New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York Governor

1. Cynthia Nixon reels in big bucks from former co-stars - New York Post, (Cynthia Nixon), June 17, 2018
2. Andrew Cuomo has a huge lead over Cynthia Nixon, especially in NY suburbs - USA Today, (Cynthia Nixon), June 17, 2018
3. Sequel to trial that snagged ex-NY governor's aide begins - Bradenton Herald, (Andrew Cuomo), June 17, 2018
4. Cynthia Nixon unveils $7.4 billion tax-raising plan to boost school aid and free college - New York Daily News, (Cynthia Nixon), June 16, 2018
5. Cynthia Nixon’s Education Plan: Ambitious, Progressive, Expensive - The New York Times, (Cynthia Nixon), June 16, 2018
6. New York News: NY Governor Cuomo Announces New York Will Lead Nationwide Consortium to Advance Offshore ... - STL.News (blog), (Andrew Cuomo), June 16, 2018
7. Andrew Cuomo could order criminal charges against the Trump family: But will he? - Salon, (Andrew Cuomo), June 16, 2018
8. Governor Cuomo Announces New York Will Lead Nationwide Consortium To Advance Offshore Wind Research And ... - LongIsland.com, (Andrew Cuomo), June 15, 2018
9. Cuomo accuses Charter of making false claims about cable network buildout - Syracuse.com, (Andrew Cuomo), June 15, 2018
10. Andrew Cuomo overstates his record on same-sex marriage - Washington Post, (Andrew Cuomo), June 15, 2018
11. Number of craft beverage producers in state tops 1000 - Bradenton Herald, (Andrew Cuomo), June 15, 2018
12. Governor Cuomo Announces $150 Billion Infrastructure Investment Over The Next Five Years - LongIsland.com, (Andrew Cuomo), June 15, 2018

1. Economy, women: 2 factors that could push Republicans, Democrats to victory in 2018 - WRVO Public Media, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 18, 2018
2. Donald Trump attacks Chuck Schumer over North Korea remarks ... - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), June 17, 2018
3. Sen. Chuck Schumer says useless 'sunscreen pills' should be pulled off the shelves - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), June 17, 2018
4. Schumer says he told Trump to impose China tariffs 3 weeks ago - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), June 17, 2018
5. Fed funding to support early child-care services, education for low-income families - Plattsburgh Press Republican, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 17, 2018
6. Gillibrand opposes offshore seismic tests | Newsday - Newsday, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 17, 2018
7. REALLY!? Chuck Schumer lets Trump know OIG report proves how much 'Comey's actions helped you' - Twitchy, (Chuck Schumer), June 16, 2018
8. 2020 Insight: Gillibrand's surprising tax answer; Warren visits her ... - CNN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 16, 2018
9. Are Democrats brave enough to run a woman against Donald Trump? - Vox, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 16, 2018
10. What Has Kirsten Gillibrand Learned From #MeToo? - Splinter (blog), (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 16, 2018
11. Gillibrand: Farmers in for $77M refund - Wellsville Daily Reporter, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 16, 2018
12. White House announces $50B in additional tariffs on China; Chuck ... - TheBlaze.com, (Chuck Schumer), June 15, 2018
13. At We the People forum, Democratic activists shift presidential hopefuls to the left - Washington Post, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 15, 2018

1. New York sues Donald Trump, his foundation, over 'self-dealing' - The Indian Express, (Eric Schneiderman), June 17, 2018
2. Trump blasts New York foundation lawsuit - 9news.com.au, (Eric Schneiderman), June 17, 2018
3. The suit against Trump's charity isn't 'ridiculous' at all - Washington Post, (Eric Schneiderman), June 17, 2018
4. NY Attorney General Sues Trump and Family for Flagrant Misuse of Charity - Nonprofit Quarterly, (Eric Schneiderman), June 16, 2018
5. A.M. Roundup: Teachout calls JCOPE ‘toothless lapdog’ for clearing ex-Cuomo aide - Times Union, (Zephyr Teachout), June 15, 2018
6. Today in Trump Tweets: Schneiderman didn't have the guts for this lawsuit - American Media Institute Newswire, (Eric Schneiderman), June 15, 2018
7. #DonaldTrump blasts New York lawsuit: 'I won't settle this case!' - Independent Online, (Eric Schneiderman), June 15, 2018
8. “Repeated and willful self-dealing”: 5 details from the New York attorney general lawsuit against the Trump Foundation - Vox, (Eric Schneiderman), June 15, 2018

1. Audit: State made $1B-plus in unnecessary Medicaid payments - WKTV, (Tom DiNapoli), June 17, 2018
2. $360M needed for locally-owned dams, comptroller says - The Daily Gazette, (Tom DiNapoli), June 16, 2018
3. Brooklyn boasts the hottest job market in the country - New York Post, (Tom DiNapoli), June 15, 2018
4. Job growth in Brooklyn is booming as unemployment falls to record low - New York Daily News, (Tom DiNapoli), June 15, 2018
5. New York State Comptroller Reports Dam Problems - wnbf.com, (Tom DiNapoli), June 15, 2018

1. NYC's war on academic excellence - Tribune-Review, (Bill de Blasio), June 18, 2018
2. Mayor de Blasio announces agreement on new New York City budget - WABC-TV, (Bill de Blasio), June 17, 2018
3. Mayor De Blasio's Son Writes Op Ed Saying Racism Is 'All Too Common' In Public Schools - CBS New York, (Bill de Blasio), June 16, 2018
4. Bill de Blasio won't fault NYCHA in lead poisoning of 19 kids - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), June 16, 2018

1. Doctors ask Albany to act on speed cameras - New York Daily News, (Carl Heastie), June 18, 2018
2. State lawmakers reach deal on bill to crack down on bogus child-care references - New York Daily News, (Carl Heastie), June 17, 2018
3. Speaker Heastie: Sports gambling unlikely to pass in New York this year - CNYcentral.com, (Carl Heastie), June 17, 2018
4. Why is the Assembly letting Cuomo's wasteful policies slide? - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), June 17, 2018
5. Help People with Mental Illness: Make Kendra's Law Permanent - Gotham Gazette, (Carl Heastie), June 15, 2018

1. Seddio Says Felder Has Right To Remain Democrat - Kings County Politics, (Simcha Felder), June 17, 2018
2. NYSD 17 For Progress Opposses Felder's School Safety Bill - Kings County Politics, (Simcha Felder), June 15, 2018

1. Tense debate among Democrats vying to face Republican Lee Zeldin - Newsday, (Lee Zeldin), June 15, 2018
2. Rep. Zeldin Secures Approvals for Extended Dredging Period to Complete North Harbor Sea Dredging Work - Long Island, (Lee Zeldin), June 15, 2018
3. Rep. Zeldin Helps Pass an Additional 10 Bipartisan Bills This Week to Combat Our Nation’s Heroin and Opioid Abuse Epidemic, Congressman Lee Zeldin - New York, 1st (R), June 15, 2018
4. Rep. Zeldin Secures Approvals for Extended Dredging Period to Complete North Harbor Sea Dredging Work, Congressman Lee Zeldin - New York, 1st (R), June 15, 2018
5. Rep. Zeldin Statement on Inspector General Report, Congressman Lee Zeldin - New York, 1st (R), June 15, 2018

1. In the Republican Primary, the Advance endorses Dan Donovan (editorial) - SILive.com, (Dan Donovan), June 17, 2018
2. Giuliani calls for an end to the 'possibility of a ridiculous impeachment' of Trump - NBC2 News, (Dan Donovan), June 17, 2018
3. In high-stakes fight, Donovan, GOP turn to old reliable Giuliani (commentary) - SILive.com, (Dan Donovan; Michael Grimm), June 17, 2018
4. Mr. Trump, make a difference that counts - NY Daily News - New York Daily News, (Dan Donovan; Michael Grimm), June 17, 2018
5. Donovan targets Grimm over emails from DC firm - NY1.com - NY1, (Dan Donovan; Michael Grimm), June 17, 2018
6. Rudy Giuliani attends rally for Dan Donovan - NY1, (Michael Grimm; Dan Donovan), June 16, 2018
7. What do Staten Islanders' think of Grimm's run for Congress - SILive.com, (Michael Grimm; Dan Donovan), June 16, 2018
8. WATCH: Giuliani Says Trump Investigators Should Be in a Psych Ward - Mediaite, (Dan Donovan), June 16, 2018
9. Beers, Burgers and Red-Meat Politics in NY's 'Trump Country' - New York Times, (Dan Donovan; Michael Grimm), June 16, 2018
10. Grimm Claims Opponent Used Pardon To Try To Lure Him Out Of House Race - TPM, (Dan Donovan; Michael Grimm), June 16, 2018
11. Donovan Statement on the DOJ Inspector General’s Report, Congressman Dan Donovan - New York, 11th (R), June 15, 2018
12. Nastiness continues in the latest Grimm and Donovan debate - City & State, (Michael Grimm; Dan Donovan), June 15, 2018

1. GLYNN: Race for state attorney general is wide open - Niagara Gazette, (Sean P. Maloney), June 17, 2018
2. Rep. Maloney announces plans to run for both Congress, AG - News 12 Westchester, (Sean P. Maloney), June 16, 2018
3. Maloney Passes Third Bill Through House in Three Weeks, Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney - New York, 18th (D), June 15, 2018
4. Voters should keep eye on 2018 races for state attorneys general - The Hill, (Sean P. Maloney), June 15, 2018

1. The Fray: House approves opioid bill with Maloney, Faso pieces - recordonline, (John Faso), June 17, 2018
2. NY19 race hits Woodstock: David Clegg, Jeff Beals - Laredo Morning Times, (Jeff Beals; John Faso), June 17, 2018
3. Gareth Rhodes in the 19th District - The New York Times, (Jeff Beals; John Faso), June 17, 2018
4. Flynn slams opponents on ‘Medicare for All,’ but 2011 essay muddles own position - Times Union, (John Faso), June 15, 2018
5. In Your Opinion: Brian Flynn would best represent Otsego County - The Daily Star, (John Faso), June 15, 2018
6. Beals calls himself a progressive Democrat in NY-19 battle - WNYT NewsChannel 13, (John Faso), June 15, 2018

1. Political world reacts to Ratigan Trump flap - Sun Community News, (Dylan Ratigan), June 17, 2018
2. Dem candidates weigh in on Cuomo-Nixon primary fight - Sun Community News & Printing, (Tedra Cobb), June 17, 2018
3. Reps. Higgins, Stefanik, Faso, Katko & Maloney lead bipartisan effort opposing tariffs on Canadian newsprint - Wnypapers.com, (Elise Stefanik), June 16, 2018
4. Dylan Ratigan declares that we can fix this - WatertownDailyTimes.com, (Dylan Ratigan), June 16, 2018
5. In Their Own Words: Dylan Ratigan - WPTZ, (Dylan Ratigan), June 15, 2018
6. What They’re Saying: Local Officials Applaud Efforts to Combat Heroin and Opioid Epidemic, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), June 15, 2018
7. Audubon Society gives Stefanik soaring praise - Adirondack Daily Enterprise, (Elise Stefanik), June 15, 2018
8. Cobb inspires many north country leaders - Watertown Daily Times, (Tedra Cobb), June 15, 2018
9. NY-21 Congressional Candidates Debate As Democratic Primary Looms - WAMC, (Tedra Cobb; Elise Stefanik; Dylan Ratigan), June 15, 2018
10. Final cash reports trickle out ahead of hard-fought Democratic primary contest - Sun Community News & Printing, (Tedra Cobb; Dylan Ratigan), June 15, 2018
11. Endorsements reveal campaign focuses of Democrats running for NY-21 seat - Watertown Daily Times, (Tedra Cobb; Elise Stefanik), June 15, 2018
12. Dems Bank On Health Care As Election Strategy - WWNY-TV, (Tedra Cobb), June 15, 2018

1. Tenney opens campaign office in Endicott - Uticaod, (Claudia Tenney), June 17, 2018
2. Is Tenney NY-22's most productive congressional rep? - Uticaod, (Anthony Brindisi; Claudia Tenney), June 17, 2018
3. House GOP looks for right message after rough primaries - Seymour Tribune, (Anthony Brindisi), June 16, 2018
4. Utica seeks fee increases for birth, death certificates - Uticaod, (Anthony Brindisi), June 16, 2018
5. House Passes Tenney Co-Sponsored Bill to Combat Our Nation’s Synthetic Drug Epidemic, Congressman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), June 15, 2018

1. NY24 debate: Democrats focus on frustration with Katko, how to defy Trump - syracuse.com, (John Katko), June 17, 2018
2. Reps. Higgins, Stefanik, Faso, Katko & Maloney lead bipartisan effort opposing tariffs on Canadian newsprint - Wnypapers.com, (John Katko), June 17, 2018
3. U.S. Rep. John Katko Ushers Landmark Legislation Through Congress to Address Synthetic Drug & Heroin Crisis Plaguing CNY, Congressman John Katko - New York, 24th (R), June 15, 2018
4. Juanita Perez Williams and Dana Balter debate on the Campbell Conversations - WRVO, (John Katko), June 15, 2018
5. House passes Katko bill on synthetic opioids; Democrats warn it will fill prisons - syracuse.com, (John Katko), June 15, 2018
6. Poll: More voters say Perez Williams has better chance of beating Katko for Congress - Auburn Citizen, (John Katko), June 15, 2018
7. Bill would protect bus drivers from being assaulted, require transit agencies report incidents to a national database - Daily Breeze, (John Katko), June 15, 2018

1. Joe Morelle rebuffs embattled developer Bob Morgan in House race - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, (Louise Slaughter), June 17, 2018
2. Succeeding Slaughter: Five takeaways from NY's 25th District congressional debate - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, (Louise Slaughter), June 16, 2018
3. 25th Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate - RochesterFirst, (Louise Slaughter), June 15, 2018

1. Mark Sanford's defeat plays out as a cautionary tale for those who would cross Trump - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, (Chris Collins), June 17, 2018
2. Letter: Support for Nate McMurray - MPNnow.com, (Nate McMurray; Chris Collins), June 16, 2018
3. Immigration Deal Would Help Dreamers, Fund Trump's Wall - Roll Call, (Chris Collins), June 16, 2018
4. Time to look beyond partisan politics - The Livingston County News, (Nate McMurray), June 15, 2018
5. The Latest: Trump said to support House immigration plan - WTOP, (Chris Collins), June 15, 2018

1. Retrial of former state Senate boss Dean Skelos and son Adam will again examine strange father-son relationship - New York Daily News, (Dean Skelos), June 17, 2018
2. Long Island Jewish Institutions Get Millions For Safety Upgrades - Patch.com, (Todd Kaminsky), June 17, 2018

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Capitol Report: Checking in on Oz Griebel, Chris Murphy plays ball - WTNH.com (press release), (Christopher Murphy), June 18, 2018
2. Trump's right, let's all give peace a chance - Albuquerque Journal, (Christopher Murphy), June 18, 2018
3. Lies, China And Putin: Solving The Mystery Of Wilbur Ross' Missing Fortune - Forbes, (Richard Blumenthal), June 18, 2018
4. Sen. Blumenthal: Taking Children From Families 'Inhumane' - U.S. News & World Report, (Richard Blumenthal), June 17, 2018
5. Democrats should cheer summit - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, (Christopher Murphy), June 17, 2018
6. Sen. Blumenthal: Border separations are not the law - Yahoo News, (Richard Blumenthal), June 16, 2018
7. Murphy proposes new legislation that would protect Connecticut shorelines - WTNH.com (press release), (Christopher Murphy), June 16, 2018
8. Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan: Trump's North Korea summit reveals Democratic Party fault lines - Madison.com, (Christopher Murphy), June 15, 2018
9. Senators probe driverless car testing amid lax Trump oversight - Dunlap Post, (Richard Blumenthal), June 15, 2018
10. Dems seek investigation into SEC commissioner's alleged pro-gun diatribe - Compliance Week (blog), (Richard Blumenthal), June 15, 2018
11. Autonomous legislation still a blank canvas - RubberNews.com, (Richard Blumenthal), June 15, 2018
12. Blumenthal asks VA chief for $17 million to upgrade West Haven VA sterilization plant - West Hartford News, (Richard Blumenthal), June 15, 2018
13. A Likely 2020 Candidate Gets Involved in a Connecticut Congressional Race - reclaimct.com, (Christopher Murphy), June 15, 2018
14. We Need an Anti-War Party - Splinter, (Christopher Murphy), June 15, 2018
15. Senate bill would bar unilateral withdrawal of US troops from South Korea - Homeland Preparedness News, (Christopher Murphy), June 15, 2018
16. Senate Appropriations Approves $5M to Pay Interns - Roll Call, (Christopher Murphy), June 15, 2018

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Will the Justice Department Investigate the Trump Foundation?”, June 17, 2018
2. Bloomberg BNA Suddenly Cancels Its Daily Money in Politics Report, June 15, 2018
3. Breaking: FEC Refuses to Act on Complaint Donald Trump Used Campaign Resources for Personal Use, June 15, 2018
4. “Why the I.R.S. Should Go After Trump”, June 15, 2018
5. “The Curious Campaign Role of Donald Trump’s Foundation”, June 15, 2018
6. CAC Files Brief on Behalf of Current and Former Members of Congress in Citizenship Question Census Case, June 15, 2018
7. “Maine’s election shows that ranked-choice voting is hot right now. But we have been here before.”, June 15, 2018
8. D.C. Circuit, in 2-1 Votes, Makes It Much Harder to Challenge Decisions by Republican FEC Commissioners Not to Enforce Federal Campaign Finance Laws, June 15, 2018
9. “Texas woman sentenced five years in prison for voting while on probation”, June 15, 2018
10. Ninth Circuit Revives Challenge to California Voting Rights Act, June 15, 2018
11. Bob Bauer: “The Disastrous Legal Implications of the Trump Foundation’s Activities”, June 15, 2018
12. “The Right’s Campaign to Expand Voter Purges”, June 15, 2018
13. Rob Richie Talks Ranked Choice Voting in Maine with Ken Rudin of NPR, June 15, 2018

1. Daily Kos Elections weekly open thread, June 15, 2018
2. Voting Rights Roundup: Pennsylvania GOP plots payback against judges who threw out their gerrymander, June 15, 2018
3. Mike Grimm accuses GOP primary rival Dan Donovan of dangling a Trump pardon to get him out of race, June 15, 2018
4. Pennsylvania GOP moves to gerrymander court system that struck down their gerrymander of Congress, June 15, 2018
5. Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 6/15, June 15, 2018
6. Morning Digest: Daily Kos Elections inaugurates our 2018 Senate race ratings, June 15, 2018