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New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani Loses Eric Adams-Era Row With NYC Racial Equity Panel - Bloomberg Law News, (Eric Adams), August 26, 2026
2. Brooklyn bar owner alleges Adams-era extortion scheme at the NYPD - Politico, (Eric Adams), August 26, 2026
3. Judge Says Adams, Mamdani Violated City Law on Racial Equity Planning - Law.com, (Eric Adams), August 26, 2026
4. Exclusive | Wyclef Jean brings Kanaval to the Hamptons, and other items from the column - Page Six, (Eric Adams), August 26, 2026
5. Mamdani BQE Plan Teases Brooklyn Third Av. Redesign Stalled by Adams - Streetsblog New York City, (Eric Adams), August 26, 2026
6. NYC – Court Ruled Mayors Adams And Mamdani Violated Racial Equity Plan - NY Carib News, (Eric Adams), August 26, 2026
7. Brooklyn bar owner details Adams-era NYPD shakedown claims in $6M lawsuit - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), August 26, 2026

1. Community heroes honored at Rep. Nick Langworthy America 250 event - WENY News, (Nick Langworthy), August 26, 2026
2. The New York Times Sure Wanted Kathy Hochul to Say Something About Zohran Mamdani and Antisemitism - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
3. Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of the 2026 Great New York State Fair - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
4. Gov. Kathy Hochul visits the New York State Fair on opening day 2026 - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
5. Renaming Lake Ontario is ‘silly talk’: Hochul - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
6. Gov. Hochul opens 2026 Great New York State Fair - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
7. Ben Ferguson slams NY Gov Kathy Hochul as anti-ICE law takes effect - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
8. Hochul talks tough on tariffs during opening day of the New York State Fair - WRVO, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
9. Mamdani, Hochul are the pair that can’t shoot straight with their pied-à-terre tax buffoonery - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
10. Hochul blasts tariffs at State Fair as Blakeman agrees to end formal ICE agreement - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
11. Bruce Blakeman ends Nassau County's ICE partnership amid new state law - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
12. Ben Ferguson slams NY Gov Kathy Hochul as anti-ICE law takes effect - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
13. Shrestha, dozens of officials urge Hochul to sign executive order to stop ICE warehouses - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
14. Sausage, milk and tariffs: Gov. Kathy Hochul does the NYS Fair - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
15. Hochul opens new FFA building as 2026 New York State Fair begins - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
16. 15 NY sheriffs file federal suit; 3 CNY sheriffs join challenge to ICE ban law - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
17. Hochul’s ban on cops working with ICE is an attack on public safety - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
18. Hochul foe Bruce Blakeman to end ICE agreement - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
19. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James make announcement on Standing Up to ICE - The Lufkin Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
20. Hochul blasts Trump's efforts to curtail voting by mail - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
21. Hochul not worried about sheriffs suing over law barring police from working with ICE: ‘Try me again’ - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
22. Hochul announces cybersecurity grants - Press-Republican, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
23. These 15 NY sheriffs are suing Hochul, AG over new ICE agreement ban - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
24. Bruce Blakeman to unwind Nassau’s ICE agreement, join sheriffs lawsuit against Hochul admin - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
25. Gov. Hochul vows legal action against NY sheriffs defying ICE ban - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
26. New York's 'Local Cops, Local Crimes' Act takes effect, ending local police agreements with ICE statewide - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
27. Griffo, others call on Hochul to restore funding for advocacy centers - Utica Observer Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
28. New York law banning local police agencies from cooperating with ICE now in effect - CBS New York - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
29. Blakeman bows to New York law limiting cooperation with ICE - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
30. Broome sheriff joins lawsuit against Hochul, James for ICE agreement ban - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
31. Troy and Waterford receive state funding for infrastructure projects - Troy Record, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
32. Volunteer firefighter shortage: Lawmakers, fire leaders gather to demand action from Gov. Hochul - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
33. Local Cops, Local Crimes Act officially goes into effect across New York - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
34. ICE touts new arrests as New York law ends local police cooperation with agency - National Desk, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
35. ICE touts new arrests as New York law ends local police cooperation with agency - KRCR, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
36. New York law ending local police participation in federal immigration enforcement takes effect - News12 | Westchester, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
37. New Law Bans NYS Law Enforcement from Working with ICE - WENY News, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
38. 2 NY counties plan to sue over Gov. Hochul immigration policy - PIX11, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
39. Helming, Bailey call on Hochul to sign first responder legislation - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
40. Finger Lakes community calls on Hochul to tighten restrictions on data centers - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
41. Exclusive | NY legal weed wage board would cause sky-high pot prices, force closures, insiders say - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
42. NY ban on local police cooperation with ICE sparks pushback - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
43. New York governor's nuclear push aims to cut energy bills, but reactors could cost $24 billion - The Cool Down, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026
44. Hochul remains defiant after sheriffs sue over law banning cooperation with ICE: 'Bring it on' - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 26, 2026

1. It’s good news: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tours RUMC NICU: Provides $2 million in federal support for unit expa - SILive.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 26, 2026
2. Nearly all US Senate Democrats write Netanyahu to demand action on ‘fatal’ settler violence - The Times of Israel, (Chuck Schumer), August 26, 2026

1. Trump's lawyers put Dem AG on notice for targeting his family in NY fraud fight: 'Cannot stand' - Fox News, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
2. Opinion | New York’s Letitia James issues subpoenas to counties over ICE cooperation - MS NOW, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
3. AG Letitia James vows to fight Trump’s plan to restrict mail-in voting - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
4. Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families - New York Attorney General (.gov), (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
5. Exclusive: NY AG Letitia James speaks out on SCOTUS mail-in ballot ruling and Meta settlement - Yahoo, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
6. Letitia James slaps back at Trump's last-ditch power-grab in court: 'Unacceptable risk' - rawstory.com, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
7. How New York will spend its nearly $1B Meta settlement - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
8. Attorney General Letitia James secures historic $17 billion Meta settlement - WBNG, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
9. 15 NY sheriffs file federal suit; 3 CNY sheriffs join challenge to ICE ban law - WSTM, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
10. State AG Letitia James vows to fight Trump’s plan to restrict mail-in voting - niagara-gazette.com, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
11. Attorney General Letitia James joins multi-state lawsuit against USPS voting rule - WBNG, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
12. MS NOW EXCLUSIVE: NY AG Letitia James says mail-in ballot order will create 'chaos and confusion' - Modern Ghana, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
13. Exclusive: NY AG Letitia James speaks out on SCOTUS mail-in ballot ruling and Meta settlement - MS NOW, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
14. 15 New York sheriffs sue to stop law limiting agencies from cooperating with ICE - CBS News, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
15. Attorney General Letitia James leads multi-state lawsuit against USPS voting rule - WBNG, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
16. NY counties resisting law limiting cooperation with ICE hit with subpoenas - Gothamist, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026
17. AG James Secures $400,000 from Online Medication Provider - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), August 26, 2026

1. State Assembly Speaker visits Purple Heart Museum - Mid Hudson News, (Carl Heastie), August 26, 2026

1. Garbarino Introduces Resolution In Support of Requiring 9/11 Curriculum To Be Taught In Schools - Representative Andrew Garbarino | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), August 26, 2026

1. Malliotakis Helps Staten Island Restaurant Owner Secure E-2 Visa - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 26, 2026
2. Op-Ed: America Must Reckon with Havana's Malign Influence - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 26, 2026
3. ‘Democracy Cannot Take This’: Staten Island Residents Mark 47th Malliotakis Protest - Yahoo, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 26, 2026
4. Greek Americans in the U.S. Midterm Elections: From Chris Pappas to Kounalakis, and from Bilirakis to Nicole Malliotakis - ProtoThema English, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 26, 2026

1. Jose Antonio Delgado - Legacy obituary, (Antonio Delgado), August 26, 2026

1. Ellman criticizes Tenney for Qatar-funded World Cup trip in 2022 - Oswego County News Now, (Claudia Tenney), August 26, 2026
2. Tenney releases 2026 tax plan for families, farms and small businesses - Fingerlakes1.com, (Claudia Tenney), August 26, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. US senator hopes 'sledgehammer' Russian sanctions will pass next month - Reuters, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
2. US senator Blumenthal hopes CIA chief warned Putin in Moscow not to escalate - Українська правда, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
3. The United States may pass a “hellish sanctions” law against Russia in September — Senator Blumenthal - Українські Національні Новини (УНН), (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
4. US Senator Says ‘Sledgehammer’ Russia Sanctions Could Pass House Next Month - Kyiv Post, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
5. Senator Blumenthal hopes Russia sanctions bill could be passed in September - Ukrinform, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
6. US Senators Blackburn, Blumenthal say Meta settlement is first step - MLex, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
7. Blackburn & Blumenthal Statement on Meta’s Landmark $17 Billion Settlement in Case About Social Media Harms to Kids - Forth.News, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
8. US Senator Blumenthal hopes Graham bill on sanctions against Russia will pass in September - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
9. Blumenthal said that sanctions against Russia could be adopted in September - UA.NEWS, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
10. US Senator Blumenthal Says Zelensky Asked Him to Discuss Starlink for Ukraine’s Defense in Russia - Межа. Новини України., (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
11. Blumenthal: Starlink among 'homework' tasks from Zelenskyy - Interfax-Ukraine, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
12. Zelensky gives Blumenthal ‘homework’ on Starlink - Ukrinform, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026
13. Blumenthal urges US businesses to press Congress, Trump for stronger pressure on Russia - Interfax-Ukraine, (Richard Blumenthal), August 26, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. The City of Santa Monica (of All Places!) Argues that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Callais Decision Dooms Plaintiffs’ Claims Under the California Voting Rights Act Because Plaintiffs Cannot Prove Intentional Discrimination, August 26, 2026
2. Goldfeder: “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”, August 26, 2026
3. “Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot”, August 26, 2026
4. Federal District Court Vacates Earlier Order Stopping Implementation of Trump’s Executive Order on Voting, But Stands Ready to Consider Issuing New Injunction Against Now-Final USPS Rule, August 26, 2026
5. “Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms”, August 26, 2026
6. “Immigration officers are being diverted to Trump’s voter-fraud effort”, August 26, 2026
7. “DHS acknowledges the noncitizen numbers it touted on voter rolls were inflated”, August 26, 2026
8. “In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race”, August 26, 2026
9. California: “A City of Commerce council member wants to run for a fourth term. A former mayor objects. The dispute heads to court”, August 26, 2026
10. “GOP election law expert: Many more ‘low propensity voters in Republican Party’ after Trump mail-in voting ruling”, August 26, 2026
11. “Lawyers gear up as Trump administration threatens election officials with arrest”, August 26, 2026
12. WSJ Editorial Expresses Big Skepticism About Trump Trying to Implement His Mail-Ballot Order, Especially for the Midterm Elections, August 26, 2026
13. “Post-Callais: here’s the fairest way to realize ‘representation for all'”, August 26, 2026
14. The Supreme Court’s recent sluggishness in getting out election law decisions, August 26, 2026