New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Council Passes Street Vending Bill Package, Adams Vetoes Bills - Norwood News, (Eric Adams), January 11, 2026
2. Mamdani Takes Bold Steps to Limit Solitary Confinement at Rikers Island - Davis Vanguard, (Eric Adams), January 11, 2026
3. Andy Cohen Blasted by Ex-nyc Mayor Eric Adams Over CNN Show With Anderson Cooper - IMDb, (Eric Adams), January 10, 2026
4. Mayor Adams Let Drivers Back into Forest Park — and Mayor Mamdani Can Fix It - Streetsblog New York City, (Eric Adams), January 9, 2026
5. Tell Council Speaker Menin to Allow a Vote to Override Adams’ Veto of the Community Opportunity to Purchase Action - Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, (Eric Adams), January 9, 2026
6. Mamdani admin reconsidering funding legal defense for ex-Adams aide Tim Pearson - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), January 9, 2026
7. Mayor Mamdani's administration reconsidering funding legal defense for ex-Adams aide Tim Pearson - The Daily Gazette, (Eric Adams), January 9, 2026

1. Ex-NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo in talks to host weekly radio show on John Catsimatidis's station - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), January 11, 2026
2. Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced on Sunday that she wants to prohibit campaigns from spreading A.I.-generated images of people, including opposing candidates, without their consent in the 90 days before an election. - facebook.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
3. Will Buffalo Bills fan Kathy Hochul body-slam a folding table? - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
4. Soaring teen crime a message for Hochul — fix Raise the Age and save New York’s kids - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
5. New York Seeks Ban on A.I.-Generated Images of Candidates - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
6. The State of the State in a gubernatorial election year: A speech 'on steroids' - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
7. Gov. Hochul is a power player in AI - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
8. Hochul’s 2026 affordability agenda: Tax relief efforts, increased wages - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
9. NY Gov. Hochul wants to ban AI images in political campaigns - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
10. Shrestha lauds Hochul’s universal childcare plan - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), January 11, 2026
11. Kathy Hochul will talk ‘affordability’ this week — without explaining how NY taxpayers can afford her schemes - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
12. Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani are showing what ‘pro-family’ means | Arwa Mahdawi - The Guardian, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
13. Hochul wants universal child care for New Yorkers - Adirondack Daily Enterprise, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
14. Gradual rise in minimum wage better for businesses, workers, Hochul says - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
15. Governor Hochul Announces $68 Million Awarded to Assist Nearly 1,300 Households Across New York - Homes and Community Renewal (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
16. N.Y. Gov. Hochul orders flags to half-staff Saturday - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
17. 'Tax the motherf--king rich!' Elected socialists privately threaten Hochul if she doesn't fall in line - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
18. New York State awards $101M for rail, port improvements - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
19. Hochul, AOC blast Hamas chants at NYC protest - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
20. Gov. Hochul, Bruce Blakeman trade barbs at Long Island event as NY gubernatorial election heats ups - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
21. Legal battle intensifies over Trump's offshore wind freeze - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), January 10, 2026
22. 2026 NY State of the State Address by Gov. Kathy Hochul - THIRTEEN - New York Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
23. Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul Are Pals Right Now. Will It Last? - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
24. The Legislative Gazette - Governor Kathy Hochul announces plans significant investments in child care across the state - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
25. Governor Hochul Announces Investments to Deliver Universal Child Care for New York Children Under Five - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
26. Hochul not including Mayor Mamdani’s free bus plan in her State of the State address – amNewYork - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
27. Hochul proposes child care expansion through universal pre-K, more subsidies - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
28. Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani announce push for free child care for NYC 2-year-olds - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
29. Hochul seeks to pump nearly $4B into NYS water infrastructure projects over 5 years - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
30. ICE shooting sparks Hochul, Blakeman clash in NY governor's race - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
31. Gov. Hochul, Bruce Blakeman trade barbs at Long Island event as NY gubernatorial election heats ups - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
32. Gov. Hochul Proposes Policies To Protect Children Online - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
33. New York's high car insurance costs eyed by Hochul - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
34. State awards $68M to assist low-to-moderate income households - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
35. Full Episode: The 2026 Legislative Session Begins at the State Capitol - WMHT, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
36. Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiling free child care plan for 2-year-olds in NYC, though funding unclear - Yahoo News New Zealand, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
37. Hochul, Mamdani Announce Ambitious Universal Child-Care Plan - New York Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
38. Hochul plans major investment in child care access - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
39. It's official—Kathy Hochul's administration confirms the delivery of more than 8.2 million inflation relief checks in New York - El Adelantado, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
40. NYC congestion pricing by the numbers: 27 million fewer cars, $550 million in new revenue - The Morning Sun, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
41. Mamdani, take the win: Child care program without new taxes is a victory for everyone - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
42. The Mamdani-Hochul day-care plan is barely ready for nap time - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
43. Hochul ICE y le dijo que estaba «aterrorizando a la gente» por llevar una máscara. - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
44. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Universal Child Care Plan - NewsOne, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
45. Kathy Hochul says she confronted ICE agent, accused him of 'terrorizing people' by wearing a mask - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
46. Gov. officials, including new mayor Mamdani, unveil free child care plan in New York City - WAFB, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
47. Hochul condemns protesters at Queens synagogue; Mamdani yet to respond - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
48. Taxing the rich is off the table, Gov. Kathy Hochul says - PIX11, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
49. Governor Hochul’s child care proposal aims to invest $4.5 billion by 2027 - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
50. Hochul and Mamdani to unveil free child care plan in New York City - abcnews.go.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
51. Hochul, Blakeman address LI business leaders as 2026 governor race looms - News12 | Connecticut, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
52. Hochul must fix nonprofits’ contract problems - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
53. Hochul proposes universal childcare with Mamdani in NYC - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
54. Mamdani & Hochul Announce Plan to Provide Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds in NYC - Democracy Now!, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
55. Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026
56. New York announces taxpayer-funded, universal day care for 2-year-olds - wng.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 9, 2026

1. Up Close with Bill Ritter: New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Minnesota shooting, Venezuela operation and health care battle - ABC7 New York, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 11, 2026
2. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations, Including Rockland County Students - Monsey Scoop, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 11, 2026
3. [LISTEN] Community Matters – Kirsten Gillibrand – January 8, 2026 - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 9, 2026
4. Gillibrand announces nominees to US service academies - Mid Hudson News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 9, 2026
5. Gillibrand slams Trump child care funding freeze - observertoday.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 9, 2026
6. "Instability in our backyard" Sen. Gillibrand discusses U.S. operation in Venezuela - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 9, 2026
7. Local leaders praise signing of firefighter cancer benefit law - Rome Sentinel, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 9, 2026
8. Gillibrand: White House must unfreeze child care funds - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 9, 2026
9. Sen. Gillibrand Demands Child Care Assistance Grants Be Unfrozen By Trump Administration - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 9, 2026
10. Vermont, New York lawmakers react to deadly shooting in Minneapolis - WPTZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 9, 2026
11. It was an incredible honor to meet Rabbi Ulman of Bondi and Ahmed al-Ahmed, the hero who saved countless lives during the antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Ahmed is a role model for us all. We must continue to fight antisemitism, hatred and bigotr - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 9, 2026
12. Dems celebrate House passage to extend Obamacare subsidies, but will it become law? - TheGrio, (Chuck Schumer), January 9, 2026
13. Senate Democratic Leader Schumer on War Powers Resolution Vote - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 9, 2026
14. Senate & House Democratic Leaders Hold Joint News Conference - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 9, 2026
15. Schumer, Jeffries Refuse to Join Democrats' Growing Calls to Slash ICE Spending - Common Dreams, (Chuck Schumer), January 9, 2026
16. Bondi hero al-Ahmed, Rudd meet with Democrat Senate leader - AFR, (Chuck Schumer), January 9, 2026
17. Senate rejects Trump's military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote - The Korea Times, (Chuck Schumer), January 9, 2026

1. Trump’s DOJ Targets AG Letitia James Over Hairdresser In New Probe - Atlanta Daily World, (Letitia James), January 11, 2026
2. Letitia James Announces New Lawsuits Against Trump Admin - Newsweek, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
3. Letitia James leads lawsuit against Trump administration over frozen funding - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
4. Judge says Trump administration can't block child care, other program money for 5 states including New York - ABC7 New York, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
5. Federal Prosecutors Are Going After NY Attorney General Letitia James--Again - Black Enterprise, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
6. Feds investigating Letitia James, hairdresser financial transactions - CBS News, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
7. Trump's DOJ Targets AG Letitia James Over Hairdresser In New Probe - iHeart, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
8. 🚨🇺🇸 FEDS DROP NEW PROBE ON LETITIA JAMES' FINANCES WITH HAIRDRESSER The hits keep coming for New York AG Letitia James. Federal prosecutors just launched a fresh criminal inquiry into her financial dealings with longtime hairdresser Iyesat - x.com, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
9. New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze - TheGrio, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
10. NY AG Letitia James warns of dire risks as she files lawsuit to reverse Trump funding freeze - Yahoo News New Zealand, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
11. New York AG Letitia James Wins $4.2 Million Judgment for Defrauded - Hoodline, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
12. Trump-Appointed Prosecutor Disqualified From Investigating Letitia James - International Business Times UK, (Letitia James), January 10, 2026
13. Trump-picked prosecutor disqualified from investigating NY AG Letitia James, judge rules - Axios, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
14. U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James over financial transactions - cbsnews.com, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
15. Judge disqualifies U.S. attorney in Albany investigating Letitia James - The Washington Post, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
16. Letitia James, James Comey take aim at DOJ attempt to revive failed criminal cases - Democracy Docket, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
17. New York Attorney General Letitia James sues Trump administration over childcare funding freeze - WBNG, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
18. Letitia James leads lawsuit against Trump administration over frozen funding - Times Herald-Record, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
19. NY Attorney General Letitia James sues Trump Administration over $10B funding freeze - WGRZ, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
20. Trump Prosecutor Targeting NY’s Letitia James Is Disqualified - Insurance Journal, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
21. Letitia James Sues White House Over $10B in Frozen Funds for Low-Income Families - La Voce di New York, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
22. 'Political vendetta': Trump DOJ targets Letitia James over her hairdresser in latest effort to prosecute her - TheGrio, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
23. New York sues Trump administration over pause on two offshore wind projects - Reuters, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
24. Prosecutors launch new probe into NY AG Letitia James tied to longtime hairdresser: report - New York Post, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
25. Feds Target Letitia James and Her Hairdresser - bet.com, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
26. Trump’s Never-Ending Letitia James Feud Just Took a Strange Turn - The Root, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
27. Trump's DOJ Targets AG Letitia James Over Hairdresser In New Probe - BIN: Black Information Network, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
28. After AG Letitia James sues, judge blocks Trump from freezing billions in NY child care funds - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
29. Judge disqualifies acting U.S. attorney handling 2 Letitia James investigations - cbsnews.com, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
30. 5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds - PBS, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
31. Alleged hairdresser for New York AG indicted in Louisiana in case tied to Trump probe - The Advocate, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
32. Letitia James under investigation again, alongside fmr. hairdresser | RISING - The Hill, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
33. NY AG Letitia James, Hairdresser At Center Of New Federal Probe: Report - dailyvoice.com, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
34. Trump-Appointed Prosecutor Disqualified From Investigating Letitia James - International Business Times, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
35. Judge Disqualifies Prosecutor Leading Civil-Rights Probe of Letitia James - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
36. January 9: Judge Disqualifies John Sarcone in Letitia James Probe - Meyka, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
37. New York, other blue states sue Trump administration over child care funding freeze - Crain's New York Business, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
38. Judge again rules Trump prosecutor unlawfully serving, rejects tax return bid - The Independent, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
39. Judge Disqualifies Acting U.S. Attorney From Probes Into Letitia James - prismedia.ai, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
40. NY AG Letitia James warns of dire risks as she files lawsuit to reverse Trump funding freeze - Yahoo News UK, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
41. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in probe of NY Attorney General Letitia James - Olean Times Herald, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
42. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - MSN, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
43. NY sues Trump admin over ‘cruel’ move to freeze $10B in child care funds to blue states - New York Post, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
44. New York AG Letitia James Under Federal Probe For Transactions With Hairdresser Amid Ongoing Legal Struggles - Hoodline, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
45. 'The subpoenas are quashed': Another Bondi acting prosecutor bites the dust as repeat court losses play right into Letitia James' hands - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
46. New York sues Trump administration over pause on two offshore wind projects - The Indian Express, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
47. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - The Frederick News-Post, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
48. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into NY Attorney General Letitia James - The Daily Gazette, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
49. New York AG Letitia James Leads Legal Showdown Against Trump - Hoodline, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
50. Conventional Wisdom: Trump Lawfare Update Edition - Newsweek, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026
51. Federal Judge Disqualifies US Attorney Who Was Investigating Letitia James - NewsRadio 600 WMT, (Letitia James), January 9, 2026

1. Power & Politics: Rep. Garbarino on SALT, Trump policies; LIPA's new CEO - News12 | Long Island, (Andrew Garbarino), January 10, 2026
2. Long Island GOP Reps. LaLota, Garbarino split with party to vote for ACA subsidy extension - Newsday, (Andrew Garbarino), January 9, 2026
3. Press Release: Vindman and Garbarino Propose Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Protections Against Elder Abuse and Improve Access to Services - Quiver Quantitative, (Andrew Garbarino), January 9, 2026
4. Democrats demand hearing with Noem after deadly ICE shooting - The Hill, (Andrew Garbarino), January 9, 2026
5. N.Y. Rep. Andrew Garbarino slept through "big, beautiful bill" vote that passed by just 1 vote, speaker says - cbsnews.com, (Andrew Garbarino), January 9, 2026
6. Rep. Andrew Garbarino slept through "big, beautiful bill" vote, House Speaker says - cbsnews.com, (Andrew Garbarino), January 9, 2026
7. SCOOP: Homeland Security Chairman outlines "increased risk" of air travel due to Schumer Shutdown - Washington Reporter, (Andrew Garbarino), January 9, 2026
8. Garbarino Introduces USMMA Athletics Act, Congressman Andrew Garbarino - New York, 2nd (R), January 9, 2026

1. Malliotakis delivers letter to President Trump expressing support for SSG Ollis to receive Medal of Honor - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 10, 2026
2. Malliotakis contacts State Department about Staten Island resident reportedly detained in Venezuela - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 10, 2026

1. Video Shows Rep. Jamaal Bowman Falsely Pulling Fire Alarm Mouse Click On (mf14nD6Btv) - Leaders.com.tn, (Jamaal Bowman), January 10, 2026

1. Lt. Gov. Delgado to Hold Utica Town Hall Monday - WKTV, (Antonio Delgado), January 11, 2026
2. New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado running for governor - MSN, (Antonio Delgado), January 11, 2026
3. Delgado brings governor bid to Auburn - Fingerlakes1.com, (Antonio Delgado), January 11, 2026
4. Hochul tees up reelection pitch - Fingerlakes1.com, (Antonio Delgado), January 10, 2026
5. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, running for NY governor, to hold town hall meeting in Auburn - auburnpub.com, (Antonio Delgado), January 9, 2026

1. Trump's chance of getting the Nobel Peace Prize? Not good, experts say - Oswego County News Now, (Claudia Tenney), January 9, 2026
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Announces House Passage of Funding Package for NY-24 Water Projects - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), January 9, 2026
3. Rep. Tenney Nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Claudia Tenney), January 9, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Lamont, Blumenthal, Simmons Address “ICE Out for Good” Rally in Stamford - Greenwich Free Press, (Richard Blumenthal), January 11, 2026
2. Sen. Blumenthal calls for independent probe into fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting - News12 | Bronx, (Richard Blumenthal), January 11, 2026
3. CT Sen. Blumenthal calls for review of ICE protocols and training after deadly Minneapolis shooting - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), January 10, 2026
4. Press Release: Blumenthal Calls for DHS Accountability on Use of Force Training After Renee Good's Death - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), January 10, 2026
5. Blumenthal, Lamont Call for Accountability, Reform In ICE Use-Of-Force - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), January 9, 2026
6. Sen. Blumenthal’s ‘Background Check Completion Act’ Is a Backdoor Delay-Until-Denied Scheme - NSSF | The Firearm Industry Trade Association, (Richard Blumenthal), January 9, 2026
7. Hartford mayor blames clash at protest of ICE shooting on Trump 'lawlessness,' calls for peace - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), January 9, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. Way digital ad pitches her as a fighter for democracy - New Jersey Globe, (Democracy for America), January 10, 2026