New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Exclusive | Eric Adams associate Alisa Roever promoting another star-studded charity event that doesn’t seem to exist - Page Six, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026
2. PNK Group and Eric Adams propose Wisconsin Rapids data center - Wisconsin Rapids City Times, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026
3. Unfortunately, Eric Adams Shared a Shirtless Thirst Trap Holding a Cucumber - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026
4. 'Crashland' No More: Mamdani Admin. To Complete Ashland Place Bike Lane Scuttled by Adams - Streetsblog New York City, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026
5. NYC eyes deal to save Elizabeth Street Garden and build elsewhere - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026
6. Mamdani admits he can’t keep campaign promise to build housing on Elizabeth Street Garden, blames Adams - New York Post, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026
7. Mamdani should undo Adams’ Elizabeth Street Garden travesty - therealdeal.com, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026
8. NYC Mayor Mamdani, in ditching housing plan at Elizabeth Street Garden, blames ex-Mayor Adams' aide - Yahoo News UK, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026
9. Former deputy mayor and now Mamdani nemesis sued the city’s pied-à-terre tax rollout. The city froze the judge’s pause within hours - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), August 12, 2026

1. Interview: Congressman Nick Langworthy – News 4 Buffalo - wivb.com, (Nick Langworthy), August 12, 2026
2. Bruce Blakeman could unseat Hochul and turn New York red, surprising poll reveals - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin; Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
3. 82% of New Yorkers Support Equal Ballot Access - Yonkers Times, (Andrew Cuomo), August 12, 2026
4. Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and Attorney General James Stand Up to ICE Overreach and Reaffirm Protections for New Yorkers - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
5. Kathy Hochul, Letitia James slam ICE G.L.O.V.E. device, announce $7.25M for migrant children's legal aid - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
6. Siena Poll Of Likely New York State Voters: Hochul 49%, Blakeman 39% - Siena Poll, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
7. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul set for showdown with some sheriffs over ICE – News 4 Buffalo - WIVB News 4, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
8. Siena poll: Hochul leads GOP challenger Blakeman by 10 points - ny1.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
9. Owner of suspiciously vacant adult daycare billed Medicaid $32M while donating to Kathy Hochul, other Dems - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
10. Shock jocks: Hochul, James blast ICE plan to fit agents with electric shock gloves is likely a civil rights violation - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
11. Kathy Hochul’s lead over Bruce Blakeman narrows in NY governor’s race, Siena poll finds - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
12. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul set for showdown with some sheriffs over ICE - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
13. Hochul holds 10-point lead over Blakeman in new survey - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
14. Kathy Hochul y Letitia James amenaza con emprender acciones legales por los guantes de ICE - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
15. Hochul's lead over Blakeman narrows in latest poll - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
16. Siena: Hochul has 10-point lead over Blakeman in first poll of likely voters - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
17. New N.Y. governor's race poll shows Gov. Hochul's lead over Bruce Blakeman narrowing - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
18. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul set for showdown with some sheriffs over ICE - WIVB News 4, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
19. Governor Hochul Announced Launch of Selection Process for Regional Quantum Technology Commercialization Hubs - Empire State Development (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
20. New York allocating $7 million for immigrant children's legal services, Hochul announces - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
21. Poll shows Hochul's lead over Blakeman narrowing - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
22. Poll: Hochul's lead over Blakeman down to 10 points - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
23. Bruce Blakeman’s Chances of Beating Kathy Hochul to Flip New York—New Poll - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
24. Siena poll: Hochul's lead over Blakeman narrows as voters weigh housing, af­ford­ability - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
25. Hochul, Mamdani united against ICE, pledge legal funding for migrant children - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
26. New York commits millions to provide legal aid for immigrant children facing ‘nightmare’ deportation from ICE, and left to fight alone - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
27. Hochul leads Blakeman 49-39% in new Siena poll of likely voters - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
28. Hochul's lead on Blakeman slims in latest Siena Poll - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
29. Blakeman cuts into Hochul's New York governor's race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgment - foxnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
30. ‘Trump Wants To Taser NY’: Kathy Hochul Gets Brutal On $20M Electric Gloves For ICE | Watch - The Times of India, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
31. Gov. Hochul vows to protect immigrant children in New York courts after federal contract expired - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
32. Hochul's lead over Blakeman narrows in New York governor's race | Poll - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
33. Siena Poll Shows Hochul Leading Blakeman By 10 Points In Governors Race - News12 | Connecticut, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
34. Poll: Hochul’s lead over Blakeman narrows in governor’s race - niagara-gazette.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
35. Hochul says state is 'not responsible' for NYC pied-à-terre rollout - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
36. ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse - Troy Record, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
37. ‘Horrified’: New York leaders are fed up with ICE abuses - Daily Kos, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
38. Governor Hochul Announces Capital Group to Invest $38 Million in New York City Expansion - Empire State Development (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
39. Mamdani political liability in NY suburbs, but still uber-popular in NYC: poll - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
40. Rep. Torres, Governor Hochul Announce Nearly $10 Million in State Funding to Build Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Lincoln Hospital - ritchietorres.house.gov, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
41. Poll Shows Blakeman Cutting His Deficit in Half - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
42. Blakeman Cuts Hochul's Lead In Half In Latest Governor Polls - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
43. Blakeman cuts into Hochul's New York governor's race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgment - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
44. Bruce Blakeman has defiant message for Dems angry about his AI ads on Hochul, Mamdani: ‘Get a life’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
45. Shock poll says Trump ally could be poised to turn deep-blue state red: ‘Already competitive’ - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
46. City, State Leaders Pledge $7.25 Million in Legal Aid for Immigrant Children Facing Deportation Alone - Documented, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
47. SHOCK POLL: Blakeman Closes Gap on Hochul - The South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
48. Hochul's lead on Blakeman slims in latest Siena Poll - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026
49. Hochul lead over Blakeman down to 10 points in latest Siena poll - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), August 12, 2026

1. Senate bill would offer $10K credit for senior home upgrades - HousingWire, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 12, 2026
2. Schumer demands briefing on secret Trump flight from Turkey - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer’s Future in Doubt—Full List of Democrats Rallying Against Him - Newsweek, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
4. SCHUMER CALLS ON USPS TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY AND REOPEN WEST PARK POST OFFICE - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
5. Conservatives pounce on Democratic block of voter ID requirements - National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
6. Chuck Schumer Calls Trump’s Vaccine Remarks ‘Ramblings:’ ‘No Parent Should Listen to Him’ - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
7. Democrats demand briefing on Trump’s secret flight from Turkey - The Washington Post, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
8. Conservatives pounce on Democratic block of voter ID requirements - WSMH, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer Demands Senate Briefing After Reported Trump Turkey Evacuation Amid Iranian Threat: 'Congre - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
10. Schumer demands briefing on alleged Iranian threats prompting Trump's plane change - National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
11. Senate Democrats press Rubio on release of US citizens detained by Russia - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
12. ‘Schumer’ in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary - The Times of Israel, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
13. 'Nothing to run on': RNC weighs in on Democratic Socialist backed candidates - WJAC, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
14. 'Nothing to run on': RNC weighs in on Democratic Socialist backed candidates - WCIV, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
15. Primary takeaways: Dems’ left-center battle intensifies as Schumer takes another hit; split decision for Trump - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
16. Schumer dealt another blow as progressive insurgency scores win in key Senate battle - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026
17. Chuck Schumer Calls Trump’s Vaccine Remarks ‘Ramblings:’ ‘No Parent Should Listen to Him’ - inkl.com, (Chuck Schumer), August 12, 2026

1. ICE eyes $20M purchase of electric shock gloves as Hochul warns of legal consequences - foxnews.com, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
2. Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and Attorney General James Stand Up to ICE Overreach and Reaffirm Protections for New Yorkers - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
3. Kathy Hochul, Letitia James slam ICE G.L.O.V.E. device, announce $7.25M for migrant children's legal aid - ABC7 New York, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
4. ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
5. Shock jocks: Hochul, James blast ICE plan to fit agents with electric shock gloves is likely a civil rights violation - amNewYork, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
6. Exclusive | Paramount considers moving CBS News out of NYC in battle with AGs Rob Bonta, Letitia James: sources - New York Post, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
7. GOP challenger criticizes James for funding 'anti-police' orgs - Times Union, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
8. Trump foe Letitia James goes after him again - alternet.org, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
9. Kathy Hochul y Letitia James amenaza con emprender acciones legales por los guantes de ICE - Fox News, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
10. Hochul's lead over Blakeman narrows in latest poll - FOX 5 New York, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
11. ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse - Greeley Tribune, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
12. AG James Opposing Trump Rollback of Gun Safety Protections - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026
13. Paramount’s David Ellison weighs moving CBS News out of NYC in battle with AGs Rob Bonta, Letitia James: sources - New York Post, (Letitia James), August 12, 2026

1. Speaker Heastie Joins Suffolk Lawmaker In Tour Of Coram, Announcing $2.3M For School, $800,00 For Fire Dept. - Patch, (Carl Heastie), August 12, 2026

1. Long Island politicians react to US attack on Iran - News 12 - Hudson Valley, (Andrew Garbarino), August 12, 2026
2. House Climate Solutions Caucus Achieves Parity - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), August 12, 2026

1. County Exec Tours Exit 29 Redevelopment Site with Rep. Antonio Delgado - EIN Presswire, (Antonio Delgado), August 12, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Agriculture Plan to Strengthen New York Farms and Rural Communities, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), August 12, 2026
2. Press Release: Claudia Tenney Releases 2026 Agriculture Plan for New York Farms - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), August 12, 2026
3. EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s home sales cap gains tax cut idea wins immediate support from Rep. Claudia Tenney - Washington Reporter, (Claudia Tenney), August 12, 2026
4. Ellman pitches solutions-focused campaign in bid against Tenney - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Claudia Tenney), August 12, 2026

1. Video What primary results could mean for midterm elections - abcnews.com, (John Katko), August 12, 2026
2. Winners from last night's primary elections - Yahoo, (John Katko), August 12, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Democratic senator presses Pentagon over ‘broken toilets’ and ‘mental health’ aboard USS Lincoln - MS NOW, (Richard Blumenthal), August 12, 2026
2. Senators in United States question gift for Donald Trump from Belgian diamond sector - Belga English, (Richard Blumenthal), August 12, 2026
3. Deportation Of Those Who Served In The Military Called Absurd By Sen Blumenthal - News12 | Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), August 12, 2026
4. Larson lost to a younger challenger. Could Blumenthal face a similar test? - The Day, (Richard Blumenthal), August 12, 2026
5. As spotted lanternflies return to Connecticut, Blumenthal pushes for funding to fight them - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), August 12, 2026
6. Donald Trump Just Confirmed Decoy Plane Rumors - Newsweek, (Richard Blumenthal), August 12, 2026
7. Trump Faces Bombshell Probe Over ICE Raids on Troops' Families - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), August 12, 2026