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1. Bill de Blasio’s Love Life Strikes Again - The Cut, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
2. Prosecutor Who Quit Over Adams Case Joins a Firm Known for Independence - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
3. Zohran Mamdani names 74-year-old, ex-Bill de Blasio honcho as top deputy — ‘crucial’ for budget-busting dreams - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
4. Adams Vetoes Anti Rent-Hike Law, Widening Council Battle Over Vouchers - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
5. Zohran Mamdani taps de Blasio alum as first deputy mayor - PIX11, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
6. Exclusive | Eric Adams' economic development honcho seeks to keep post in Zohran Mamdani admin - New York Post, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
7. Exclusive | De Blasio's estranged wife Chirlaine McCray shocked to hear about his breakup, cheating allegations - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
8. ‘Last Week Tonight’ Bids Adieu To “Deeply Weird” Eric Adams In Audit Of Scandal-Ridden Mayoralty - Deadline, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
9. Mamdani Taps De Blasio Vet for First Deputy Mayor - THE CITY - NYC News, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
10. NYC mayor to visit Israel on Friday - JNS.org, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
11. Mamdani picks his top 2 City Hall deputies - Politico, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
12. Prosecutor who resigned over Eric Adams case joins Paul Clement's firm - Reuters, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
13. Zohran Mamdani's City Hall So Far: Equal Parts DSA and De Blasio - Hell Gate, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
14. Former Eric Adams Prosecutor Joins Clement & Murphy - Law360, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
15. NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani taps ex-de Blasio deputy, campaign manager as top aides - Yahoo News New Zealand, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
16. John Oliver Sends Off Eric Adams With Speed Run of Some of his Scandals - TheWrap, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
17. John Oliver Sends Off ‘Deeply Weird’ Eric Adams With a Speed Run of His Admin’s Scandals and ‘Shocking’ Answers to Questions - IMDb, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
18. Zohran Mamdani names 74-year-old longtime budget guru, ex-Bill de Blasio honcho as top deputy - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
19. Lights of Unity: Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Grand Diwali Celebration at Gracie Mansion - The Indian EYE, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
20. De Blasio’s estranged wife, Chirlaine McCray, shocked to hear about his breakup, cheating allegations: ‘I can’t wait to read the story’ - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
21. Eric Adams jetting off to Israel this week as City Hall tenure winds down - New York Post, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
22. Mamdani transition: Mayor-elect adds de Blasio veteran, elevates close aide to top City Hall posts - amNewYork, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
23. Community Op-Ed: Administration accomplishments - caribbeanlife.com, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
24. No water on 7th Street (but plenty of DEP notices from the de Blasio era) - EV Grieve, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
25. Increasing inclusion in the city’s contracting process - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
26. New York Mayor-elect Mamdani taps a budget and policy veteran to be his No. 2 at City Hall - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
27. NY Prosecutor Who Quit Over Adams Case Joins Paul Clement’s Firm - Bloomberg Law News, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
28. Zohran Mamdani’s first staff picks show he’s going full speed ahead…to disaster - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
29. Mayor-elect Mamdani says he’s still interested in keeping NYPD Commissioner Tisch – but offers no details on retention efforts - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
30. New York Mayor-elect Mamdani taps a budget and policy veteran to be his No. 2 at City Hall - The Independent, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
31. Mamdani transition: Mayor-elect adds de Blasio veteran, elevates close aide to top City Hall posts - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams; Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
32. NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani makes two key staff appointments - Newsday, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
33. Mayor-elect Mamdani says he’s still interested in keeping NYPD Commissioner Tisch – but offers no details on retention efforts - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), November 10, 2025
34. Mamdani taps de Blasio alum as first deputy mayor - PIX11, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
35. Exclusive | NYC realtor fired over controversial Zohran Mamdani comments tells The Post he was trying to start 'meaningful conversation' - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
36. Zohran Mamdani appoints Dean Fuleihan as deputy mayor - Diya TV, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025
37. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani tapping ex-de Blasio deputy Dean Fuleihan as top City Hall aide - Yahoo News UK, (Bill de Blasio), November 10, 2025

1. John Oliver weighs in on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's historic election win - USA Today, (Andrew Cuomo), November 10, 2025
2. Not only Cuomo but Trumpism is also losing | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah, (Andrew Cuomo), November 10, 2025
3. Too Little, Too Late: Why Cuomo Was Doomed Against Mamdani - The Free Press, (Andrew Cuomo), November 10, 2025
4. John Oliver Blasts Andrew Cuomo After His Loss to Zohran Mamdani in New York’s Mayoral Race - The Hollywood Reporter, (Andrew Cuomo), November 10, 2025
5. Andrew Cuomo's 1996 Ford Bronco Gets Parking Ticket After Election Loss - Ford Authority, (Andrew Cuomo), November 10, 2025
6. Neighbor Reports Andrew Cuomo’s Illegally Parked 1996 Ford Bronco - MotorBiscuit, (Andrew Cuomo), November 10, 2025
7. John Oliver Blasts Andrew Cuomo After His Loss to Zohran Mamdani in New York’s Mayoral Race - IMDb, (Andrew Cuomo), November 10, 2025
8. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul puts the brakes on Mamdani’s free bus-ride plan - Washington Times, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
9. New York Gov. Hochul pushes back on NYC plan for free buses - The National Desk, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
10. Hochul approves NESE pipeline project despite environmental advocate opposition - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
11. Letters: MTA not supposed to go beyond Dutchess County - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
12. Gov. Hochul pushes back on New York City mayor-elect’s plan for free buses - Baltimore Sun, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
13. New York Governor Kathy Hochul launches the “BABY Benefit” with payments of $1,800 to new parents in 2026 - these are the requirements - Unión Rayo, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
14. Hochul slams brakes on Zohran Mamdani’s free NYC bus plan: ‘Takes money out of a system that relies on fares’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
15. Struggling fraternal orgs urge Hochul to OK electronic bell jar games - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
16. Maps show where SNAP benefit delays will hit hardest in New York - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
17. Hochul reminds tech companies about new law on AI chatbots - WSHU, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
18. New York's state budget process starts this week - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
19. 🚨 Elise Stefanik Enters NY Governor’s Race 🚨With strong GOP backing and rising poll numbers, Stefanik aims to unseat Kathy Hochul in 2026. The race is heating up across New York. - NYVT Media, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
20. Catholics urged to ask Hochul to veto NY’s assisted-suicide bill - Catholic Courier, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
21. Hochul and Mamdani play nice at Somos - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
22. Trump's Pipeline Is Now Hochul's Pipeline - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025
23. Stefanik rips Hochul for endorsing 'raging antisemite' Mamdani while accepting award from pro-Israel organization - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), November 10, 2025

1. ‘We Need New Leadership’: Chuck Schumer Faces Broad Backlash Over Shutdown Deal He Opposed - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
2. Scoop: Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
3. Rep. Ro Khanna calls Sen. Chuck Schumer "out of touch," says "he is not meeting the moment" - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
4. Jeffries defends Schumer after shutdown deal: ‘Waged a valiant fight’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
5. Chuck Schumer Faces Democratic Fury After Government Shutdown Deal - Newsweek, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
6. Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate candidates want Schumer to step aside - thegazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
7. Anti-MAGA group calls for Chuck Schumer’s resignation after renegade Senate Dems cave on govt shutdown - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
8. Chuck Schumer Needs to Go - The New Republic, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
9. Knives Out for Chuck Schumer — Again - National Review, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
10. Jeffries backs Schumer amid fierce Democratic backlash to shutdown deal - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
11. Democratic lawmaker: Schumer ‘should be replaced’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
12. Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
13. ‘Schumer is no longer effective’: Dems outraged over shutdown deal - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
14. Khanna explains his call for Schumer to be replaced over shutdown deal: "He is not meeting the moment" - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
15. After This Shutdown Surrender, Chuck Schumer Needs to Go - The Nation, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
16. Democrats melt down, call for Chuck Schumer’s ouster after deal to end government shutdown clears Senate hurdle - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
17. Platner: Schumer ‘failed’ in shutdown fight and should step down as leader - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
18. Democrat Who Caved on Shutdown Says Chuck Schumer Knew All Along - The New Republic, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
19. 'The View' co-host rails against Democrats after ending shutdown, says Chuck Schumer's 'days are over' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
20. Here's why Congressional Democrats are furious over the shutdown deal - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
21. Knives Are Out For Chuck Schumer After Democrats Cave On Shutdown - HuffPost, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
22. Bernie Sanders-inspired group Our Revolution calls for Schumer to step down as Democratic leader - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
23. Progressive group calls for Sen. Chuck Schumer to resign over shutdown vote - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
24. Democrats Call for New Leadership After Schumer Caves on “Terrible” GOP Deal - Truthout, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
25. Once Again, Senate Democrats Show They Don’t Get Who They Represent - The New Republic, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
26. RAW: Chuck Schumer refuses to support Democrat plan to end shutdown - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
27. The pointless government shutdown is over — but Schumer and Dems’ psychodrama only just getting started - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
28. Government Shutdown 2025: White House Reacts To Senate Deal to End Shutdown—Live Updates - Newsweek, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
29. Shutdown deal pits Democrats' moderates and progressives against eight Senate dealmakers - MyNorthwest.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
30. Six Takeaways From the Senate Deal to End the Shutdown - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
31. Mehdi and Prem Go Off on ‘Feckless, Useless’ Democrats - Zeteo | Substack, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
32. Hakeem Jeffries defends Chuck Schumer after shutdown vote - Rolling Out, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
33. Democrat infighting begins as Senate strikes deal to end the government shutdown - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
34. Rep. Ro Khanna calls Sen. Chuck Schumer "out of touch," says "he is not meeting the moment" - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
35. Progressive group calls for Sen. Chuck Schumer to resign over shutdown vote - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
36. Jeffries Draws Progressive Ire for Backing Schumer as 'Effective' Leader - Common Dreams, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
37. Democrats Get Rolled by Their Own - The American Prospect, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
38. Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal - KNOE, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
39. Pundits Say Schumer, Dems Losers in Shutdown Showdown - Cowboy State Daily, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
40. Left-Wing Media Outraged That Democrats Came to Their Senses on the Shutdown - National Review, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
41. Many Democrats fume over agreement seeking to end gov­ernment shutdown - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
42. America is in the midst of a Republican-made health care crisis—a crisis so severe, so urgent, and so devastating for American families that I cannot support a continuing resolution that fails to address it. I am voting NO. - X, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
43. Readers sound off on Nordic governments, new political blood and Chuck Schumer - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
44. 8 Democrats defy Chuck Schumer in fury over shutdown deal - Rolling Out, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
45. Democrats Divided Over Shutdown Compromise, Call Out Schumer for Failing to Meet This Moment - TheWrap, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
46. Democratic Senator Refuses to Endorse Schumer After Shutdown Cave - The New Republic, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
47. Why is Indian-origin Ro Khanna demanding fellow Democrat Chuck Schumer be replaced? - financialexpress.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
48. How Government Shutdowns Contribute to Political Radicalization - National Review, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
49. A deal to end the government shutdown is on track but faces hurdles - KOLD, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
50. "Pathetic": Democrats blast party centrists for caving in shutdown vote - Salon.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
51. Dem Senator Betrays True Feelings About Schumer on Live TV - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
52. The US government shutdown led by Chuck Schumer is dragging on into its 40th day and people are really starting to feel it. - facebook.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
53. Schumer is pressured to step aside as Senate Democratic leader after shutdown vote - Los Angeles Times, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
54. Democrats Trade Election Euphoria for Angst Over Shutdown Deal - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
55. Give Chuck a Break. It Could Have Been Worse. - The Bulwark, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
56. Dem leader faces mutiny after Senate standoff comes to shocking end: ‘We need new leadership’ - NJ.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
57. Rep. Ro Khanna calls Sen. Chuck Schumer "out of touch," says "he is not meeting the moment" (Video) - Social News XYZ, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
58. Senate candidate, Zach Wahls calls on Senator Schumer to step down from leadership role - KGAN, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
59. Senate Showdown: Chuck Schumer Faces Party Backlash Over Shutdown Deal - Devdiscourse, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
60. Khanna says Schumer should step down as Senate Democratic leader: "Time for him to be replaced" - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
61. U.S Senate Emergency: Chuck Schumer Makes Big Shutdown Offer To Republicans; 'Waiting For Yes' - The Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
62. Senate nears passage of bill to reopen government, House to vote next - KFVS12, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
63. Senate government shutdown deal leaves many Democrats furious, with little to show on health care after 40 days - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025
64. ‘Complete betrayal’: 2026 Democrats slam shutdown deal - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), November 10, 2025

1. NY attorney general wins court order protecting SNAP benefits - WBNG, (Letitia James), November 10, 2025
2. Letitia James Fires Back at Trump’s Fraud Prosecution of Her as ‘Lightweight’ and ‘Vindictive’ in Bid To Toss Case - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), November 10, 2025
3. AG James Wins Emergency Court Order Temporarily Blocking Feds from Clawing Back SNAP Benefits - Norwood News, (Letitia James), November 10, 2025
4. Ex-Judges, US Attys Urge Axing 'Political' Indictment Of NY AG - Law360, (Letitia James), November 10, 2025

1. How the WFP plans to shape NY politics - Politico, (Antonio Delgado), November 10, 2025

1. Nine county executives back Stefanik for New York Governor - WRGB, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
2. Opinion | Elise Stefanik Aims for the New York Governor’s Office - The Wall Street Journal, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
3. Central New York Republican leaders line up behind Elise Stefanik for governor - Syracuse.com, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
4. Stefanik picks up en­dorse­ments from GOP county ex­ec­u­tives in campaign for governor - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
5. Stefanik’s welcomed run for governor: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 11, 2025 - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
6. Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.10.25: Elise Stefanik launches gubernatorial race in N.Y. - MSNBC News, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
7. Morning Digest: Elise Stefanik, a Trump lackey screwed over by Trump, launches governor bid - The Downballot, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
8. Stefanik Announces New York Gubernatorial Bid as Socialist Takes over NYC - The Washington Stand, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
9. Morning Briefing in Central New York: Nov. 10 - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
10. Morning Briefing in Buffalo: Nov. 10 - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
11. Elise Stefanik Wants to Be Governor — Yet Says Nothing About Transit - Streetsblog NYC, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
12. Morning Briefing in Rochester: Nov. 10 - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
13. Billionaire Miriam Adelson voices support for Stefanik's New York governor campaign launch - Fox News, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
14. What kind of shot does Elise Stefanik have at New York governor's seat? - Audacy, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025
15. Stefanik rips Hochul for endorsing 'raging antisemite' Mamdani while accepting award from pro-Israel organization - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), November 10, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Press Release: Blumenthal Votes Against Stopgap Funding Measure Over Health Care Concerns - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
2. Murphy, Blumenthal reject shutdown deal over health care - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
3. Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: How CT Senators Voted - Patch, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
4. Sens. Blumenthal, Murphy push back against Senate Democrats' funding plan over lack of healthcare protections - fox61.com, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
5. Why Connecticut's senators are voting against reopening the government - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
6. Senators urge Trump administration to protect consumers from AI energy demands - WBAL News Radio, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
7. US Senate nears vote on bill that could end 40-day government shutdown - Al Jazeera, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
8. Lawmakers press for action to tighten regulation of sports betting - Baltimore Fishbowl, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
9. US Senate takes steps toward vote on ending government shutdown, now in its 40th day - TRT World, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
10. Connecticut's two senators aren't budging on plan to end the government shutdown - Audacy, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025
11. Senate reaches deal to extend government funding in major sign shutdown is poised to end - Local 3 News, (Richard Blumenthal), November 10, 2025

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