New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. De Blasio breaks down LA mayor’s race | Jesse Weber Live - NewsNation, (Bill de Blasio), June 4, 2026

1. The pipeline Cuomo killed still haunts New England - The Boston Globe, (Andrew Cuomo), June 4, 2026
2. FY 2027 New York State Budget - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
3. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul share New York City preparedness plan for FIFA World Cup - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
4. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor … - HoopsHype, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
5. New York's FY 2026-27 Enacted Budget: Healthcare Regulatory Proposals Fail to Advance - Holland & Knight, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
6. Flub-prone Knicks fan Kathy Hochul explains ‘if there’s a ball involved, I love it’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
7. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $5 million initiative to build soccer pitches all over the state - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
8. New York State Decides to Speed Up A Lot of Environmental Reviews - Commercial Observer, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
9. N.Y. landmarks to be illuminated orange and blue Thursday: Here’s why - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
10. ‘We’ve Got This’: Mamdani, Hochul Outline World Cup Travel Plans - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
11. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $28M Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Watertown - Homes and Community Renewal (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
12. Mamdani, Hochul outline travel plans for World Cup: 'We've got this' - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
13. Hochul and Mamdani boost World Cup vibes over WFH - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
14. Democrats in New York get early approval for redistricting amendment - National Desk, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
15. NY set to pass one-year pause on data centers — but tech leaders warn it’s latest move to stifle economy - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
16. Democrats in New York give early approval for redistricting amendment - Baltimore Sun, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
17. Office of Cannabis Man­agement executive director among 3 N.Y. state Senate con­fir­ma­tions - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
18. Cheaper buses to NYC World Cup matches revealed, along with transit security plan: "No city is better prepared" - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
19. New York adding speed cameras to more highway work zones - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
20. NY’s small businesses are drowning. This lifeline can help | Opinion - Times Herald-Record, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
21. Blakeman and Trump’s anti-Hochul AI images are no slam dunk - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
22. Goodbye, pennies: NY lawmakers pass bill to round to the nearest nickel - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
23. State invests $6M to make soccer access more affordable - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
24. “When the World Arrives, We Are Ready”: Mamdani, Hochul Outline World Cup Preparations in New York - nepyork, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
25. New York Bill mandating monthly sports betting statements advances to Governor Hochul's desk - Yogonet, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
26. New York eyes first-in-nation moratorium on data center development - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026
27. New York Senate approves bill on sports betting statements - Focus Gaming News, (Kathy Hochul), June 4, 2026

1. US Senators Push New Guardrails on Military AI Use - The Defense Post, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 4, 2026
2. WATCH: Dem senators excuse Platner's conduct at crisis huddle with embattled Maine candidate - Fox News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 4, 2026
3. Senate GOP defeats amendment to ban Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
4. Senate fails to pass motion to kill $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
5. Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump From Creating Compensation Fund - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
6. Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA - Transport Topics, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
7. Sen. Chuck Schumer calls on lawmakers to ban Trump anti-weaponization fund - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
8. Senate drama: Republicans wrestle over Schumer amendment on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
9. Schumer appears to back scandal-scarred Graham Platner to the hilt, refuses to entertain another candidate - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
10. US Senate minority leader attacks Blanche as Trump ally following attorney general nomination - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
11. Senate GOP defeats initial attempts to kill DOJ payout fund - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
12. Senate advances ICE bill as Democrats aim to make Trump a liability for Republicans - Hawaii Tribune-Herald, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
13. 'Weaponization' fund sparks Republican infighting - The Detroit News, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
14. Republicans work to pass funding for immigration enforcement agencies - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
15. Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped - News4JAX, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
16. Live updates: Senate downs effort to kill Trump’s fund amid vote-a-rama - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026
17. Schumer meets with Maine Senate candidate Platner ahead of primary - 104.1 WIKY, (Chuck Schumer), June 4, 2026

1. New York AG probes Compass-Anywhere acquisition - HousingWire, (Letitia James), June 4, 2026
2. Governor Hochul, New York Attorney General James claim Trump administration cancelation of offshore wind energy lease to be unlawful - Flack Broadcasting, (Letitia James), June 4, 2026
3. NY Court Upholds $4.3M Judgment Against LaPierre - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Letitia James), June 4, 2026
4. NY AG Letitia James Sues Trump Admin Over TotalEnergies Deal - TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) - Benzinga, (Letitia James), June 4, 2026
5. Seven states file suit challenging “pay-not-to-play” deal to cancel offshore wind lease - Marine Log, (Letitia James), June 4, 2026

1. New York pension adds new PE firm to the lineup - Alternatives Watch, (Tom DiNapoli), June 4, 2026

1. New York plastics EPR plan lacks votes to pass, top Democrat says - Plastics News, (Carl Heastie), June 4, 2026
2. Heastie’s no on plastics, but yes to gerrymandering - New York Daily News, (Carl Heastie), June 4, 2026
3. New York lawmakers could vote on data center moratorium this week - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), June 4, 2026

1. Rep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to 'shut up' after calling him a racist at hearing - New York Post, (Andrew Garbarino), June 4, 2026
2. Long Island politicians react to US attack on Iran - News 12 - Hudson Valley, (Andrew Garbarino), June 4, 2026

1. Malliotakis Statement on House Passage of Amendments to Crack Down on Cruel Animal Testing - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), June 4, 2026
2. Malliotakis Statement on House Passage of Amendments to Crack Down on Cruel Animal Testing, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), June 4, 2026
3. Malliotakis voted against limiting Trump’s power in Iran conflict. Here’s why. - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 4, 2026
4. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis: Democratic Politicians are Dead Set on Making It Harder for ICE Officers to do Their Job and are Putting Them in Danger | 06-03-26 - 77 WABC, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 4, 2026

1. WATCH: Democratic primary debate for 24th Congressional District - Yahoo, (Claudia Tenney), June 4, 2026

1. Interview: Former Congressman John Katko talks Iran War - AOL.com, (John Katko), June 4, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Press Release: Johnson, Blumenthal, and Warren Urge Bank of America to Eliminate Forced Arbitration Clauses for Consumers - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), June 4, 2026
2. U.S. Senators Britt, Blumenthal introduce GAME ACT; what is it? - SportsLine, (Richard Blumenthal), June 4, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Justice Department Tells Prosecutors to Pursue Immigrant Vote Fraud Cases”, June 5, 2026
2. “Republican officials say GOP and NC auditor pressured them to reject voting site”, June 4, 2026
3. “Restoration Dreams or Realistic Utopia”, June 4, 2026
4. “Report: “Understanding How Proportional Representation Might Work in New York City””, June 4, 2026
5. “The Democrats’ Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?”, June 4, 2026
6. “Supreme Court’s Alabama redistricting decision could encourage more chaos, experts warn”, June 4, 2026
7. Must-Read Joey Fishkin: “It’s All Politics”, June 4, 2026
8. Must-read Pam Karlan: “Bang, Bang, Bang: Callais Kills Off the Voting Rights Act”, June 4, 2026