New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams Power Broker Says He’s the Victim in Multi-Million Insurance Scam - thecity.nyc, (Eric Adams), April 6, 2026
2. Advocates push city to revive long-ignored part of Rikers shutdown plan - Queens Daily Eagle, (Eric Adams), April 6, 2026
3. Feds allege N.Y. fraud ring raising costs for everyone - The Black Chronicle, (Eric Adams), April 6, 2026

1. 5 things to know about Lee Zeldin as he tops Trump’s list for AG - City & State New York, (Lee Zeldin), April 6, 2026
2. Fmr. Gov. David Paterson (D-NY) | 04-05-26 - WABC Radio, (Andrew Cuomo), April 6, 2026
3. Fmr. NYC Dep. Mayor Randy Mastro (D-NY) | 04-05-26 - WABC Radio, (Andrew Cuomo), April 6, 2026
4. Why can't Gov. Kathy Hochul let go of fossil fuels in NY? | Opinion - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
5. New York aims to fix 175,000 potholes this month - waer.org, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
6. Hochul's push to slash auto insurance rates hits a speed bump in Albany - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
7. Governor Hochul announces plan to fill potholes - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
8. New York state’s April 1 budget deadline is creating major trouble for Albany - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
9. Governor says DOT will make ‘unprecedented effort’ to fill potholes - Orleans Hub, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
10. Smoother, safer roads: Central NY roads to see major repairs starting April - WSYR, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
11. Rochester business leaders back Hochul in state budget negotiations - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
12. Auto insurers won't say how much Hochul's proposals would save - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
13. Hochul declares war on potholes - audacy.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
14. Hochul launches sig­nif­icant effort to fill potholes, repave roads across New York - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
15. Pothole relief for Staten Island highways as N.Y. Gov. Hochul unveils massive statewide road repair initiative - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
16. NY state budget will be more than a week late — at least — as Albany Dems set to pass another extension - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
17. Evening Briefing in Rochester: April 6 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
18. Mamdani, Hochul pat themselves on back for filling in potholes - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
19. New York launches statewide repaving initiative to fill potholes, fix roadways - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
20. Financial Aid Awareness Month: Hochul encourages students to complete FAFSA - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
21. Hochul makes stop in Broome County to push 2027 budget - MyHometownToday.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
22. A potential middleground in biomarker testing budget fight - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
23. Smoother, safer roads: Following historic winter, Hochul targets 'unprecedented' effort to fill potholes & repave roads across NYS - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
24. Paving And Pothole Push Coming To LI, HV Roads, Hochul Says - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
25. Gov. Hochul seeks disaster aid for Suffolk oyster, kelp farmers after icy winter - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
26. REPORT: Governor Hochul announces $24 million bridge replacement project on State Route 410 in Lewis County - Flack Broadcasting, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
27. Mayor Mamdasphalt? Meet Governor Pothochul - hellgatenyc.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
28. Here are all the major New York roads getting pothole repairs in Hochul’s $600 million plan - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
29. Governor Announces Pothole, Road Repair Work Scheduled to Occur Across State - wicz.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
30. NY Governor Requests Disaster Aid for Long Island Aquaculture - nationaltoday.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
31. New York State Budget Delayed Again as Albany Democrats Pass Another Extension - nationaltoday.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
32. Opinion | New York’s Sneak Tax Attack - WSJ, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026
33. New York State DOT Launches Massive Pothole Repair Blitz - nationaltoday.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 6, 2026

1. Gillibrand calls for more details after reports of Hegseth withholding promotions - NBC News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 6, 2026
2. Chuck Schumer Is a Terrible Democratic Leader With Terrible Judgement on Candidates - Zeteo, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
3. Report: New York residents overpaid $265 million since the US led war in Iran began - waer.org, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
4. 3 Democratic Senators Join List of Lawmakers Who Don't Want Chinese Cars in America - Road & Track, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
5. Senators Lobby President Trump To Stop Chinese Cars Being Built In America - Men's Journal, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
6. Trump Says 'Evil And Wickedness Will Not Prevail' In Easter Message, Chuck Schumer Calls Him 'Unhinged Ma - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
7. Trump accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post | First Thing - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
8. Senators ask Trump to declare BYD as a military-connected entity - News.az, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
9. Trump says 'evil and wickedness will not prevail' in Easter message, Chuck Schumer calls him 'unhinged madman' over controversial Iran post - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
10. Trump news at a glance: president accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026
11. Senators Urge Ban on Chinese Automakers in U.S. Market - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 6, 2026

1. Attorney General Warning About Online Investment Scams - Huntington Now, (Letitia James), April 6, 2026
2. Letitia James 'has Been Engaging In A Lot Of Corruption' | The Right Squad [b73884] - fathomjournal.org, (Letitia James), April 6, 2026
3. Letitia James FORCED TO RESIGN As Federal Indictment Scandal ERUPTS! [435739] - fathomjournal.org, (Letitia James), April 6, 2026

1. In Albany's auto insurance fight, connections are at a premium - Newsday, (Carl Heastie), April 6, 2026
2. NY state budget will be more than a week late — at least — as Albany Dems set to pass another extension - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), April 6, 2026

1. House Homeland Security Committee Chair Demands Funding for DHS After Iran Strikes - NOTUS, (Andrew Garbarino), April 6, 2026
2. FEMA Still Hasn’t Reimbursed Hospitals for COVID-19 Work - NOTUS, (Andrew Garbarino), April 6, 2026
3. Immigration officials to testify before Congress amid growing backlash over crackdown - The Hill, (Andrew Garbarino), April 6, 2026
4. LI Reps face pricey congressional race - longislandpress.com, (Andrew Garbarino), April 6, 2026

1. Jamaal Bowman - IMDb, (Jamaal Bowman), April 6, 2026

1. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) Questions University Presidents on Antisemitism - c-span.org, (Elise Stefanik), April 6, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Sen. Richard Blumenthal calls for DOJ to investigate Connecticut Sun sale - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
2. Anti-Gun Violence Groups Host CT Senator For Prevention Roundtable - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
3. Sen. Blumenthal calls for DOJ investigation into CT Sun sale - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
4. Dan Haar: Feds must investigate CT Sun sale to Houston as antitrust, Blumenthal says - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
5. Blumenthal calls for antitrust investigation into Connecticut Sun sale - WFSB, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
6. Blumenthal Calls for Federal Investigation Into Sun Relocation Deal - PYMNTS.com, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
7. Blumenthal Seeks Investigation Into CT Sun’s Planned Move To Houston - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
8. Blumenthal calls for DOJ investigation into sale of the Connecticut Sun - News From The States, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
9. Sen. Blumenthal Demands DOJ Probe Into WNBA's Sun Sale - Law360, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
10. Sen. Blumenthal calls for antitrust investigation into sale of Connecticut Sun - WFSB, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026
11. Blumenthal asks DOJ to investigate sale of Connecticut Sun - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), April 6, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Student IDs no longer valid for voting under new NH law”, April 6, 2026
2. “Anchorage election officials push back on ‘misleading’ claims about its mobile voting system”, April 6, 2026
3. April 23 Votebeat Webinar: “How the 2000 election set the stage for 2026”, April 6, 2026
4. The Twitter/X Ecosystem, as Illustrated by Nate Silver, April 6, 2026
5. “Republicans Unveil a $342 Million Battle Plan to Keep the Senate”, April 6, 2026
6. “Trump is trying to build a massive voter database. Election officials are afraid of what he’ll do with it”, April 6, 2026
7. “Supreme Court clears path for Trump’s DOJ to dismiss criminal case against Steve Bannon”, April 6, 2026
8. “Democratic Resilience and the Supreme Court’s Democracy Problem”, April 6, 2026