax on pied-à-terres in major u-turn - The Independent, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
13. Hochul pushes new NYC tax plan on luxury second homes - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
14. Hochul wants to tax the rich…if they don’t live in NYC - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
15. Whose pocket are you in? Hochul, NY lawmakers bicker amid battle over auto insurance - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
16. In major shift, Hochul proposes new tax on second homes in New York City - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
17. What Is the Pied-à-Terre Tax? 5 Things to Know About Hochul’s Proposal. - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
18. Kathy Hochul’s ICE guardrails have flipped the script for Democrats - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
19. The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Failed Before. Could This Year Be Different? - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
20. TRD PolicyPro: Pied-à-terre tax push, lawmakers float $10K fee to demolish units - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
21. Hochul proposes tax on luxury second homes in NYC; Mamdani and Menin approve - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
22. New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres - abcnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
23. Hochul Backs New Tax on NYC Pied-à-Terres Worth $5 Million-Plus - Bloomberg, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
24. Inside the finances of Hochul, Blakeman and their running mates - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
25. Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani propose NYC pied-à-terre tax on second homes worth over $5 million - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
26. N.Y.’s new plan to tax rich isn’t what you think — here’s what Hochul, Mamdani propose - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
27. Mayor Zohran Mamdani lauds Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax; would bring in $500 million a year to NYC - The Derrick, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
28. Disabilities Beat: What New York has to say about Dr. Oz’s Medicaid fraud allegations - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
29. What is a pied-à-terre tax? Hochul backs tax on wealthy New Yorkers - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
30. State Budget Faces Further Delays - The New Paltz Oracle, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
31. Hochul dragged for flip-flopping pied-à-terre tax as Mamdani cheers - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
32. Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul Slam FIFA For $100 Train Tickets To MetLife Stadium, Urge Covering Transport - Benzinga, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
33. How the New York State Budget Works - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
34. “Death by a thousand cuts”: real estate reacts to governor’s pied-à-terre tax proposal - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
35. Op-Ed | Don’t trade away justice: Limiting rights won’t lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
36. NY’s ‘green elephant’ climate projects are collapsing under the weight of . . . math - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
37. Hochul Reviving Pied-à-Terre Tax on NYC Luxury Homes - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
38. N.Y. offering $70 million to boost security for religious organizations, schools and more - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
39. Op-ed: Big Pharma’s profits shouldn’t come at the expense of New Yorkers’ care - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
40. Governor Proposes Second Homeowners In Nyc To Pay Extra Taxes - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
41. Hochul tours incoming Sol apartments to highlight ‘Let Them Build’ agenda - Troy Record, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
42. Hochul backs new tax on NYC pied-à-terres worth $5 million-plus - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
43. New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
44. Hochul proposes tax on luxury second homes in NYC; Mamdani and Menin approve - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
45. New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres - Temple Daily Telegram, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
46. Hochul renews push for 25-foot protest buffer around houses of worship, pairing with budget hate-crimes funding - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
47. Gov. Hochul Moves to Block City Bill Banning 24-hour Home Care Shifts: Sources Say - Documented, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
48. Hochul tax plan targets high-end second homes amid revenue pressures - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
49. Hochul proposes tax on NYC second homes in bid to save Mamdani’s budget - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
50. Albany Lawmakers Take Up Sweeping Pension Reforms. A Big Winner? Themselves. - OurTownNY.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
51. Gov. Hochul proposes taxes on NYC homeowners who own second house worth more than $5M - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
52. Hochul pushing for yearly tax on NYC second homes worth $5M or more - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
53. NY’s ‘green elephant’ climate projects are collapsing under the weight of . . . math - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
54. ‘Taxing the Ultrawealthy’: Zohran Mamdani Backs Kathy Hochul’s Bold $5M NYC Tax Plan - morninghoney.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
55. Zohran Mamdani's wish to tax NYC super-rich gets a partial win - USA Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
56. Hochul backs tax on NYC second homes worth $5 million-plus - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
57. New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres - The Independent, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
58. New York Governor Proposes Pied-à-Terre Tax - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
59. Hochul, Mamdani Propose Tax on Luxury NYC Second Homes - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
60. New York Governor Proposes Pied-à-Terre Tax on Luxury Second Homes - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
61. ‘Awfully high': Hochul shades NJ Transit over World Cup ticket price report - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
62. Gov. Hochul announces American Sign Language now included in New York's language access law - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
63. Hochul's Bold Proposal: Taxing the Second Homes of the Ultra-Wealthy - Devdiscourse, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
64. New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres - Winnipeg Free Press, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
65. New York Delays Climate Goals Amid Rising Energy Costs - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
66. New York Delays Ambitious Climate Goals Amid Rising Energy Costs - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
67. Hochul’s New York City Pied-à-Terre Tax Plan Draws Fire From GOP, Praise From City Leaders - The New York Sun, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
68. Hochul Proposes Pied-à-Terre Tax on NYC's Luxury Second Homes - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
69. New York Delays Ambitious Climate Law Amid Rising Energy Costs - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
70. New York Seeks to Delay Climate Goals as Energy Costs Rise - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
71. New York Governor Proposes Second-Home Tax to Fill Budget Gap - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
72. NYC Unveils First Pied-à-Terre Tax for Elite Owners - Mirage News, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026
73. Hochul Proposes Tax on NYC's Wealthy Second-Home Owners - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 15, 2026

1. Gillibrand visits Rome research facility to tout quantum technology - WRVO, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
2. Merkley, Van Hollen, Gillibrand Press Interior Secretary Burgum on Failure to Comply with Federal Law on Status of Renewable Projects - Merkley (.gov), (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
3. Gillibrand visits Griffiss, touts Quantum Hubs Act - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
4. New York's Quantum Future: BQP Joins Senator Gillibrand to Advance Landmark Quantum Hubs Legislation - PR Newswire, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
5. Federal lawmakers reintroduce bill expanding SNAP program to hungry seniors - McKnights Home Care, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
6. 7 Democrats Vote to Kill Bill Blocking Arms Sales to Israel - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
7. HHS Reverses Staffing Cuts to 9/11 Survivors' Health Program - National Today, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
8. Protesters Detained in NYC Anti-War Demonstration - National Today, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer: ‘We’re Going to Take Back the Senate’ - NOTUS, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
10. Chuck Schumer demands FIFA pay for World Cup host's transport costs after making $11 BILLION from tournament - the-sun.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
11. Senate Republicans again reject effort to halt Trump’s Iran war - KTAR News 92.3 FM, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
12. Why were protestors arrested at Chuck Schumer's office? What to know - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), April 15, 2026
13. Senate minority leader pushes 4th war powers vote as Iran war enters day 47 - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
14. Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul Slam FIFA For $100 Train Tickets To MetLife Stadium, Urge Covering Transport - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
15. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes - Soccer America, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
16. Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
17. Top US Democrat vows repeated Senate votes to curb Trump's Iran war powers - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
18. Democrats’ war powers resolution dies in Senate, more expected - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
19. ABS-CBN News. . New York City police arrested about 100 demonstrators on Monday (April 13) after more than 300 anti-war protesters staged a sit-in outside the Manhattan offices of U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, calling on them to sup - facebook.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
20. Chuck Schumer: US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes - RTL Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026
21. Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes - Winnipeg Free Press, (Chuck Schumer), April 15, 2026

1. How New York’s war on developers strangles our housing market - New York Post, (Letitia James), April 15, 2026
2. Attorney General James secures $350,000 from Brooklyn furniture store for cheating consumers - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), April 15, 2026
3. Midwood furniture retailer 1StopBedrooms to pay up to $350K over consumer violations, state says - Brooklyn Paper, (Letitia James), April 15, 2026
4. AGs urge SCOTUS to uphold legal status of Haitian immigrants - caribbeanlife.com, (Letitia James), April 15, 2026
5. Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules - CBS News, (Letitia James), April 15, 2026
6. James Warns New Yorkers of Investment Scams on Meta Platforms - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), April 15, 2026
7. AG Letitia James won't seek charges against cop who killed man in Queens park - National Today, (Letitia James), April 15, 2026

1. Senator James Sanders Jr. and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Announce Legislation to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Tom DiNapoli), April 15, 2026

1. This Tax Day, Long Island Families Are Finally Seeing Real Relief - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), April 15, 2026
2. Cybersecurity concerns, strategies take center stage during Fong, Garbarino event - Ripon Advance, (Andrew Garbarino), April 15, 2026
3. Congressman Fong and Homeland Security Chair Garbarino Tour LA Ports and 2028 Olympics Organizers - National Today, (Andrew Garbarino), April 15, 2026
4. Power & Politics: Long Island congressional delegation highlights bipartisan cooperation at LIA Event - News12 | Hudson Valley, (Andrew Garbarino), April 15, 2026
5. Long Island politicians react to US attack on Iran - News12 | Connecticut, (Andrew Garbarino), April 15, 2026
6. Newsday: House taps LI Rep. Andrew Garbarino to chair Homeland Security panel, topping three rivals - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), April 15, 2026

1. Hochul dragged for flip-flopping pied-à-terre tax as Mamdani cheers - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 15, 2026

1. Chicago’s mayor fundraises in the Bronx with former Rep. Jamaal Bowman - City & State New York, (Jamaal Bowman), April 15, 2026

1. Kathy Hochul has become Zohran Mamdani’s most important ally - Politico, (Antonio Delgado), April 15, 2026

1. Elise Stefanik’s endgame - Politico, (Elise Stefanik), April 15, 2026
2. Rep. Elise Stefanik's new book on campus antisemitism tops Amazon bestseller list as she launches book tour - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), April 15, 2026
3. BOOK REVIEW: ‘Poisoned Ivies’ Rep. Elise Stefanik - Campus Reform, (Elise Stefanik), April 15, 2026
4. Representative Elise Stefanik Releases Book Amid Congressional Exit - AsatuNews.co.id, (Elise Stefanik), April 15, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Tax Relief for Families on Tax Day, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), April 15, 2026
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Emphasizes Tax Relief for Families on Tax Day - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), April 15, 2026
3. JIM SHULTZ: Claudia Tenney, living large on other people’s money - lockportjournal.com, (Claudia Tenney), April 15, 2026
4. Rep. Tenney and elections organization 'RITE' accuse state BOE of violating federal voting law - WHEC.com, (Claudia Tenney), April 15, 2026
5. Tenney highlights tax relief claims tied to 2025 law on Tax Day - Fingerlakes1.com, (Claudia Tenney), April 15, 2026
6. Rep. Tenney and elections group accuse NY state BOE of voting law violations - National Today, (Claudia Tenney), April 15, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Watch Sen. Blumenthal: GOP is in 'Disarray' Over Iran War - Bloomberg, (Richard Blumenthal), April 15, 2026
2. Lawmakers, veterans make another plea for the Richard Star Act - Stars and Stripes, (Richard Blumenthal), April 15, 2026
3. Sen. Blumenthal and Rep. Bilirakis on Combat-Injured Veterans Benefits - C-SPAN, (Richard Blumenthal), April 15, 2026
4. Senate Democrats Issue Historic Rebuke Of Military Aid For Israel - Yahoo News New Zealand, (Richard Blumenthal), April 15, 2026