New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams mandated NYC preschools adopt a single curriculum. Under Mamdani, they’re getting more choice - Brooklyn Eagle, (Eric Adams), July 30, 2026
2. PNK Group, former NYC mayor to host Aug. 1 data center meeting - Daily Tribune Media, (Eric Adams), July 30, 2026
3. WATCH: Eric Adams on Mamdani, housing and his next act after City Hall - The Real Deal, (Eric Adams), July 30, 2026

1. Rep. John McGuire Hosts EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for Fifth District Tour - Morning Ag Clips, (Lee Zeldin), July 30, 2026
2. Governor Hochul Announces New Gun Safety Actions to Protect New Yorkers from Federal Firearm Regulation Rollbacks - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
3. Gov. Kathy Hochul rolls out sweeping new gun safety plan - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
4. White Plains Mayor Justin Brasch Hosts Gov. Kathy Hochul - The Jewish Link, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
5. Hochul seeks stricter rules on gun sales after federal changes - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
6. 'I don't answer to Kathy Hochul.' Broome sheriff pushes back on ICE mandate - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
7. Hochul plans tighter control of firearms sales - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
8. New York State announces new gun safety measures - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
9. 'They Will Try To Steal The Election': Blakeman, Hochul Trade Barbs Over Election Security - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
10. Upstate NY crypto mine seeks to become data center - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
11. Hochul announces results of toll enforcement operations on NYS thruway - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
12. New York is expected to send up to $1,500 in rebate checks before Election Day - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
13. Blakeman claims that Democrats will try to 'steal' gubernatorial race - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
14. Gov. Hochul discusses flooding in Capital Region, Hudson Valley - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
15. Bills Mafia Governor Hits Training Camp - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
16. Yunker defends Stream data center as Hochul questions tax breaks, power use - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
17. Here’s why N.Y. Gov. Hochul ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
18. Hochul offers SUNY, CUNY spots to New York students dropped by Howard - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
19. As voters focus on energy, Blakeman and Hochul disagree on solutions - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
20. Hochul Appoints Ernst Valery to RCC Board of Trustees - Rockland County Times Newspaper, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
21. End Jew Hatred petition New York Governor Hochul to remove Mamdani over Manhattan stabbings - The Jerusalem Post, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
22. Gov. Hochul announces new gun safety measures amid federal firearm regulation rollbacks - whec.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026
23. Group Says New York Is in ‘Legislative Limbo’ - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), July 30, 2026

1. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand cracks down on AI scams against seniors - WPTZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
2. Iran war powers resolution blocked in Senate as conflict heats up - Roll Call, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
3. Seniors lost $8 billion to AI scams last year. What is Congress doing to help? - WSHU, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
4. Gillibrand pushing to protect seniors from AI-powered scams - nny360.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
5. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand cracks down on AI scams against seniors - Yahoo News Canada, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
6. Schumer, Gillibrand question potential closure of trade office in NYC - Newsday, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
7. Senate Democrats press tech giants on AI safeguards for ‘at-risk users’ - The Hill, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
8. US Senate rejects attempt to limit military action against Iran - A News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
9. AI and elderly scams: Sens. Scott & Gillibrand on the new frontier of senior fraud - CNBC, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
10. WATCH LIVE: Senate panel holds hearing on AI deepfakes and senior fraud - Fox News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 30, 2026
11. Schumer pitches new federal agency to investigate corruption - The Washington Post, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
12. SCHUMER APPLAUDS $300 MILLION FEDERAL CH... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
13. Turek declines to say he’d back Schumer - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
14. Chuck Schumer all but begs ‘very good member’ John Fetterman to remain a Democrat - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
15. Citing Trump, Schumer announces bill to create anti-corruption bureau - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
16. Schumer unveils anti-corruption agency aimed squarely at Trump - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
17. Chuck Schumer, Other Senators Reportedly Warn Apple CEO Tim Cook Against Buying Chinese Memory Chips: 'Wo - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
18. Protester Interrupts Sen. Schumer, Saying "How Dare He Speak About Corruption" - c-span.org, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
19. CITING CORE NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOM... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
20. Sen Chuck Schumer unveils anti-corruption agency aimed at Trump and future presidents - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
21. ‘Journalist’ heckles Chuck Schumer during anti-corruption bureau event: ‘Show your genocidal face’ - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
22. Sen. Schumer Announces New Bill Creating an Anti-Corruption Bureau to Check Presidents - c-span.org, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
23. SCHUMER REVEALS: TRUMP’S IRAN WAR HAS AL... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
24. Schumer urges Fetterman not to leave Senate Democratic caucus - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
25. WATCH: Padilla, Schumer Introduce Landmark New Legislation to Crack Down on Trump Corruption - Senator Alex Padilla (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
26. Senator Schumer proposes agency to address corruption, including Trump’s crypto ventures - TradingView, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
27. Democrats’ AIPAC obsession — a small update on an ancient conspiracy theory - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
28. Exclusive / Democrats miss mark on accountability, poll shows - Semafor, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
29. Schumer wades into Apple vs. Micron fight as tech giants spar over Chinese chips - Syracuse.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
30. Troy Jackson meets with Sen. Chuck Schumer - foxbangor.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
31. RAW VIDEO: Man interrupts Chuck Schumer, calls him 'genocidal maniac' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
32. Schumer says Democrats will force new Senate vote on Iran war powers resolution - A News, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
33. Schumer: Trump's Presidency a complete disaster - Pars Today, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
34. 'A very good member of Congress:' Schumer says he wants Fetterman to stay with Democrats - local21news.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
35. SEE IT: 'How dare you talk about corruption': Schumer interrupted by protester - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026
36. Schumer Introduces Bill to Create Anti-Corruption Office Targeting Presidential Profiteering - teleSUR English, (Chuck Schumer), July 30, 2026

1. Attorney General James To Act On Illegal E-Motos After Latest Fatal Crash - Streetsblog New York City, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026
2. AG: Settlement issued after Denny’s shortchanged thousands of workers - WIVB News 4, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026
3. New ruling in Kalshi case signals that AG's lawsuit is imminent - Times Union, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026
4. NY AG Letitia James announces settlement against WNY Denny's franchise owners - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026
5. New York attorney general asks state's top court to halt NYC foie gras ban - ABA Journal, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026
6. Marc Henry Menard, who admitted stealing more than $600,000 from investors, targeted Haitian communities in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens - Newsday, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026
7. Caribbean immigration advocates welcome launch of Immigrant Trust Office - caribbeanlife.com, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026
8. Thursday’s Headlines: Motopsycho Nightmare Edition - Streetsblog New York City, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026
9. Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allege - KSAT, (Letitia James), July 30, 2026

1. The Capitol Connection - New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli - WAMC, (Tom DiNapoli), July 30, 2026

1. NEWSDAY: In fight for U.S. House, Long Island Reps. take peace pledge - problemsolverscaucus.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), July 30, 2026
2. VoteHub’s 2026 Midterms Forecast - votehub.com, (Andrew Garbarino), July 30, 2026

1. Who's Elise Stefanik Sucking up to Now? - The Borowitz Report | Substack, (Elise Stefanik), July 30, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Introduces SMART Savings Act Alongside Senator Barrasso to Expand Access to Lower Cost Retirement Investment Options, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), July 30, 2026
2. Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Second Amendment Plan, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), July 30, 2026
3. Press Release: Tenney, Barrasso Introduce SMART Savings Act to Update IRA Rules - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), July 30, 2026
4. Press Release: Tenney Releases 2026 Second Amendment Plan - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), July 30, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Sen. Richard Blumenthal talks about Anthony Fauci's contentious Senate hearing - NPR, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
2. Sen. Richard Blumenthal: Fauci has saved lives - Fox News, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
3. 'We are hitting India and China, the main culprits': US senator backs sanctions bill with 100% tariff threat - Firstpost, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
4. Democrats’ version of sweeping veterans benefits bill blocked in Senate - stripes.com, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
5. 'They are the main culprits': US Senator on bill that imposes up to 100% tariffs on India, China - The Times of India, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
6. Senator Richard Blumenthal to Speak at National Whistleblower Day - Whistleblower Network News, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
7. Hawley, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Ban Bonuses for Postal Service Leadership Until Mail Is Delivered on Time - U.S. Senate (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
8. New Bill: Senator Richard Blumenthal introduces S. 5042: Social Security 2100 Act - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
9. 5-year-old held 118 days in Connecticut immigration custody becomes focus of Senate forum - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
10. Democratic Senator Spots Exactly Why Republicans Are So ‘Eager’ To Vilify Fauci - HuffPost, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
11. Senate weighs next steps on Russia-Iran sanctions - Roll Call, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
12. Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from gallery - Spectrum News, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
13. US Senator Richard Blumenthal Targets India, China Over Russian Oil Imports, Backs 100% Tariff Bill - Brut, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
14. Blumenthal leads Senate to advance Russia sanctions bill 86-12 - eciks.org, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
15. Trump 'Exploiting' Crypto's Legal Loopholes and Enforcement Weakness, Says Richard Blumenthal: Demands Fi - Benzinga, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
16. Sen. Blumenthal: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is 'ready for peace talks' to end the war - Local 3 News, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
17. Crypto Is for Crooks, Dem Senator Says - Cryptonews.net, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
18. Opinion: Illegal immigrant's voter-registration case is more than an anomaly - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026
19. 'They are the main culprits': US Senator on bill that imposes up to 100% tariffs on India, China - inkl, (Richard Blumenthal), July 30, 2026