New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani’s top housing official is an Adams-era holdover. Here’s her take on the new administration. - Crain's New York, (Eric Adams), April 9, 2026
2. About half of New Yorkers approve of early Mamdani job performance: Poll - The Hill, (Eric Adams), April 9, 2026
3. Editorial | Rikers Island closure plan becomes an island of uncertainty - amNewYork, (Eric Adams; Bill de Blasio), April 9, 2026
4. Poll shows how New Yorkers view Mamdani at 100 days compared to Adams - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), April 9, 2026

1. EPA Head Lee Zeldin Celebrates Victory Over Climate Science - CleanTechnica, (Lee Zeldin), April 9, 2026
2. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin tells climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication" after law repealed - CBS News, (Lee Zeldin), April 9, 2026
3. Buffalo activists accuse Governor Hochul of choosing the rich over working families - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
4. GOP NY gov candidate Blakeman wants to liquidate NYS ‘green’ energy slush fund and give $2.4B back to taxpayers - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
5. NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe - ABC News, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
6. NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe - Ottumwa Courier, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
7. New York can’t afford to ‘Fix Tier 6’ pensions (Editorial Board Opinion) - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
8. New York's 'noncompliance' with environmental law ruins regulations, judge rules - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
9. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Mocks Trump's Iran Toll Plan - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
10. Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing is funding air quality improvements at Hunts Point Market - Bronx Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
11. Blakeman, Hochul's challenger, sues over denied NY campaign funds - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
12. NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe - thedailystar.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
13. Amid climate law fight, NY commits to training clean energy workforce - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
14. Governor Hochul responds to budget proposal questions...and protesters too - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
15. New York State launches new insurance fraud crackdown - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
16. Hochul office's cringey pothole post has New Yorkers blushing over raunchy double meaning - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026
17. Hochul has a heart for her hecklers - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 9, 2026

1. Democrats fighting for Iowa Senate seat tussle over Chuck Schumer and super PACs - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
2. Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats - Los Angeles Times, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
3. Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats - Inquirer.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
4. Signs that Democrats have gone stark raving mad | Mike Rosen - Denver Gazette, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
5. Fetterman says he will oppose Democratic check on Trump’s Iran war powers - Baltimore Sun, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
6. Donald Trump Labeled As ‘Military Moron’ By Chuck Schumer - mandatory.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
7. Fetterman says he won’t support Iran war powers resolution - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
8. Congress Jan 6 - Arizona Daily Star, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
9. US Democrats fail in bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers - Tioga Publishing, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
10. As Trump-Iran Truce Frays, Dem Leaders Pursue Yet Another Round of War Powers Votes - NewsGram, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
11. Schumer’s Leadership Takes Another Hit in Iowa’s First Dem Primary Forum - NRSC.org, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
12. Schumer Urges Limits on Trump Over Iran Conflict Risk - Военное дело, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
13. Rogue Dem bucks party on Trump war powers, calls Iran ‘47-year-old war crime’ - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
14. Democrats aim to hold Trump accountable amid Iran ceasefire deal - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
15. Schumer calls Trump 'a military moron' and says US 'worse off' now than when Iran war started - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
16. Schumer blasts Trump’s Iran war as failure, moves to rein in his war powers amid ceasefire - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
17. Democrats Clash Over Schumer's Influence in Iowa Senate Primary - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026
18. Zach Wahls criticizes Josh Turek for ‘dark money’ support, immigration bill vote - albianews.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 9, 2026

1. Trump asks NY court to toss remnants of fraud case against him - Politico, (Letitia James), April 9, 2026
2. Trump asks NY court to toss remnants of ‘legally unsound’ fraud case - The Hill, (Letitia James), April 9, 2026
3. Trump Not Done Fighting Civil Fraud Case in New York - The Real Deal, (Letitia James), April 9, 2026
4. Why Trump is hoping that a Michael Cohen blog post will help 'end' his civil fraud case - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), April 9, 2026
5. Activists urge AG Letitia James sentence for NYPD sergeant convicted of killing Bronx suspect with thrown cooler - amNewYork, (Letitia James), April 9, 2026
6. OAG issues warning on Meta investments - The Post Star, (Letitia James), April 9, 2026
7. Trump appeals civil fraud ruling, citing former lawyer’s testimony doubts - Crain's New York, (Letitia James), April 9, 2026

1. Thompson and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement - House Homeland Democrats (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), April 9, 2026
2. Guest Column: ICE and Long Island - The Suffolk Times, (Andrew Garbarino), April 9, 2026
3. Reps. Liccardo and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan SUPPLY Act to Address America’s Housing Crisis - Congressman Sam Liccardo (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), April 9, 2026

1. Nadler, Malliotakis, Menendez, Goldman, Espaillat Introduce Helicopter Safety and Parity Act - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 9, 2026
2. Malliotakis, IRS Head Highlight New Tax Relief in Brooklyn as Tax Day Nears, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), April 9, 2026
3. IRS CEO, in Brooklyn, promotes tax breaks and refunds alongside GOP House member - Politico, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 9, 2026
4. Press Release: Malliotakis and IRS Chief Discuss New Tax Relief Measures in Brooklyn - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 9, 2026
5. Malliotakis, IRS Head Highlight New Tax Relief in Brooklyn as Tax Day Nears - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), April 9, 2026
6. Press Release: Nadler, Malliotakis, Menendez, Goldman, Espaillat Introduce Bipartisan Helicopter Safety and Parity Act - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 9, 2026

1. User Clip: Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) on TikTok | Video - C-SPAN, (Jamaal Bowman), April 9, 2026

1. Claudia Tenney file photo - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Claudia Tenney), April 9, 2026
2. Rep. Claudia Tenney - New York District 22 - OpenSecrets, (Claudia Tenney), April 9, 2026
3. Republicans fail to force primaries for Congress, New York State Assembly | News | oswegocountynewsnow.com - Oswego County News Now, (Claudia Tenney), April 9, 2026
4. Romulus Veterans Cemetery, Brutus Sewer Projects Backed by Rep. Tenney - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Claudia Tenney), April 9, 2026
5. $1.65 million ask by county among funding requests for Tenney - Orleans Hub, (Claudia Tenney), April 9, 2026

1. Video The geopolitical impact of U.S.-Iran peace talks - ABC News, (John Katko), April 9, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Lawmakers to hold press conference on ICE detention of Cheshire High School student - WFSB, (Richard Blumenthal), April 9, 2026
2. Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4, (Richard Blumenthal), April 9, 2026
3. BNB Price Prediction Faces Senate Scrutiny as Blumenthal Targets Binance While Pepeto Presale Tops $8 Million - openPR.com, (Richard Blumenthal), April 9, 2026