New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Bill de Blasio - IMDb, (Bill de Blasio), June 2, 2026
2. Mamdani Administration Revives 34th Street Busway Paused Under Adams - Commercial Observer, (Eric Adams), June 2, 2026
3. Mamdani names to MTA board ex-DOT chief Sadik-Khan, de Blasio official Hartzog - New York Daily News, (Bill de Blasio), June 2, 2026

1. Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator: A Disaster - Daily Kos, (Lee Zeldin), June 2, 2026

1. Congress to Consider Restricting How the Military Uses A.I. - The New York Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 2, 2026
2. NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz set friendly wager ahead of states’ showdown in NBA Finals - New York Post, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 2, 2026
3. Sen. Gillibrand: Backlog in J-1 visa waivers is causing physician shortages in New York and across nation - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 2, 2026
4. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posts AI image backing Spurs ahead of NBA Finals - USA Today, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 2, 2026
5. Gillibrand urges Kennedy to remedy HHS J-1 visa waiver delays - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 2, 2026
6. Democratic senators push for AI guardrails on military in NDAA - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 2, 2026
7. Chuck Schumer stands by Graham Platner and avoids questions after DC meeting - Bangor Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
8. WATCH: Schumer says he met with Platner after report on explicit texts, 'we're going to beat' Collins - PBS, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
9. 'Any other subject?': Senate Democratic leader peppered with questions about Graham Platner - WMTW, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
10. WATCH: Chuck Schumer sidesteps Platner scandals, confirms support for controversial Dem - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
11. Chuck Schumer doubles down on support for controversial Graham Platner - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
12. Democratic Dark Money PACs Are Taking Aim at Progressives - Jacobin, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
13. Schumer Slams Bill Pulte DNI Appointment - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
14. Schumer stands by embattled Senate candidate Platner - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
15. Schumer meets with Maine Senate candidate Platner ahead of primary - WTVB, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
16. Sen. Chuck Schumer thrown under the bus during House debate between Dan Goldman and Brad Lander - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
17. Schumer: End The Costly War With Iran - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
18. Chuck Schumer Dodges Five Straight Questions About Graham Platner With Canned Line - Yahoo News UK, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
19. Schumer lays out plan to stop Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
20. Schumer works to break up meat monopolies - The River Reporter, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
21. 'Corruption in broad daylight': Democrats and some Republicans decry anti-weaponization fund - WXII, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
22. Embattled Platner Meets With Schumer Amid Scandals - 700WLW, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
23. Trump tries to save face after ‘slush fund’ retreat, but many in Congress don’t care - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
24. US Senate minority leader vows vote on bill to block Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
25. US lawmaker says prolonged conflict harms troops and families - Middle East Eye, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026
26. Chuck Schumer lays out plan to fight Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund in the Senate - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), June 2, 2026

1. New York Sues Trump Administration Over TotalEnergies Wind Farm - The New York Times, (Letitia James), June 2, 2026
2. NYS attorney general to headline Democratic event in Oswego - Oswego County News Now, (Letitia James), June 2, 2026
3. Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence - CBS News, (Letitia James), June 2, 2026

1. N.Y. Assembly speaker on 1-year data center moratorium: 'We intend to pass it' - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), June 2, 2026

1. Press Release: Meeks and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act - Quiver Quantitative, (Andrew Garbarino), June 2, 2026
2. Garbarino Applauds Passage of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), June 2, 2026

1. Malliotakis Helps Constituent Receive 2024 Tax Refund - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), June 2, 2026
2. Staten Islanders gather at Malliotakis’ office to oppose health care cuts, ICE spending - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 2, 2026
3. NY Democrats unveil redistricting plan that could flip 4 seats in 2028 - Yahoo News UK, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 2, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Pappas, Blumenthal Introduce New Comprehensive Legislation to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Scamming Veterans - Congressman Chris Pappas | (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), June 2, 2026
2. New Bill: Senator Richard Blumenthal introduces S. 4572: Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), June 2, 2026
3. Blumenthal & Pappas Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Claims Sharks Scamming Veterans - U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), June 2, 2026
4. VA Benefits: New Bill Would Help Protect Millions From Unauthorized Fees - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), June 2, 2026
5. Press Release: Pappas and Blumenthal Unveil Legislation to Combat Predatory Practices Targeting Veterans - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), June 2, 2026
6. Press Release: Bacon, Pappas, and Blumenthal Propose Legislation to Combat Predatory Practices Targeting Veterans - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), June 2, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. The Supreme Court Rewards Alabama’s Defiance, June 3, 2026
2. Breaking: The Supreme Court, Over the Dissent of the 3 Liberal Justices, Allows Alabama to Use Maps that a Lower Court Found to Be Intentionally Discriminating Against Black Voters (Now Updated with Analysis–This is a Significant and Very Bad Ruling), June 3, 2026
3. Laura Brill: “As Driving Declines, So Does Democracy”, June 2, 2026
4. “Poll: Voters Want Solutions for Government Corruption”, June 2, 2026
5. “New York Democrats push redistricting amendment, joining national battle”, June 2, 2026
6. “Democratic voters confident California election is secure, Republicans less so, poll finds”, June 2, 2026
7. “How the U.S. Supreme Court Erased a Key Voting Rights Win in Mississippi”, June 2, 2026