New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Epic photo captures just how hard ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams partied for his 66th birthday - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 2, 2026
2. Eric Adams Did a Citi Bike of Shame - The Cut, (Eric Adams), September 2, 2026
3. Expect a chaotic Fall 2026 semester in New York City - israelnationalnews.com, (Eric Adams), September 2, 2026

1. Press Release: Nick Langworthy Says He Voted to Condemn Socialism in House Measure - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), September 2, 2026
2. Kathy Hochul hijab controversy: Bruce Blakeman criticizes governor for wearing head covering in visit to Islamic cultural center - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
3. Governor Kathy Hochul joins Bronx elected officials for Co-op City back-to-school event - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
4. Governor Kathy Hochul joins Bronx elected officials for Co-op City back-to-school event - politicsny.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
5. $560M pre-k expansion funding programs in more than 400 schools - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
6. Curbs on data centers top list of bills awaiting Hochul - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
7. Hochul responds to Trump's reaction to her wearing hijab: 'I'll never apologize' - National Desk, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
8. Reconnect the Empire State Plaza - Office of General Services (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
9. Trump officials exchange barbs with Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
10. Muslim leaders reel over what they see as Blakeman's Islamophobic social media post - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
11. Hochul, Mamdani accuse Trump of ‘defunding the police’ by withholding $87 million in NYC counterterrorism funding - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
12. Hochul urges caution as severe storms, tornado threat hit New York - democratandchronicle.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
13. Trump’s withholding of N.Y. counterterror funds threatens safety, governor says - The Washington Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
14. Gov. Hochul announces progress to expand universal pre-K statewide - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
15. Gov. Hochul says Trump administration owes NY state $87M in counterterrorism funds - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
16. Trump Posts Wild Screed About NY Gov Kathy Hochul Wearing a Hijab: ‘CRAZY!’ - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
17. Mamdani, Hochul accuse Trump of defunding the police - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
18. Gov. Hochul demands Trump administration restore $87 million in counterterrorism funding to New York - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
19. Federal judge strikes down NY law penalizing fossil fuel companies for climate change - KGAN, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
20. Lawmakers and Environmentalists Rally in Lansing, Demand Hochul Sign Data Center Oversight Bill - Ithaca Times, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
21. Jewish leader slams Bruce Blakeman for ‘Islamophobia’ after post of Hochul in a hijab - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
22. New York Leaders Accuse Trump Of Defunding The Police In Counterterror Funding Fight - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
23. NY Gov Kathy Hochul accuses Trump of ‘defunding the police,’ says DHS is ‘withholding’ counterterror funds - kotaradio.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
24. New York's plan to charge fossil-fuel producers $75B for climate change damages is struck down - AP News, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
25. Hochul, Mamdani accuse Trump of ‘defunding the police’ by withholding $87 million in NYC counterterrorism funding - politicsny.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
26. Federal judge strikes down NY law penalizing fossil fuel companies for climate change - local21news.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
27. Rebate Check Coming To These NYC Residents - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
28. After Trump Accused New York Governor Kathy Hochul of Releasing 7000 Hardcore Criminals, She Spoke Up in Her Own Defense - The Mary Sue, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
29. NY Gov. and NYC Mayor Asked Not to Attend 9/11 Ceremonies - Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
30. Albany gets $400M revitalization: 10 downtown projects funded - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
31. ‘Over 2,000 immigrants arrested in New York, didn’t receive any help from Zohran Mamdani’: US Homeland Security official - thestatesman.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
32. AOC reacts to Trump: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago' - KCBY, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026
33. Hochul announces 10 Albany downtown projects in first $200M CAP funding allocation - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), September 2, 2026

1. Fact Check Team: America is getting older. And baby boomers are a big reason why. - KRCR, (Chuck Schumer), September 2, 2026
2. Schumer to introduce bill targeting Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada - CityNews Toronto, (Chuck Schumer), September 2, 2026
3. Schumer to introduce bill targeting Trump's latest tariffs on Canada - National Newswatch, (Chuck Schumer), September 2, 2026
4. Schumer to introduce bill targeting Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada - CKPG Today, (Chuck Schumer), September 2, 2026
5. Schumer to introduce bill targeting Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada - Winnipeg Free Press, (Chuck Schumer), September 2, 2026

1. Fed investigators met with Tish James whistleblower who claimed he was pushed to dig up dirt on Trump: sources - New York Post, (Letitia James), September 2, 2026
2. AG James warning NYers of potential student loan forgiveness scams - FOX 5 New York, (Letitia James), September 2, 2026
3. Deleted email details alleged Trump-targeting push inside Letitia James’ office: ‘Find and pursue crimes’ - Yahoo, (Letitia James), September 2, 2026
4. New York, 20 other states sue Trump administration for blocking Medicaid and CHIP funding for youth gender-affirming care - gaycitynews.com, (Letitia James), September 2, 2026
5. She promoted diversity at Harvard — and is now Trump's state AG pick - Times Union, (Letitia James), September 2, 2026
6. NYAG James comments on State Fair's Law Enforcement Day as her office deals with an email controversy - WRVO, (Letitia James), September 2, 2026
7. AG James' office accused of targeting Trump by NY prosecutor: report - Lohud, (Letitia James), September 2, 2026
8. Eric Trump sounds off on mail-in-ballots and the Letitia James going after his family. - Yahoo, (Letitia James), September 2, 2026

1. Reaching for a reach on Long Island - Politico, (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
2. 'They showed us what it could do, and it's scary': Congressman on Anthropic Mythos model demo - wionews.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
3. Garbarino, Islip Town Officials Announce $3 Million Grant for Sewer Expansion Project - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
4. Garbarino, Spanberger Introduce Legislation To Better Monitor Tick-Born Illness That Triggers Red Meat Allergy - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
5. Newsday: NY lawmakers move to shore up 9/11-linked death benefits - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
6. Long Island Delegation Calls For Answers from Biden Administration Following Deadly Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
7. Security Intelligence: Congress Wants to Study the Cybersecurity of Satellites - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
8. Long Island Herald Op-Ed: Antisemitism is not free speech - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
9. NBC News: A health care program for 9/11 survivors and first responders is running short of money, say members of Congress - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
10. Garbarino Introduces Resolution In Support of Requiring 9/11 To Be Taught In Schools - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
11. Republican Members Urge Democrat Leadership To Fund 9/11 Health Program Ahead of 21st Anniversary - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026
12. New York Post: Bill would bar colleges from accepting money, gifts from terror-supporting countries - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 2, 2026

1. Congressional aide survives lightning strike in New York - The Hill, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 2, 2026
2. Malliotakis aide uninjured after being struck by lightning in New York - Washington Examiner, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 2, 2026
3. Shocking Video Shows Staffer for Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis Slammed by Lightning Strike - Yahoo, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 2, 2026
4. Man struck by lightning while walking to a dentist appointment - Yahoo News New Zealand, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 2, 2026

1. Race for NY-24 heats up as Democratic challenger seeks to flip district in November - 13wham.com, (Claudia Tenney), September 2, 2026
2. Race for NY-24 heats up as Democratic challenger seeks to flip district in November - cbs6albany.com, (Claudia Tenney), September 2, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Blumenthal questions TikTok about safety features - wshu.org, (Richard Blumenthal), September 2, 2026
2. Blumenthal Seeks Meeting With DHS Over ‘Cruelty And Brutality’ Of ICE Surge - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), September 2, 2026
3. USPS whistleblower says rushed new mail ballot systems could disenfranchise voters - Votebeat, (Richard Blumenthal), September 2, 2026
4. Blumenthal requests meeting with DHS secretary after ICE activity in Danbury - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), September 2, 2026
5. After nearly 100 ICE arrests in a week, top officials in Connecticut brace for more problems, respond to threats - The Derrick, (Richard Blumenthal), September 2, 2026
6. Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job - Arc XP, (Richard Blumenthal), September 2, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. SIGN THE PETITION: Don't Cancel Colbert! - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), September 2, 2026