New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Former Mayor Eric Adams opens up on life as a private citizen - Fox News, (Eric Adams), April 5, 2026
2. Sunday blog: The top five most memorable games of the Eric Adams era - Sumner NewsCow, (Eric Adams), April 5, 2026
3. The Daily Dirt: Is corruption alive and well in New York? - The Real Deal, (Eric Adams), April 5, 2026
4. De Blasio reflects on Mamdani's time in office so far: 'Doing very well' - Spectrum News NY1, (Bill de Blasio), April 4, 2026
5. Meet Bill de Bogotá: Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio visits Colombia with alleged China-linked far-left group - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), April 4, 2026
6. Intra-party obstacles in Mamdani-Land - Daily Kos, (Eric Adams), April 4, 2026
7. Bill de Blasio’s Bogotá Junket With Alleged China-Linked Lefties Sparks Uproar - Hoodline, (Bill de Blasio), April 4, 2026
8. Exclusive | Meet Bill de Bogotá: Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio visits Colombia with alleged China-linked far-left group - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), April 3, 2026
9. Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), April 3, 2026
10. Friend of Eric Adams indicted on health care fraud charges - thehill.com, (Eric Adams), April 3, 2026
11. Close associate of former Mayor Eric Adams indicted on fraud charges - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), April 3, 2026
12. Restaurateur, Eric Adams Pal Accused Of No-Fault Fraud Plot - Law360, (Eric Adams), April 3, 2026
13. Close friend of Eric Adams indicted on insurance fraud charges - Brooklyn Eagle, (Eric Adams), April 3, 2026

1. Photos: Local kids hunt for Easter eggs at governor's mansion - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), April 5, 2026
2. Governor hosts annual Easter egg roll in Albany - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), April 5, 2026
3. Exclusive | Hochul running mate Adrienne Adams funneled $435K to migrant shelter tied to federal probe - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 5, 2026
4. Democrats Need New Stories - newrepublic.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 5, 2026
5. Senators want Hochul to suspend NY’s gas tax - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 5, 2026
6. Late budgets in Albany raise transparency concerns - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 5, 2026
7. From EPA to DOJ? Zeldin On AG Shortlist - South Shore Press, (Lee Zeldin), April 4, 2026
8. The Latest: Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG - The Washington Post, (Lee Zeldin), April 4, 2026
9. Prediction Markets Favor Lee Zeldin as Next Attorney General - National Today, (Lee Zeldin), April 4, 2026
10. Kathy Hochul’s sleazy deal with the unions will make New York LESS affordable - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 4, 2026
11. Governor Hochul Announces Funding for 12 Community World Cup Projects Across Seven Regions to Celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 4, 2026
12. Setback on matching funds could alter dynamics of Blakeman-Hochul race - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), April 4, 2026
13. A Florida Man’s Response to NY’s Hochul - The Daily Signal, (Kathy Hochul), April 4, 2026
14. New York exodus: High costs, taxes drive residents to Florida - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), April 4, 2026
15. Siena poll: Hochul loses ground to Blakeman in governor’s race - oleantimesherald.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 4, 2026
16. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them - clickorlando.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 4, 2026
17. Trump eyeing Zeldin for attorney general - eenews.net, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
18. Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi - CNBC, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
19. EPA head Lee Zeldin considered favorite to be next US Attorney General - Oklahoma Energy Today, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
20. Who is Lee Zeldin and is he replacing Tulsi Gabbard or Pam Bondi? Inside Trump's latest Cabinet shakeup rumors - Latin Times, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
21. With Pam Bondi Fired, Lee Zeldin Could Be Tapped By Trump To Serve As Next Attorney General: Reports - patch.com, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
22. Who is Lee Zeldin? The climate-denying Trump loyalist tipped to replace Pam Bondi - aol.com, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
23. Pam Bondi’s Attorney General Replacement Could Be From New York - Q105.7, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
24. Pam Bondi fired: What Todd Blanche, Lee Zeldin have said about Epstein files - Why it matters | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
25. E.P.A. Targets Microplastics and Drugs in Drinking Water - The New York Times, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
26. Zeldin Eyed as Bondi's Replacement to Lead DOJ - National Today, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
27. Former NY Gubernatorial Candidate Eyed for US Attorney General - National Today, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
28. Long Island's Zeldin reportedly leads Trump's list to replace Bondi as attorney general - newsday.com, (Lee Zeldin), April 3, 2026
29. Is Hochul the unlikely hero of Adams’ world indictments? - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
30. Governor Hochul Announces AI Platform Clay to Expand New York City Headquarters, Creating Nearly 500 High-Paying Jobs | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
31. Gov. Kathy Hochul visits Binghamton, Johnson City businesses | Watch - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
32. The astroturf war in New York over car insurance reform - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
33. Hochul's edge over Blakeman is narrowing in NY. What race poll shows - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
34. Editorial: Hochul's 'buffer zones' are an unconstitutional attack on speech - timesunion.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
35. What's missing from Hochul's child care plan - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
36. Hochul considering lowering retirement age for some workers to 55, The Post reports - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
37. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them - WPLG Local 10, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
38. Hochul announces $50M expansion of clean energy workforce programs in New York - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
39. NYC council member, top Hochul aide under investigation in alleged bribery scheme - foxbusiness.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026
40. Hochul in talks to make fat pork union deal that could lower retirement age for teachers to 55 — as part of staggering $1.5B plan - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 3, 2026

1. Chuck Schumer is 'SCARED to DEATH' of his 'Marxist' base - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 5, 2026
2. NY Senator blasts proposed domestic program cuts; critical of cuts to Medicaid, Medicare to fund Iran war effort - The Malone Telegram, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 4, 2026
3. You Gotta Hand It to Chuck Schumer This Time - prospect.org, (Chuck Schumer), April 4, 2026
4. Democrats learn a shutdown lesson - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), April 4, 2026
5. Confused Speech by Donald Trump… Chuck Schumer Calls It Pathetic as Oil Rises to $109 | U.S-Israeli Strikes on Civilian Facilities… Iran and Axis Responses Ignite the Entity – جريدة البناء - Al-binaa Newspaper, (Chuck Schumer), April 4, 2026
6. New poll: Majority of Democrats say own party lacks right priorities in Congress - baltimoresun.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 4, 2026
7. Chuck Schumer Losing Control As Democrat Party Steers Further Left - News Radio 1200 WOAI, (Chuck Schumer), April 4, 2026
8. Democrat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Tries To Pit General Against Hegseth - aol.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 3, 2026
9. Gillibrand Calls for Tax Rebate for Working Families - Rockland County Times Newspaper, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 3, 2026
10. Gillibrand denounces Trump’s request for $1.5T in military spending - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 3, 2026
11. Democrats ask Trump to keep blocking Chinese automakers from US - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
12. User Clip: Rep. Chuck Schumer to OMB dir. Stockman: - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
13. Chuck Schumer’s other challenge is geographic - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
14. US Senate minority leader slams Trump's 2027 budget request - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
15. Chuck Schumer says DHS shutdown is not 'political posturing' - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
16. New York Polls Send Warning Signs For Chuck Schumer - Hoodline, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
17. Chuck Schumer Says Trump 'Doesn't Care At All' As War Hurts Drivers At The Pump: President's Lack Of Visi - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
18. Schumer Faces Falling Approval in New York Ahead of 2028 Senate Race - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
19. Chuck Schumer insists calling DHS funding shutdown 'political' posturing' is 'not fair' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
20. Senators Urge Trump to Block Chinese Automakers From US - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
21. Democrats Demand Reforms to ICE and CBP, Blame GOP for DHS Shutdown - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
22. Chuck Schumer Losing Control As Democrat Party Steers Further Left - NewsRadio 740 KTRH, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026
23. Schumer Defends Democrats' Delay of DHS Funding - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 3, 2026

1. ‘Doubly Humiliating’: Lindsey Halligan, DOJ Again Fail To Get Grand Jury To Indict Letitia James [9e22a7] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 5, 2026
2. Attorney General James challenges unconstitutional executive order threatening mail-in voting - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), April 5, 2026
3. Letitia James 'has Been Engaging In A Lot Of Corruption' | The Right Squad [b73884] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 5, 2026
4. Letitia James FORCED TO RESIGN As Federal Indictment Scandal ERUPTS! [435739] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 5, 2026
5. Indicted?!? Letitia James Stands Defiant As Trump Weaponizes The DOJ Against Her. [2c5b6b] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 5, 2026
6. Letitia James Faces Major Setback In Courtroom Drama [683261] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 5, 2026
7. N.Y. attorney general's office takes action to appeal state Supreme Court's ruling on Section 8 vouchers - Spectrum News, (Letitia James), April 3, 2026
8. New York Attorney General Letitia James leads multistate lawsuit against Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order - NEWS10 ABC, (Letitia James), April 3, 2026

1. Fund DHS and Put an End to Government Shutdowns - ntu.org, (Andrew Garbarino), April 5, 2026
2. Power & Politics: Long Island congressional delegation highlights bipartisan cooperation at LIA Event - hudsonvalley.news12.com, (Andrew Garbarino), April 5, 2026
3. LI business leaders hear from Congress - libn.com, (Andrew Garbarino), April 5, 2026
4. Chairman Andrew Garbarino Visits Dayton T. Brown, Inc. to Highlight the Company's National Security Contributions and Regional Impact - TMX Newsfile, (Andrew Garbarino), April 4, 2026
5. Long Island politicians react to US attack on Iran - longisland.news12.com, (Andrew Garbarino), April 4, 2026
6. Lawmakers to Restart Efforts to Revive Lapsed Cyber Intel Bill - WSJ, (Andrew Garbarino), April 4, 2026
7. Iran Conflict, DHS Shutdown Raises Fears Of Threats Inside The US - FOX News Radio, (Andrew Garbarino), April 3, 2026
8. Long Island's 4 House members brace for voting on War Powers Act as Iran conflict rages - newsday.com, (Andrew Garbarino), April 3, 2026
9. News 12 - connecticut.news12.com, (Andrew Garbarino), April 3, 2026
10. Close-Up: Long Island Connections to Minnesota Protests - huntingtonnow.com, (Andrew Garbarino), April 3, 2026

1. Staten Island residents protest proposed homeless shelter: ‘Recipe for disaster’ - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 5, 2026

1. Jamaal Bowman - imdb.com, (Jamaal Bowman), April 5, 2026
2. Rep. Jamaal Bowman charged with misdemeanor, to pay fine after pulling House fire alarm - WGFL, (Jamaal Bowman), April 5, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. MLB-Polymarket Deal Sparks Blumenthal Backlash - Bettors Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), April 5, 2026
2. Blumenthal: Trump’s order to reform college sports ‘is theater, not a fix’ - The Hill, (Richard Blumenthal), April 4, 2026
3. US senators rebuke Ticketmaster for raising fees after hidden charge crackdown: ‘Bait and switch’ - The Guardian, (Richard Blumenthal), April 4, 2026
4. Senate Inquiry: Binance CEO Receives New Letter Amid Concerns Of Misrepresentations - TradingView, (Richard Blumenthal), April 4, 2026
5. US Senator asks if Binance lied to Congress about Iran - Protos | Informed crypto news, (Richard Blumenthal), April 4, 2026
6. Senate Demands Answers From Binance Over Iran Transaction Discrepancies - Startup Fortune, (Richard Blumenthal), April 4, 2026
7. It's tax season. Sen. Blumenthal wants to bring Direct File back - WSHU, (Richard Blumenthal), April 3, 2026
8. CT legislators pass universal absentee ballot, election worker protection bills out of committee - dailycampus.com, (Richard Blumenthal), April 3, 2026
9. News 12 - News12 | Brooklyn, (Richard Blumenthal), April 3, 2026
10. Blumenthal Responds to Reported Firing of Florida AG Pam Bondi - National Today, (Richard Blumenthal), April 3, 2026
11. Chelsea High Student Testifies before Congress on ICE Abuses - chelsearecord.com, (Richard Blumenthal), April 3, 2026
12. Senator tells future judges they're "ridiculous" for denying the 2020 election results. - Brut, (Richard Blumenthal), April 3, 2026
13. What has a CT senator asking for federal investigation amid Sun’s Houston move - ClutchPoints, (Richard Blumenthal), April 3, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “2 Republican election officials say Trump’s mail-in voting order will be overturned”, April 5, 2026
2. California: “Exclusive Bianco interview says no fraud but questions ballot systems”, April 4, 2026
3. John Fortier on SCOTUS Watson Case: “Mail Voting Deadlines Come to the Supreme Court”, April 3, 2026
4. “How a House win in Nebraska could cost Democrats the presidency”, April 3, 2026
5. Virginia: “Poll shows mixed signs for Democratic push to gain seats in Congress”, April 3, 2026
6. National Review: “Trump Has No Authority to Federalize Elections”, April 3, 2026
7. “Georgia Lawmakers End Session Without Fixing a Threat to Its Midterm Elections”, April 3, 2026
8. “Wealthy Donors Are Hiding Political Money in Secretive Nonprofits”, April 3, 2026
9. How Pushing Money Away from Political Parties to Outside Groups Weakens Democracy, April 3, 2026