New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani’s $4 billion road to nowhere - New York Daily News, (Bill de Blasio), September 5, 2026
2. Exclusive | Land of the freeloader: Number of NYC homeless shelters surged by 50% in four years - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 5, 2026
3. Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on Zohran Mamdani: Overall I give him very high marks - CNBC, (Bill de Blasio), September 4, 2026
4. Eric Adams Hops on a Citi Bike in Yesterday's Clothes After Celebrating 66th Birthday - Complex, (Eric Adams), September 4, 2026

1. Trump Criticizes New York Governor Kathy Hochul Over Hijab During Visit to Islamic Center - ShiaWaves, (Kathy Hochul), September 6, 2026
2. Gov. highlights historic Pre-K expansion at elementary school visit - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), September 6, 2026
3. Guide to NY's high-stakes elections | House control and key state races - Times Herald-Record, (Kathy Hochul; Andrew Cuomo), September 6, 2026
4. Brooklyn Neighborhoods Heat Up Ahead of November Election - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), September 6, 2026
5. Recapping a tense week in the race for N.Y. governor - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), September 6, 2026
6. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes back against federal move affecting Americans with disabilities - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 5, 2026
7. New York City implements AI restrictions for K-12 - thecentersquare.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 5, 2026
8. Overdose deaths down 45% statewide, Hochul says - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), September 5, 2026
9. Press Release: Nick Langworthy Announces $76.2 Million Rural Health Care Investment in New York - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), September 4, 2026
10. What's at stake in NY's midterm elections in 2026 - Lohud, (Andrew Cuomo), September 4, 2026
11. Kathy Hochul’s Empty Pledge on Energy Affordability - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
12. Retired police demand Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani skip 9/11 ceremony - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
13. Matinecock Court ribbon-cutting highlights long struggle for affordable housing - Long Island Business News, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
14. Gov. Hochul, Hillary Clinton and many more pay tribute to Gloria Steinem - nydailynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
15. NY Gov Hochul blasts Bruce Blakeman for ramping up ‘hijab Hochul’ attack: ‘Reprehensible’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026

1. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Strip Tax Breaks From ‘Discriminatory’ Private Schools: ‘Assault on American Education’ - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), September 6, 2026
2. Schumer talks Medicare funding at Adirondack Medical Center - dailygazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 6, 2026
3. Gillibrand, Morelle look to block renaming of Lake Ontario - Finger Lakes Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 5, 2026
4. Gillibrand to introduce bill in Senate to ban renaming of Lake Ontario - Orleans Hub, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 5, 2026
5. Democrats wield gas price spikes as sharp midterm weapons - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
6. Chuck Schumer calls for investigation into US terrorist attack on wedding ceremony in Iran - ABNA English, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
7. Schumer announces funding to remediate infrastructure on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base - WAMC, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
8. Group of American automakers request a permanent ban on Chinese-made cars - WJAR, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
9. Schumer Says Pentagon Pushed Calverton PFAS Cleanup to 2039 - The South Shore Press, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
10. US law enforcement group moves to ‘neutral’ position on CLARITY Act - tradingview.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
11. Ted Cruz names ‘most powerful Democrat’ as he warns socialist rise has paralyzed bipartisanship - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
12. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand On Secretary Hegseth Extending Mideast Deployments Into 2027 Says, Secretary Hegseth Has Left Our Military Rudderless, Pushed Out Our Best And Brightest Service Members, and Embarrassed Our Military - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 4, 2026
13. Congressman Morelle, Senator Gillibrand introduce bill to reverse Lake Ontario renaming executive order - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 4, 2026
14. Repairs efforts at former Plattsburgh Air Force Base set to receive $650K - WPTZ, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
15. Schumer: Funding on the way for aging infrastructure at former Plattsburgh Air Force base - WCAX, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
16. Chuck Schumer Says 'This Is the Best Trump Can Do' as Gas Prices Rip: 'Families Are Begging for Relief' - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
17. Democrats wield gas price spikes as sharp midterm weapons - WKRC, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
18. Group of American automakers request a permanent ban on Chinese-made cars - National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
19. A Progressive Perspective: Democrats Need to Tell Us How they are Going Fix Things - Trentonian, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
20. Schumer optimistic that a Democrat will win northern New York Congressional race - WAMC, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
21. Senior Senator calls for investigation into US attack on wedding ceremony - Pars Today, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
22. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump’s ‘Assault on Education’ as Treasury Moves To Strip Tax-Exempt Status of 'Discr - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
23. Chuck Schumer Says 'This Is the Best Trump Can Do' as Gas Prices Rip: 'Families Are Begging for Relief' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026

1. Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis - foxnews.com, (Letitia James), September 6, 2026
2. Letitia James shredded for probing cops who stopped Time Square killer: 'That approach fails everyone' - foxnews.com, (Letitia James), September 6, 2026
3. Trump lawyers target what Letitia James won’t say about evidence in $450M case - Fox News, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
4. NY AG Letitia James joins lawsuit against Trump admin over transgender care - Times Herald-Record, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
5. Letitia James whistleblower claims of targeting President Trump could be federal crimes - Fox Business, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
6. Surveillance pricing: When your personal data is turned against you - San Antonio Express-News, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
7. New scams are targeting school loan repayment, attorney general says - timesunion.com, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
8. They selected Trump, then searched for a crime: Letitia James whistleblower exposes legal malpractice - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
9. Trump says Michael Cohen ‘recanted’ criminal testimony and asks New York to drop ‘any remnant’ of case - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
10. AG Office Whistleblower Uncovers Letitia James Scandal - American Center for Law and Justice, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026

1. $2.8 million in state funding given to Rockland County first responder agencies - News12 | Hudson Valley, (Carl Heastie), September 5, 2026
2. Assembly Speaker delivers $2.8 million to Rockland ambulance corps - Mid Hudson News, (Carl Heastie), September 4, 2026
3. Piermont and Spring Valley Receive $2 Million Total - Rockland County Times Newspaper, (Carl Heastie), September 4, 2026

1. Halpin is challenging Garbarino at an age when most are in retirement - newsday.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
2. Andrew Garbarino | R | NY-02 (FEC+BIO) - Inside Elections, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
3. Long Island's representatives pass few bills in divided House - newsday.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
4. Hijacking history: Woke teachers offer twisted 9/11 lessons focused on ‘Islamophobia’ — not 2,977 innocents killed - New York Post, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
5. In LI House races, challengers paint all the incumbents as extremists - newsday.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
6. LI's four House incumbents have big fundraising edge - newsday.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
7. In fight for U.S. House, Long Island Reps. take peace pledge - newsday.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
8. House members from LI say caucuses reflect interests, priorities - newsday.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
9. NY Democrats challenge Trump's denial of aid for February blizzard - newsday.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 6, 2026
10. Article | Garbarino: White House has promised to brief 'soon' on Correspondents’ Dinner shooting - POLITICO Pro, (Andrew Garbarino), September 5, 2026
11. Rep. Garbarino Honors Long Island Vietnam Veterans With Commemorative Pinning Ceremony - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), September 5, 2026
12. Garbarino Brings Treasury Official, Long Island Business Leaders Together to Discuss Trump Accounts - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
13. Moderate Republican willing to break with party is set to lead ICE hearing - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
14. Power & Politics: Long Island congressional delegation highlights bipartisan cooperation at LIA Event - newjersey.news12.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
15. Garbarino Hosts Thousands of Constituents During Telephone Town Hall - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
16. Garbarino, Ryan Lead Resolution to Recognize Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag and Establish a National Veterans Suicide Awareness Day - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
17. Garbarino, Nadler, D'Esposito, Goldman Introduce The ‘Continued Costs of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Act’ To Aid FDNY and NYPD - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
18. New York Post Opinion: Why the Senate must hold an impeachment trial for Alejandro Mayorkas, Americans deserve the truth - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
19. Garbarino to Help Lead Italian-American Congressional Delegation - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
20. Garbarino, Quigley Introduce Bill To Support Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Efforts - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
21. Garbarino, LaLota Reintroduce Bill To Improve Boating Safety In Honor of Long Islander Brianna Lieneck - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
22. Jewish Insider: Andrew Garbarino, Long Island’s heir to Pete King - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
23. Garbarino Urges Administration To Preserve Joint Programs With Israel Critical To U.S. National Security - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
24. Rep. Garbarino Continues to Stand With Israel, Votes To Strengthen U.S.- Israel Relationship - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
25. Garbarino Introduces Resolution In Support of Requiring 9/11 Curriculum To Be Taught In Schools - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
26. Newsday: NY lawmakers move to shore up 9/11-linked death benefits - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
27. Garbarino, Islip Town Officials Announce $3 Million Grant for Sewer Expansion Project - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
28. Garbarino, Spanberger Introduce Legislation To Better Monitor Tick-Born Illness That Triggers Red Meat Allergy - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
29. NBC News: A health care program for 9/11 survivors and first responders is running short of money, say members of Congress - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
30. Congressman Andrew Garbarino Sworn in to 117th Congress - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
31. Garbarino Introduces Resolution In Support of Requiring 9/11 To Be Taught In Schools - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
32. Republican Members Urge Democrat Leadership To Fund 9/11 Health Program Ahead of 21st Anniversary - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
33. N.Y. Rep. Andrew Garbarino slept through "big, beautiful bill" vote that passed by just 1 vote, speaker says - cbsnews.com, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026
34. Daily News: 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program has $3B looming deficit - garbarino.house.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), September 4, 2026

1. Nicole Malliotakis' staffer Thomas Fahmy survives Staten Island lightning strike - Fox Business, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
2. WATCH: Congressional staffer struck by lightning walks away without serious injuries - KATU, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
3. Malliotakis Honors Good Samaritan Who Helped Staffer Struck by Lightning, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), September 4, 2026
4. Malliotakis Honors Good Samaritan Who Helped Staffer Struck by Lightning - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
5. Malliotakis staffer survives lightning strike, good samaritan honored for helping - Brooklyn Eagle, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
6. A week after terrifying lightning strike, survivor reunites with Staten Island Good Samaritan - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
7. Good Samaritan who aided Staten Island lightning victim to receive recognition | Coming Friday - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
8. GOP Congresswoman’s Staffer Struck By Lightning In Terrifying Incident - HuffPost, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026

1. Tenney says Trump's Lake Ontario name change is probably 'a troll' - Oswego County News Now, (Claudia Tenney), September 4, 2026
2. Letter: SNAP cutback are GOP cruelty - Livingston County News, (Claudia Tenney), September 4, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Sen. Blumenthal pushes for windfall profit tax on big oil companies - News12 | Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), September 5, 2026
2. Colin McEnroe (opinion): I have red and blue questions this election season (and one for Green Lantern) - CTPost, (Richard Blumenthal), September 5, 2026
3. DHS Says ICE Enforcement In Danbury 'Will Not Be Stopping' After Blumenthal Criticism - Patch, (Richard Blumenthal), September 5, 2026
4. Lawmakers Seek More Info After FanDuel’s “Incomplete” Answer on VIP Program - Gambling News, (Richard Blumenthal), September 5, 2026
5. Blumenthal Calls for Tax On Oil Profits, Rebates For Consumers - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), September 4, 2026
6. Schakowsky, Mullin, Markey, Blumenthal Press Consumer Product Safety Commission to Halt Sweeping and Invasive Data Collection on Emergency Department Patients - Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), September 4, 2026
7. Colin McEnroe (opinion): I have red and blue questions this election season (and one for Green Lantern) - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), September 4, 2026
8. Danbury immigrants fear that ICE raids will return after brief pause - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), September 4, 2026
9. ‘We will not be stopping': ICE fires back at Sen. Blumenthal after Danbury forum - NBC Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), September 4, 2026
10. Calls for change following reported immigration enforcement surge in Danbury - NBC Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), September 4, 2026
11. Blumenthal holds town hall forum at Western CT State University to discuss impact of ICE activity in region - News12 | Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), September 4, 2026
12. Press Release: Kaptur, Blumenthal, Tillis and Fitzpatrick Urge State Department to Award Funding for Ukrainian Child Assistance - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), September 4, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. Sign the petition: Protect our freedom to vote before it’s too late! - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), September 5, 2026
2. JSU panel to examine American democracy for America 250 - The Anniston Star, (Democracy for America), September 4, 2026
3. Sign the petition: Congress must support transgender youth. - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), September 4, 2026