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Monday, March 23, 2026 |

Vol. 21, No. 1342 |

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NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS
New York City Mayor
- Fate of historic NYC rec center with Keith Haring mural at risk as city pushes Adams-era plan – which Mamdani previously blasted - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), March 22, 2026
- Staten Islanders rage at Mamdani as NYC approves homeless shelter: ‘He wants to screw us’ - New York Post, (Eric Adams), March 21, 2026
- Mayor Sexual Assault Lawsuit - Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (Eric Adams), March 21, 2026
- Exclusive | Bill de Blasio’s nepo-baby son Dante scores plum gig as political director of major NYC union - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), March 20, 2026
- This week’s biggest Winners & Losers - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), March 20, 2026
- ‘A lot of politicians are full of s---’: Former NYC Mayor explains why he never hid Red Sox fandom - NJ.com, (Bill de Blasio), March 20, 2026
- Mamdani administration quietly resumes hefty fines for compost scofflaws - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), March 20, 2026
- NYC Mayor Mamdani launches community safety office, inching forward a campaign promise - WPLG Local 10, (Bill de Blasio), March 20, 2026
New York Governor
- Hochul wins federal approval to undo Essential Plan expansion - Crain's New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
- Why Governor Kathy Hochul Wants to Water Down New York’s Climate Law - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
- Hochul is running from her high-spending past — but Mamdani ties may sink her re-election hopes - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
- High energy: Hochul is right that 2019 climate law needs a rewrite - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
- Kathy Hochul Proposes Weakening Climate Law Deadlines - wicz.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
- New York GOP backs Assemblyman Robert Smullen for Stefanik seat - Times Union, (Nick Langworthy), March 21, 2026
- The Shocking Hubris of Kathy Hochul - National Review, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
- DiPietro: It’s time to end the nightmare Kathy Hochul created in our prisons - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
- Elise Stefanik: Kathy Hochul is the worst governor in America - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
- Hochul finally admits economy-killing ‘climate’ law is toxic for NY — she should end it - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
- Reporters explain Hochul's proposed changes to climate law - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
- Hochul Moves to Delay and Alter Climate Law, Citing Energy Prices - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
- U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy introduces Pay TSA Act - Yahoo, (Nick Langworthy), March 20, 2026
- Lee Zeldin, E.P.A. Chief, to Headline Heartland Institute Forum - The New York Times, (Lee Zeldin), March 20, 2026
- EPA sued by two dozen states, 10 cities over repeal of ‘endangerment’ finding - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), March 20, 2026
- How Kathy Hochul proposes to weaken NY's climate protection law - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- New York’s Governor Pushes to Delay a Key Portion of the State’s Climate Law - Inside Climate News, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- NY’s transit unions are at war with Gov. Kathy Hochul - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Citing affordability, NY Gov. Hochul looks to punt climate rules - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Kathy Hochul’s Seller’s Remorse - National Review, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Hochul unveils plan to amend New York's 2019 Climate Act - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Hochul proposes weakening New York’s climate law - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Sid Rosenberg Blasts Kathy Hochul in Fiery On-Air Rant - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Hochul’s white flag on crazy NY climate law won’t fix the mess - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Sky News Australia. . Washington Examiner’s White House Reporter Naomi Lim says California Governor Gavin Newsom is “peaking too early” in his push to become the Democratic presidential nominee. - Facebook, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Hochul ad campaign, climate law battle top NY governor's race this week - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Kathy Hochul sees the left killing New York —but won’t actually stop it - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Will New York climate law changes lower energy costs? What to know - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- La gobernadora demócrata de Nueva York, Kathy Hochul la base impositiva del estado se ha visto mermada - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Greg Gutfeld: Kathy Hochul makes odd confession - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
- Kathy Hochul Admits: The Rich Are Fleeing New York for Lower Tax Rates - texasinsider.org, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
US Senate
- Sky News Australia. . US President Donald Trump has mocked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following a near gaffe on the Senate floor. - Facebook, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Murphy deflects question on Schumer’s future as Senate leader - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Chris Murphy weighs in on the calls to oust Chuck Schumer - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Exclusive | Growing Frustration With Chuck Schumer Spurs Talk of Replacing Him - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Trump says ICE agents will be sent to US airports starting Monday, with Homan leading - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Donald Trump roasts ‘discombobulated’ Chuck Schumer over funding ICE gaffe - Sky News Australia, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Trump mocks ‘discombobulated’ Schumer over Democrats’ near gaffe on funding ICE - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Schumer Warns About Trump’s Provocations: 'The Cruelty Is The Point' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Trump mocks Schumer over ‘fund ICE’ gaffe in senate remarks | Watch - Mint, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Schumer slip up: 'We must fund ICE, we must fund TSA' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- When is next Senate vote to end the government shutdown? What to know - Bergen Record, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Schumer knocks Trump on Iran, plan to send ICE to airports: 'Asking for trouble' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
- Fact-checking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the effects of the SAVE America Act - PBS, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Republicans reject Democrats’ effort to pay TSA by suspending Senate rules - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Growing frustration with Chuck Schumer spurs talk of replacing him - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Senators continue debate on SAVE America Act with no resolution in sight - KOTA Territory News, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- TSA Crisis Update: Elon Musk Offers To Pay Salaries During Funding Impasse - Newsweek, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Senate fails again to fund DHS as shutdown impacts airports nationwide - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says - News4JAX, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Capitol Hill Tensions: Chuck Schumer's Leadership under Scrutiny - Devdiscourse, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Bill To Fund Homeland Security Fails Again In U.S. Senate - theintelligencer.net, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- DHS shutdown tied for second-longest ever as Dems again block funding amid airport chaos, terrorism concerns - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Capitol Hill Shakeup: The Future of Minority Leadership - Devdiscourse, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Senate fails again to fund DHS as shutdown impacts airports nationwide - KCBY, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Democrats Weigh Ousting Schumer as Senate Minority Leader - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
- Gillibrand wants tariff revenue returned to Americans - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 20, 2026
- Gillibrand’s Tariff Rebate Plan Could Put Money Back in Your Pocket - Altitudes Magazine, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 20, 2026
- Gillibrand proposes tax rebates tied to tariffs - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 20, 2026
- Senator Schmitt Discusses the SAVE America Act on Fox Business - Senator Schmitt (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Fact-checking Schumer's claim about SAVE America Act, voter registration - WRAL, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Will the Democrats Be Able to Capitalize on Trump's Unpopular War? - Haaretz, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Senate fails again to fund DHS as shutdown impacts airports nationwide - KRCR, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Press Release: Congresswoman Laura Gillen and Senator Chuck Schumer Call for Resumption of Emergency Evacuations for Americans in Israel - Quiver Quantitative, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- DHS shutdown stretches to 35 days as Democrats block funding bill - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Schumer Slams ‘Preposterous’ $200 Billion Iran War Funding Request - The Fiscal Times, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- White House seeks to circumvent Schumer on potential DHS funding deal - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Senate fails again to fund DHS as shutdown impacts airports nationwide - WSET, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Democrats gave up on growth, when security comes last and other commentary - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Port: North Dakota becomes a political football in SAVE Act debate - InForum, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Can The Government Tell You What To Eat? (Hour 1) - Civic Media, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - Ottumwa Courier, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - The Killeen Daily Herald, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - Oskaloosa Herald, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
- What time does Senate vote today on shutdown 2026? Update, live vote - Bergen Record, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
New York Attorney General
- NY AG consumer alert: Starting Saturday, stores statewide must let you pay in cash - NBC New York, (Letitia James), March 22, 2026
- New York stores can no longer refuse your cash as of Saturday - Syracuse.com, (Letitia James), March 21, 2026
- NY Attorney General sues to uphold national emissions rules - NEWS10 ABC, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
- The last line of defense against Paramount megadeal - Politico, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
- DOJ Warns Letitia James Will Defend NYU Langone In Transgender Care Dispute - Harlem World Magazine, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
- FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it - NPR, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
- DOJ fires warning shot at Letitia James over transgender treatments for minors - Yahoo, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
- Former FBI Director Comey subpoenaed by federal prosecutors, US media reports - Reuters, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
2nd Congressional District (Garbarino)
- Power & Politics: Long Island congressional delegation highlights bipartisan cooperation at LIA Event - News12 | Westchester, (Andrew Garbarino), March 22, 2026
- Immigration officials defend officers and tactics as public backlash grows - PBS, (Andrew Garbarino), March 22, 2026
- House committee to hold hearing with ICE, Border Patrol leaders - Spectrum News, (Andrew Garbarino), March 21, 2026
- Andrew Garbarino Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress - U.S. Term Limits, (Andrew Garbarino), March 20, 2026
11th Congressional District (Malliotakis)
- Exclusive | DC powerbrokers float making Cuba a US territory as economy teeters - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 21, 2026
- Staten Islanders rage at Mamdani as NYC approves homeless shelter: ‘He wants to screw us’ - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 21, 2026
- ‘Colossal waste’: New York Republicans roast Trump’s offshore wind payout - E&E News by POLITICO, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 20, 2026
- Women’s History Museum bill sponsored by Staten Island Rep. Malliotakis passes House committee with ban - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 20, 2026
- Hellenic Caucus Introduces Bipartisan U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act - Greek News USA, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 20, 2026
- Trump, the midterms and Staten Island: Can Dems recreate 2018? Or will GOP ride redder borough? - SILive.com, (Max Rose), March 20, 2026
16th Congressional District (Bowman)
- Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s ‘thought crime’ on Israel and the Palestinians - JNS, (Jamaal Bowman), March 20, 2026
19th Congressional District (Delgado)
- Antonio Delgado ends campaign for NY governor - MSN, (Antonio Delgado), March 22, 2026
21st Congressional District (Stefanik)
- Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) Questions University Presidents on Antisemitism - C-SPAN, (Elise Stefanik), March 22, 2026
- Elise Stefanik - OpenSecrets, (Elise Stefanik), March 22, 2026
- New York GOP backs Assemblyman Robert Smullen for Stefanik seat - Times Union, (Elise Stefanik), March 20, 2026
- Gabbard Is Pressed on Kent's Resignation Letter, Admits Concern During Tense Hearing - Time Magazine, (Elise Stefanik), March 20, 2026
- Watch: Stefanik asks Gabbard about Joe Kent’s resignation (Video) - Social News XYZ, (Elise Stefanik), March 20, 2026
- Watch: Stefanik asks Gabbard about Joe Kent's resignation - MSN, (Elise Stefanik), March 20, 2026
22nd Congressional District (Tenney)
- House Republicans - Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (Claudia Tenney), March 21, 2026
- Tenney questions national security officials on Iran, border security, Micron - Oswego County News Now, (Claudia Tenney), March 20, 2026
- Rep. Claudia Tenney: It's 'no surprise' there have been lone wolf attacks in US - Fox News, (Claudia Tenney), March 20, 2026
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
Incumbents in Congress
- LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “DONALD TRUMP SHOULD KEEP HIS RECKLESS MOUTH SHUT BEFORE HE GETS SOMEBODY KILLED”, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries - New York, 8th (D), March 22, 2026
Incumbents NY State - Press Releases
- Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Akintunde Campbell, Attorney General: New York, March 20, 2026
- Attorney General James Notifies New Yorkers About New State Law Requiring Stores to Accept Cash Payments, Attorney General: New York, March 20, 2026
- La Fiscal General James Notifica a los Neoyorquinos Sobre una Nueva ley Estatal que Exige a las Tiendas Aceptar Pagos en Efectivo, Attorney General: New York, March 20, 2026
Incumbent Leaders NY Senate
- Senator Stewart-Cousins Recognizing Edie Windsor, Marriage Equality Pioneer - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), March 22, 2026
NY State Senate
- Senator Gianaris thanks the seniors for honoring him with an outstanding achievement award - The New York State Senate (.gov), (NY Senate: Mike Gianaris (D) - Astoria), March 22, 2026
- Senator Gianaris attends the APAC annual gala - The New York State Senate (.gov), (NY Senate: Mike Gianaris (D) - Astoria), March 21, 2026
- The Picture House’s annual Marquee Night gala celebrates film, community and nominees on the eve of the Oscars - Pelham Examiner, (Shelley Mayer), March 20, 2026
- Senator Gianaris with UFC champions following the passage of legalizing Mixed Martial Arts in the Senate - The New York State Senate (.gov), (NY Senate: Mike Gianaris (D) - Astoria), March 20, 2026
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TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS
U. S. Senate (Murphy)
- Video Blumenthal: 'We are determined that TSA agents will be paid' - abcnews.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 22, 2026
- COMMITTEE PASSES BLUMENTHAL’S BILL TO EXPAND RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN OF TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS - DoingItLocal, (Richard Blumenthal), March 22, 2026
- DHS funding deal stalls in Congress amid continuing negotiations - AOL.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 22, 2026
- Trump Moves to Leverage ICE Deployment at Airports Amid DHS Funding Dispute - L.A. Taco, (Richard Blumenthal), March 21, 2026
- Sen. Blumenthal criticizes Trump administration funding request for war in Iran - News12 | Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), March 21, 2026
- BLUMENTHAL & TRAN INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS - DoingItLocal, (Richard Blumenthal), March 21, 2026
- Press Release: Blumenthal and Murphy Support Legislation to Strengthen Antitrust Enforcement Following Live Nation-Ticketmaster Deal - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), March 21, 2026
- Connecticut Dems demand IDs to recycle cans but reject GOP efforts to verify citizenship at polls - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), March 21, 2026
- Press Release: Representative Derek Tran and Senator Richard Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Safeguard Veterans’ Disability Benefits - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), March 20, 2026
- Blumenthal says SAVE Act is a Republican attempt to suppress the vote - WSHU, (Richard Blumenthal), March 20, 2026
- Nvidia’s $20 Billion Groq Deal Queried by Warren, Blumenthal - Bloomberg.com, (Richard Blumenthal), March 20, 2026
- Senators Probe Nvidia's 2025 Groq Licensing Deal for Antitrust Concerns - News and Statistics - IndexBox, (Richard Blumenthal), March 20, 2026
- Press Release: Blumenthal and Garcia to Hold Forum on DHS Impact on Children, Testimonies to be Received - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), March 20, 2026
- Nvidia’s $20B Groq Deal Is Under Scrutiny from Senators Warren and Blumenthal - TipRanks, (Richard Blumenthal), March 20, 2026
- Press Release: Welch and Blumenthal Seek Records from Media Firms Involved in Noem's DHS Advertising Campaign - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), March 20, 2026
- Press Release: Alsobrooks, Blumenthal, and Hayes Introduce Social Determinants for Moms Act to Enhance Maternal Health Care - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), March 20, 2026
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FROM THE BLOGS
Election Law Blog
- “A California sheriff seized 650,000 ballots. Election experts say it’s a big deal”, March 23, 2026
- “Super PAC spending passes $200M, with some groups hiding their cause”, March 22, 2026
- “ ‘Not a done deal’: Democrats start to sweat over Virginia’s redistricting referendum”, March 22, 2026
- “More than half a million ballots seized by top GOP candidate in California governor’s race”, March 22, 2026
- Ohio: “Federal judge keeps former DNC candidate on Republican primary ballot”, March 20, 2026
- Georgia: “Republican nominees lose fight to sit on Fulton election board”, March 20, 2026
- “Rank choice voting could have saved Democrats from their governor’s race mess”, March 20, 2026
- Staten Island Congressional Case Dismissed, March 20, 2026
- “A Serious Senate Debate About an Unserious Bill”, March 20, 2026
- “IRS glitch masked $51m in political donations, finance watchdog says”, March 20, 2026
- “True the Vote” Veteran Member of the Fraudulent Fraud Squad, Gregg Phillips, Is Now a FEMA Government Official Who Claimed He Was “Teleported” to a Waffle House, March 20, 2026
- “Brendan Carr’s ‘equal time’ curveball crashes the midterms”, March 20, 2026
- “County GOP in Texas will switch voting rules for the runoff after primary day chaos”, March 20, 2026
- “The Trump Administration Is Turning the U.S. Census on Its Head”, March 20, 2026
- Watch Archived Video of Safeguarding Democracy Project Webinar: “Voting Machines, Risk Limiting Audits, and Faith in U.S. Election Results”, March 20, 2026
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