New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Bill de Blasio says he’s ‘sick of the handwringing’ over DSA candidates - MS NOW, (Bill de Blasio), August 18, 2026
2. Advocates accuse Mamdani of continuing ‘broken windows’ policing - Queens Daily Eagle, (Eric Adams), August 18, 2026
3. ‘Sick of the handwringing:’ Bill de Blasio over DSA candidates - Modern Ghana, (Bill de Blasio), August 18, 2026

1. Rep. Mike Lawler warns Kathy Hochul's green energy policies are driving businesses out of New York - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
2. It’s on: N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul takes step toward high-stakes showdown with Blakeman - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
3. Gun groups sue over NY law that they argue effectively bans a popular Glock - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
4. Tens Of Thousands Gather At FIA's Joyful 44th India Day Parade Led By New York Governor Kathy Hochul - News India Times, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
5. Hochul admin quietly cleared Elon Musk’s X Money for New York - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
6. New York Republican congressman rips Hochul policies for sending businesses ‘don’t come here’ message - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
7. $35 million available for public sector entities to install and operate electric vehicle chargers in New York State, according to Governor’s Office - Flack Broadcasting, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
8. Hochul’s TPS offense - politico.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
9. Hochul agrees to debate Blakeman on NY1 - politico.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
10. “I’m Not Intimidated by Anybody” — Hell’s Kitchen Woman Takes on ICE - W42ST, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
11. Hochul calls property owners impacted by radiation as NYSDEC, EPA continue search for hotspots - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026
12. Hochul warns ending TPS endangers NY economy and safety - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), August 18, 2026

1. Senators Take Aim at Invasive Pest Threatening East Coast Wine Industry - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 18, 2026
2. Senator Chuck Schumer visits grape growers in New York - yourerie.com, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
3. ICYMI: El-Sayed complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate - Senate Leadership Fund, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
4. Schumer urges Army to place nuclear microreactor at Fort Drum - WWNY, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
5. Federal Help Requested: Schumer urges USDA to purchase local grapes - - Post Journal, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
6. Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate - The Washington Post, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
7. Democrats can retake the Senate without winning Michigan, Schumer suggests - Jewish Insider, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
8. SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH FOR $5 MILLION FEDERAL FUNDING PACKAGE TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPAND CAPACITY, AND ENHANCE SAFETY AT NEW YORK’S FIRST STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN SENECA COUNTY - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump’s Iran MoU as ‘Utter Failure’ as Gas Prices Top $4: ‘One of the Greatest Foreig - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
10. Schumer pushes funding for Alfred State health care expansion - Hornell Evening Tribune, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026
11. Schumer Seeks Nearly $5 Million for Finger Lakes Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), August 18, 2026

1. Tish James snoozes as NYC charity burns tens of millions - New York Post, (Letitia James), August 18, 2026
2. WATCH: Lawler slams New York AG as rising antisemitic crimes fuel outrage - Fox News, (Letitia James), August 18, 2026

1. Andrew Garbarino - 2026 Election Polls & Odds - cityandstateny.com, (Andrew Garbarino), August 18, 2026

1. Malliotakis Announces $1 Million in Federal Funding for Security Upgrades at NYCHA’s Berry Houses - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 18, 2026
2. Malliotakis Announces $1 Million in Federal Funding for Security Upgrades at NYCHA’s Berry Houses, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), August 18, 2026
3. Watch Rep. Malliotakis Pushes Capital Gains Relief for Seniors - Bloomberg, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 18, 2026
4. Trump White House escalates feud with Ossoff over jab at Trump’s ties to aide - CNN, (Max Rose), August 18, 2026

1. Who is Rep. Claudia Tenney legislating for? Not the people of Oswego County (Your Letters) - Syracuse.com, (Claudia Tenney), August 18, 2026
2. Claudia Tenney Slams NYS’ I.C.E. Rules - wlea.net, (Claudia Tenney), August 18, 2026
3. Congressional Democrats plan Oman war powers push - Fox Business, (Claudia Tenney), August 18, 2026
4. Who has Trump endorsed in New York? See his 2026 picks for governor, Congress - Yahoo, (Claudia Tenney), August 18, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. 80-year-old Blumenthal says 'age is a state of mind' - WSHU, (Richard Blumenthal), August 18, 2026
2. Yankees president says Connecticut senators are ready to ‘sacrifice UConn’ - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), August 18, 2026
3. CT primaries show push for generational change; Blumenthal says ‘age is a state of mind’ - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 18, 2026
4. Senator Presses Pentagon on Sailor Welfare Concerns - Legis1, (Richard Blumenthal), August 18, 2026
5. Blumenthal to introduce bill to reduce power companies’ electrical infrastructure spending - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 18, 2026
6. 'I have a campaign committee': Blumenthal on running for re-election despite questions about his age - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 18, 2026