New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Elizabeth Street Garden Saved After Long Preservation Fight - www.chelseanewsny.com, (Eric Adams), August 17, 2026
2. Randy Mastro can’t stop suing Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), August 17, 2026

1. Hochul makes plea to Trump administration to extend protected status - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
2. Hochul calls on Trump not to ‘abruptly’ end TPS for Haitian immigrants - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
3. Hochul agrees to debate Blakeman on NY1 - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
4. Kathy Hochul Joins 200,000 At New York India Day Parade - IndiaWest, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
5. Exclusive | Hochul’s running mate Adrienne Adams heckled, booed by Israel supporters at NYC Dem forum - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
6. Niagara resident gets phone call from Gov. Hochul - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
7. Hochul’s TPS offense - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
8. Gov. Hochul in crosshairs with Town of Niagara residents - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
9. Blakeman says Hochul and Democrats pushing NY ‘on a death spiral’ - Orleans Hub, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
10. Hochul Bets Big on Nuclear Power Despite a History of Blown Budgets, Delays - La Voce di New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
11. Niagara resident frustrated by Hochul's refusal to meet with residents affected by radioactive contamination - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
12. Gallery: Kathy Hochul, Adivi Sesh and Jeremy Cooney Attend India Day Parade (27 media files) - Europa Newswire, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
13. Exclusive | Prominent Dem donor fundraising for NY GOP governor candidate Bruce Blakeman: ‘Talk of the Hamptons’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
14. Hochul calls Niagara County homeowner amid controversy over radioactive contamination response - WIVB News 4, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
15. President and Governor Agree: New York Crime Is Historically Down - Hudson Valley Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
16. $24M Construction Project Coming To I-84, 684, Hochul Announces - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
17. NYC drivers shell out $9 congestion toll. City admits it failed to improve air quality - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
18. Governor Hochul’s Letter to Secretary of Homeland Security - EIN News, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026
19. New York India Day Parade, largest in the world, celebrates 'harmony in heritage’ - India Tribune - Chicago, (Kathy Hochul), August 17, 2026

1. US Senators Schumer, Gillibrand push USDA for aid to NY grape growers - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 17, 2026
2. Federal bill seeks to name Buffalo post office in honor of William J. Donovan - niagara-gazette.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 17, 2026
3. SCHUMER DELIVERS $1.6 FEDERAL INVESTMENT... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026
4. Schumer, Gillibrand seek relief for county’s grape farmers - - Observer Today, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), August 17, 2026
5. NY lawmakers seek federal buyout for WNY grape growers left stranded by Refresco cancellations - WKBW, (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026
6. SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH FOR $5 MILLION FED... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026
7. Senator Schumer pushes for funding to improve safety at veterans cemetery in Seneca County - 13wham.com, (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026
8. Schumer asks Army to pick Fort Drum for nuclear project - Press-Republican, (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026
9. Sen. Schumer Pushes for Federal Funding for Alfred State College Healthcare Program - WENY News, (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026
10. SCHUMER PUSHES FOR $6.2 MILLION IN FED F... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026
11. Questions about Schumer’s future grow as Democratic candidates call for change - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026
12. SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), August 17, 2026

1. Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families - New York Attorney General (.gov), (Letitia James), August 17, 2026
2. Trump Endorses Saritha Komatireddy To Challenge New York AG Letitia James - VINnews, (Letitia James), August 17, 2026
3. Paramount Demands $1.8B From AGs For Costs Of Antitrust Suit Over WBD Merger - Deadline, (Letitia James), August 17, 2026

1. Garbarino, Flood Secure House Passage of Bipartisan TRIA Reauthorization Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
2. Garbarino Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Reappointment of Dr. John Howard to Lead World Trade Center Health Program - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
3. Garbarino Introduces Volunteer First Responder Housing Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
4. Garbarino Applauds Passage of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
5. Garbarino Hosts Housing Affordability Roundtable with Federal Home Loan Bank of New York - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
6. Hospital Leaders React as Chairman Garbarino Helps Advance FEMA COVID Reimbursements - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
7. Chairman Garbarino Applauds Disbursements for Long-Delayed FEMA COVID-19 Disaster Funds Following Oversight - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
8. 2026 NY-02 Congressional Election | Polls, Candidates & Odds - cityandstateny.com, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
9. LI's four House incumbents have big fundraising edge - Newsday, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
10. Garbarino and NY Republicans Secure Full Funding for World Trade Center Health Program as Bill is Signed into Law - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
11. ‘Remaining Vigilant’: Garbarino Wields Powerful Homeland Security Gavel - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
12. Garbarino Thanks Advocates Who Never Stopped Fighting for 9/11 Health Care - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
13. Garbarino Highlights 2025 Accomplishments: Delivering Results for Long Island - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
14. Garbarino and NY Congressional Delegation Lead Effort to Secure Lifetime Funding for World Trade Center Health Program - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
15. Garbarino Introduces USMMA Athletics Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
16. City & State: What does homeland security mean for Andrew Garbarino? - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
17. Garbarino Secures $18.6 Million In DOT Grants For Long Island - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
18. Garbarino Introduces the Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
19. Garbarino To Serve As Vice Chair of Problem Solvers Caucus - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
20. Garbarino Proposal to Protect Police from Criminal Migrants Signed Into Law - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
21. Garbarino, Gottheimer, Kim, Suozzi, Smith, Menendez, Schneider, Lawler Introduce Bill to Fully Repeal SALT Cap - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
22. Garbarino, Newhouse Push for U.S. Strategy to Protect U.S. Food Supply Chains and Counter China’s Advances in Biotechnology - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
23. Roll Call: Take Five: Andrew Garbarino - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
24. Garbarino Introduces Pro-Law Enforcement Bills Ahead of National Police Week - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
25. Newsday: House taps LI Rep. Andrew Garbarino to chair Homeland Security panel, topping three rivals - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
26. Garbarino Delivers For Long Island With Local Priorities Included in Water Resources Development Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
27. Garbarino Delivers On Promise To Secure Storm Damage Prevention For Long Island In Water Resources Development Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
28. Garbarino, Williams, Tenney, Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Veteran Homelessness - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
29. Garbarino, New York Republicans Issue Joint Statement Condemning Hakeem Jeffries And 165 Other House Democrats For Voting Against Israel Aid Package - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
30. Long Island Press: Garbarino, Blakeman conduct Homeland Security briefing on ‘Terror Tuesday’ - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
31. Garbarino, Houlahan Call for Counter-Drone Legislation to be Included in Continuing Resolution - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
32. Rep. Garbarino Issues Statement Following His Vote on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
33. Thompson and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement - democrats-homeland.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
34. Garbarino Announces Winner of Congressional App Challenge - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
35. Garbarino, Pettersen Introduce National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
36. Republican Mainstreet Partnership: Meet the Freshmen: Andrew Garbarino - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
37. Garbarino Leads Republican Members in Letter Urging Democrat Leadership To Fund 9/11 Health Program - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
38. Garbarino Announces Expansion of 9/11 Health Program To Include Pentagon & Shanksville Responders - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
39. Garbarino, Castor, Fitzpatrick, Chu Introduce Bipartisan Bill to End Health Benefits Waiting Periods for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
40. Garbarino, Local Officials, Law Enforcement Unveil New Police Vehicles - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
41. Garbarino Announces Fix For 9/11 Health Program Funding Shortfall - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
42. House Climate Solutions Caucus Achieves Parity - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
43. Garbarino, Budzinski Reintroduce Tools Tax Deduction Act - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026
44. Garbarino Introduces Legislation To Enhance DHS Efforts to Combat Transnational Criminal Activity - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), August 17, 2026

1. NY entrepreneur who ‘lost millions’ for backing Trump now self-funding a campaign to succeed Elise Stefanik - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), August 17, 2026

1. Reps Tenney, Schneider Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging DHS to Protect Nonprofit Security Grant Program, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), August 17, 2026
2. Press Release: Tenney, Schneider Urge DHS to Revise Nonprofit Security Grant Guidance - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), August 17, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Larson lost to a younger challenger in CT. Could Blumenthal face a similar test? - Connecticut Public, (Richard Blumenthal), August 17, 2026
2. Senator Presses Pentagon on Sailor Welfare Concerns - legis1.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 17, 2026
3. Blumenthal blames high energy costs on 'anemic' federal oversight - WSHU, (Richard Blumenthal), August 17, 2026
4. CT primaries show push for generational change; Blumenthal says ‘age is a state of mind’ - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 17, 2026
5. Blumenthal to introduce bill to reduce power companies’ electrical infrastructure spending - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), August 17, 2026
6. Blumenthal to introduce bill to reduce power companies’ electrical infrastructure spending - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), August 17, 2026
7. Sen Blumenthal Demands Answers From Pentagon Over Abhorrent Conditions On Uss Abraham Lincoln - News12 | Bronx, (Richard Blumenthal), August 17, 2026
8. FanDuel Answers Some Of The Questions Posed By Congress - LegalSportsReport, (Richard Blumenthal), August 17, 2026