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1. Most Powerful Women 2019: Eva Moskowitz - Crain's New York, (Bill de Blasio), June 25, 2026
2. Mamdani Ends Day Care Contract With Eric Adams’s Former Romantic Partner - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
3. Adams chief of staff arrested; NYPD officials raided in separate joint federal NYPD investigation - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
4. Top aide to former NYC mayor Eric Adams indicted on bribery charges - The Washington Post, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
5. Frank Carone, ex-Eric Adams chief of staff, pleads not guilty to migrant shelter bribery scheme, enriching self off crisis - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
6. Ex-chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
7. Ally of former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested on federal bribery charges - Jefferson City News Tribune, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
8. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe - FOX 17 West Michigan News, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
9. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP source says - WPTZ, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
10. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe - KXLH News Helena, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
11. Adams Aide Charged, Ex-NYPD Officials Searched in FBI Probe - Bloomberg.com, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
12. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe - Scripps News, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
13. Chinese developer who allegedly bribed top Eric Adams adviser has links to CCP, bankrolled secret police station - New York Post, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
14. Eric Adams' former chief of staff charged in federal bribery probe - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
15. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe - News Channel 5 Nashville, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
16. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe - WTAE, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
17. Eric Adams associate Frank Carone arrested in bribery scheme - upi.com, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
18. Chief of staff to former NYC mayor Eric Adams arrested by FBI in alleged bribery scheme - NBC News, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
19. Frank Carone, former Eric Adams advisor, arrested by FBI in alleged city contract bribery scheme - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
20. Ex-chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes - inquirer.com, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
21. Top aide to New York’s Eric Adams arrested on bribery allegations | Morning in America - NewsNation, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
22. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe - PIX11, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
23. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams and 3 others charged in federal bribery probe - Yakima Herald-Republic, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
24. Eric Adams' ex-chief of staff took $100K in payoffs, feds claim - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
25. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ top adviser arrested in corruption probe - KWWL, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
26. Top aide to New York’s Eric Adams arrested on bribery allegations | Morning in America - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
27. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff arrested in corruption probe - KWWL, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
28. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe - WXXV News 25, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
29. Ex-chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
30. Frank Carone, former chief of staff for Eric Adams, indicted in bribery investigation - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
31. Chief of Staff to former New York Mayor Eric Adams charged | National News | 2news.com - KTVN, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
32. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe - FOX 47 News, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
33. Eric Adams' Ex-Chief Of Staff Charged In Bribery Scheme - Law360, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
34. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe - 10News.com, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026
35. Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe - KTVH, (Eric Adams), June 25, 2026

1. The socialists are about to test Kathy Hochul - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
2. Hochul breaks silence on DOJ Olmstead memo: 'We understand what is at stake' - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
3. Op-Ed | The unsung winner of the Democratic Primaries? Governor Kathy Hochul. - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
4. Hochul pauses plan to tighten enforcement of childcare voucher work requirements in NYC - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
5. Op-Ed | The unsung winner of the Democratic Primaries? Governor Kathy Hochul. - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
6. Governor Hochul and Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez Announce Criminal Charges in Brooklyn Gang Takedown - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
7. Kathy Hochul attempts to lead Buffalo Bills chant and gets crickets in excruciatingly embarrassing moment - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
8. Hochul or Blakeman? New poll has good news for this N.Y. gubernatorial candidate - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
9. Mamdani’s Big Wins May Be a Headache for the Governor Who Has Backed Him - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
10. WATCH LIVE: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul rallies with immigration advocates and union members after Supreme Court ruling - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
11. New York governor race: Hochul leads Blakeman in poll - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
12. Hochul’s poll numbers tick up as cost of living tops voter concerns - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
13. Senior affordable housing project completed in New Paltz, Gov. Hochul says - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
14. Siena poll: Hochul lead over Blakeman in race for governor back up to 20 points as voters rank cost of living a top issue - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
15. Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $77 Million Deckorators Inc. Manufacturing Plant in Lackawanna - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
16. Folk Nation gang takedown: 22 indicted on 176 counts in 26 NYC shootings, N.Y. Gov. Hochul says - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
17. Kathy Hochul’s Buffalo Bills chant gets met with crickets - News.com.au, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
18. Siena University poll shows Hochul leads Blakeman in NY governor race - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
19. Blakeman says Socialist NYC primary wins will boost GOP Governor bid - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
20. Gov. Hochul halts disruption to childcare vouchers, says parents won’t lose coverage hours - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
21. DSA takes aim at Hochul over taxing the rich after red sweep, report says: 'We're coming for her' - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
22. New Siena Poll Shows Hochul Widening Lead In Race For Governor - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
23. Off Main Street: It's not THAT hard to pronounce Kathy Hochul's name - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
24. Dems erupt in fury after Supreme Court hands Trump victories in two immigration cases -- call to expand bench: 'White supremacist agenda' - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
25. Siena poll: Hochul leads Blakeman 52-32% in New York governor race - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
26. Hochul pushes back against DOJ lawsuit over New York law - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
27. Exclusive | Tim Burchett demands answers from Democrat governors who refuse to share SNAP data - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
28. Mamdani and Hochul announce cash infusion for New York City Abortion Access Hub expansion - WFIN, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
29. Hochul sits with Brooklyn politicians, community leaders on deed theft issue - New York Amsterdam News, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026
30. Hochul tied with Blakeman on LI, but up 20 points statewide, poll says - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), June 25, 2026

1. DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand Statement On Anniversary of Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 25, 2026
2. Gillibrand cites data center concerns but doesn’t take stand on Stream project - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 25, 2026
3. Gillibrand takes Trump to task on Iran War deal, housing act - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 25, 2026
4. Window shrinks for Congress crypto deal - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 25, 2026
5. SCHUMER APPLAUDS WORLD’S FIRST SUB-1NM C... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
6. Senate Democrats announce election observer program - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
7. Senate Democrats let loose election watchdogs ahead of competitive midterms - National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
8. AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
9. An emboldened hard left eyes Schumer challenge - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
10. Sen. Chuck Schumer: “We’re Going To Stop Trump” - American Center for Law and Justice, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
11. Senate Democrat suggests it may be time to replace Schumer and Jeffries: ‘Let others lead’ - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
12. 'Sign the damn bill': Schumer, Warren & other Dems blast Trump for blocking affordable housing bill - The Economic Times, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
13. Are Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer in hot seats? - Crain's New York, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
14. ‘He’s become a Palestinian’: Trump brutally humiliates Chuck Schumer with hilarious roast - Sky News Australia, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
15. Trump Says Chuck Schumer Is A "Palestinian" - Patheos, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
16. Trump says Schumer “has become essentially a Palestinian” - Roya News, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026
17. CHUCK SCHUMER: 'We're Going to Stop Trump' - American Center for Law and Justice, (Chuck Schumer), June 25, 2026

1. New York files counter-lawsuit against Trump Administration to keep immigration package - WRGB, (Letitia James), June 25, 2026
2. N.Y. AG blasts SCOTUS ruling to end temporary protections for Haitians, Syrians - Spectrum News, (Letitia James), June 25, 2026
3. AG James charges man with stealing Brooklyn home from a woman with dementia in 23-count deed theft indictment - amNewYork, (Letitia James), June 25, 2026
4. Chevalier Wins, Democrats Panic, and Letitia James Fears Mamdani Has Given Party Its MAGA Moment - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), June 25, 2026
5. Governor Hochul Stands Firm Against Trump Administration Attacks on New York’s Critical Public Safety and Transparency Laws - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Letitia James), June 25, 2026
6. LETITIA JAMES’ DSA HYPOCRISY: ESTABLISHMENT DEMOCRATS REAP WHAT THEY SOW - Black Westchester, (Letitia James), June 25, 2026
7. Letitia James’ knock of Zohran Mamdani illustrates power shift of Democrat Party - Washington Times, (Letitia James), June 25, 2026
8. Letitia James appears to be frustrated with Zohran Mamdani. She thinks the NYC mayor is 'blowing up' the Democratic Party - Attack of the Fanboy, (Letitia James), June 25, 2026

1. Thomas P. DiNapoli declares victory in democratic primary for NYS Comptroller - InformNNY.com, (Tom DiNapoli), June 25, 2026
2. DiNapoli won again, now give us our cash - New York Daily News, (Tom DiNapoli), June 25, 2026
3. Tom DiNapoli wins NY comptroller Democratic primary race - aol.com, (Tom DiNapoli), June 25, 2026
4. Tom DiNapoli wins New York comptroller primary - MSN, (Tom DiNapoli), June 25, 2026

1. Assembly leader Carl Heastie delivers good news for Paul Smith’s College - Adirondack Explorer, (Carl Heastie), June 25, 2026
2. Assembly Speaker Heastie tours Adirondack Watershed Institute - The Daily Gazette, (Carl Heastie), June 25, 2026
3. $2 million announced for community-owned grocery store in Schenectady - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), June 25, 2026
4. Heastie: Demographics and voter frustration helped defeat incumbents - Buffalo News, (Carl Heastie), June 25, 2026
5. Heastie, Santabarbara fully fund Electric City Community Grocery - The Daily Gazette, (Carl Heastie), June 25, 2026

1. Garbarino on FISA, AI threats and New York politics - Punchbowl News, (Andrew Garbarino), June 25, 2026
2. House Homeland Security - Rutland Herald, (Andrew Garbarino), June 25, 2026

1. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis joins Dem Greg Meeks’ quest to stop Trump’s $750M jet engine deal withTurkey - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 25, 2026

1. Rep. Jamaal Bowman On Being AIPAC’s Top Target Five Guys (2I2jdpBLVi) - Fathom Journal, (Jamaal Bowman), June 25, 2026

1. Miringoff: NY 21 Republicans’ to lose with Constantino win - Spectrum News, (Elise Stefanik), June 25, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Introduces No Goodwill for Harming Women Act, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), June 25, 2026
2. Press Release: Claudia Tenney Introduces Bill Targeting Tax Benefits for Women’s Sports Franchises - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), June 25, 2026
3. Ellman sees opportunity, challenge as she prepares to face Tenney for Congressional seat - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Claudia Tenney), June 25, 2026
4. Langworthy And Tenney Celebrate The New Buffalo Bills Stadium - wlea.net, (Claudia Tenney), June 25, 2026

1. Video Trump, Republican senators had 'wild day on the Hill': Former GOP lawmaker - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, (John Katko), June 25, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Sen. Blumenthal demands Tesla be held accountable for alleged self-driving crash - NBC News, (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026
2. Blumenthal & Merkley Lead Colleagues in Push to End CFTC Assault on State Prediction Markets Oversight - Merkley (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026
3. Senators demand probe into reports of secret Trump-Emrati crypto deal: 'let them say it under oath' - CNN, (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026
4. The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on 2 immigration cases - WKMG, (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026
5. $25 an hour? CT senators push to triple the federal minimum wage - News 12 - Hudson Valley, (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026
6. Murphy, Blumenthal to introduce bill to raise federal minimum wage to $25 - The Day, (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026
7. Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues - San Antonio Express-News, (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026
8. Conn. delegation angry at Trump's canceled federal housing bill signing - NBC Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026
9. Murphy, Blumenthal to introduce bill to raise federal minimum age to $25 - The Day, (Richard Blumenthal), June 25, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Ohio Governor DeWine Vetoes Bill Requiring Voters by Mail to Send in Copy of Their Photo IDs, Saying It Would Burden Voters But Prevent No Fraud, June 25, 2026
2. J.D. Vance at Nixon Library Jokes That Watergate Today Would Be a “12 Hour News Story” and the “Idea It Would Take Down a President is Crazy” (He also said the deep state came after Nixon like it came after Trump), June 25, 2026
3. California State Court Holds That Huntington Beach’s Method for Electing Its City Council Violates the California Voting Rights Act; Adopts Ranked Choice Voting as a Remedy (and Rejects the Relevance of Louisiana v. Callais to a CVRA Case), June 25, 2026
4. “Meet the megadonors pouring more than $1.3 billion into the 2026 election”, June 25, 2026
5. “RFK Jr. urged Iowa candidate to make deal to help GOP win House seat, per audio recording”, June 25, 2026
6. Justice Alito Sanewashes Trump Comments About Haiti and Somalia Being a “Shithole” Countries, Calling Such Comments Previously “scandalized” “political discourse” but Not Racist; What It Means for Proving Discriminatory Intent in Voting Cases, June 25, 2026
7. Remaining SCOTUS Election Opinions Likely Monday or Another Day Next Week, June 25, 2026
8. “The blast radius of Callais – and what it means for Constitutional Law”, June 25, 2026
9. Colorado VRA challenge to off-cycle elections in Colorado Springs, June 25, 2026
10. “California’s Long Count: Examining Efficiencies in Ballot Processing for Earlier Results”, June 25, 2026
11. Despite his protestations, Justice Alito did overrule Milligan—a federal district court judge just agreed., June 25, 2026
12. District court enjoins Trump executive order on mail-in voting, June 25, 2026