New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. New York's new jails boss once served time in a cell block he now oversees - The Independent, (Bill de Blasio; Eric Adams), April 25, 2026
2. Suspect who fled US arrested in connection with caught-on-camera killing of 15-year-old in NYC park - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), April 25, 2026
3. Work from home to avoid World Cup commuter chaos in NYC, transit officials warn - Gothamist, (Kathryn Garcia), April 24, 2026
4. Exclusive | Karen Bass embraces scandal-hit ex-NYC Mayor at $1.8K fundraiser — guests stunned by spread - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), April 24, 2026
5. Mamdani Cools on $2B Hudson Yards Platform Financing - The Real Deal, (Eric Adams), April 24, 2026

1. Nick Langworthy – US Congress – Elections - OpenSecrets, (Nick Langworthy), April 26, 2026
2. LTN names Mark Romano & Ed Cox to VP roles amid satellite-to-IP shift - MSN, (Nick Langworthy), April 26, 2026
3. Paul Goldberger | 04-26-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), April 26, 2026
4. The Pulse of the People | 04-26-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), April 26, 2026
5. Adrienne Adams on the strength of a "2 moms" ticket in the New York governor's race - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 26, 2026
6. Zohran Mamdani Has Two Big Problems—They’re Called Hochul and Menin - The New Republic, (Kathy Hochul), April 26, 2026
7. Hochul signs executive order banning state employees from gambling on real-world events - Bee Group Newspapers, (Kathy Hochul), April 26, 2026
8. Bruce Blakeman slams ‘elitist’ Mamdani at site of controversial NYC homeless shelter - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 26, 2026
9. Full interview with Adrienne Adams on "The Point" 04.26.26 - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 26, 2026
10. Local reaction to correspondent's dinner incident - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), April 26, 2026
11. Governor Hochul Unplug and Play Initiative Tops $350 Million Transforming New York Communities with Pools and Centres - Travel And Tour World, (Kathy Hochul), April 26, 2026
12. Governor Hochul Announces EXPRESS NY Surge as 3,700 Ideas Flood Portal to Cut Red Tape and Transform New York Governance - Travel And Tour World, (Kathy Hochul), April 26, 2026
13. Lee Zeldin – US Congress – Organizations - OpenSecrets, (Lee Zeldin), April 25, 2026
14. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul orders flags at half staff for officer who died from 9/11-related illness - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 25, 2026
15. Churchill: We don't need to be buffered from free speech - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), April 25, 2026
16. New York is suing the federal government after losing $74 million over immigrant truck drivers - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 25, 2026
17. Will Hochul’s Plan Cut Car Insurance — Or Help Insurers? - THIRTEEN - New York Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), April 25, 2026
18. Gov. Hochul Unveils Plans for World Cup Fan Events in New York - Talk of the Sound, (Kathy Hochul), April 25, 2026
19. New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding - politiko.com.ph, (Kathy Hochul), April 25, 2026
20. AI data center deals must be carefully crafted, EPA chief says in Las Vegas - Boulder City Review, (Lee Zeldin), April 24, 2026
21. Andrew Cuomo ex Sandra Lee speak on ending Ben Youcef engagement - Porterville Recorder, (Andrew Cuomo), April 24, 2026
22. Only one group benefits from blocking Kathy Hochul's NY plan to cut auto insurance — lawyers - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
23. Dozens of groups call on Hochul to expand HIV/AIDS housing assistance beyond NYC - Gay City News, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
24. North Country lawmakers say some of Gov. Hochul's policies do not belong in budget - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
25. NYS sues Trump administration over $73M in highway funding - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
26. Cutting the Green Tape - highlandscurrent.org, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
27. Exclusive | Biz leaders pitch ‘exemption’ to Mamdani and Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
28. Governor Hochul Calls Injured New York Corrections Officers After Prison Exposure - WKTV, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
29. Mamdani and Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax would bring tsunami of legal battles over NYC property values, experts say - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
30. Hudson Valley mayors discuss auto insurance rates with governor - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
31. New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding - whbl.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
32. Inside Blakeman's 100-day plan if elected as NY governor - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
33. New York Gov. Hochul bans state employees from insider training on prediction markets - Financial Regulation News -, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
34. What to know about the fight over whether New York should lose $74M for not revoking immigrant CDLs - The Independent, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
35. New York legislature approves vaccine standards bill - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
36. Mamdani made Ken Griffin a target — and cemented NYC’s death spiral - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
37. TRD PolicyPro: Wage rule drops from SEQRA talks, REST Act pushback - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026
38. Kathleen Hochul – US Congress - OpenSecrets, (Kathy Hochul), April 24, 2026

1. Kirsten Gillibrand – US Congress – Summary - OpenSecrets, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 26, 2026
2. Democratic Donors Turn on Schumer Amid Fundraising Struggles - Puck, (Chuck Schumer), April 26, 2026
3. Mamdani sidesteps question on whether he supports AOC challenging Schumer - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 26, 2026
4. Local leaders react to shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner - NBC New York, (Chuck Schumer), April 26, 2026
5. Collins Rallies Maine GOP Convention Crowd, Takes Aim at Chuck Schumer and Democratic Opponents - The Maine Wire, (Chuck Schumer), April 25, 2026
6. Chuck Schumer 'Is Not A Creative Guy,' Says Ted Cruz, Predicts Democrats Will Shutdown Government Before Midterms - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), April 25, 2026
7. Kirsten Gillibrand – US Congress – Organizations - OpenSecrets, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 24, 2026
8. Far-left podcast host describes Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries as 'fascist collaborators' - Yahoo News Canada, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
9. “It takes a lot to get me upset. But Chuck Schumer, no one respects you." - facebook.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
10. Democrats want ICE reforms. Now they’re boxed out of the process - Connecticut Public, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
11. DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin Slams Chuck Schumer Over Comments on ICE and CBP - 77 WABC, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
12. Markwayne Mullin Calls Chuck Schumer ‘Lying S***bag’ for a Reason - mandatory.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
13. Manic Trump, 79, Utterly Unravels in 3AM Meltdown - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
14. Mullin calls Schumer a ‘lying scumbag’ for ripping ICE and CBP - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
15. Actorly Fauci becomes blind prophet for Oedipus the King reading in DC - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
16. Left-wing podcaster blasts Schumer, Jeffries as 'fascist collaborators' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026
17. Trump DEMANDS Schumer apology: 'I MEAN NOW!' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 24, 2026

1. NY sues Trump admin after it pulls $73M in highway funding for not revoking non-citizen drivers licenses - amNewYork, (Letitia James), April 25, 2026
2. When is deed theft not actually deed theft? It depends says AG Tish James - New York Post, (Letitia James), April 25, 2026
3. New York AG Joins States In Suit Targeting Kalshi Sports Markets - Hoodline, (Letitia James), April 25, 2026
4. New York Sues Trump Administration to Reclaim $73 Million in Highway Aid - The New York Times, (Letitia James), April 24, 2026
5. AG Letitia James contradicts own office over alleged ‘deed theft’ that led to NYC councilman’s protest arrest - New York Post, (Letitia James), April 24, 2026
6. What to know about the fight over whether New York should lose $74M for not revoking immigrant CDLs - SFGATE, (Letitia James), April 24, 2026
7. New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding - Reuters, (Letitia James), April 24, 2026
8. NY attorney general sues Coinbase, Gemini over prediction markets - Times Union, (Letitia James), April 24, 2026

1. DiNapoli faces new hurdle after two decades as comptroller: primary opponents - Newsday, (Tom DiNapoli), April 25, 2026
2. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli: ‘Despite Third Straight Year Of State Workforce Expansion, OT Costs Increased By $1.6 Billion’ In 2025 - Department Of Corrections ‘Accounted For Over 87% Of Total Increase’ In OT Earnings - WNY Labor Today, (Tom DiNapoli), April 24, 2026

1. Assembly Speaker Heastie on efforts to support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa - Spectrum News NY1, (Carl Heastie), April 26, 2026
2. Out of the way: Legislature must pass Super Speeders bill speedily - New York Daily News, (Carl Heastie), April 26, 2026

1. Andrew Garbarino – US Congress – Elections - OpenSecrets, (Andrew Garbarino), April 26, 2026
2. US Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Federal Permitting - environment coastal & offshore, (Andrew Garbarino), April 25, 2026

1. Max Rose - IMDb, (Max Rose), April 26, 2026
2. Nicole Malliotakis – US Congress – Summary - OpenSecrets, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 25, 2026
3. Malliotakis, Local Officials and Residents Call for Federal Investigation into NYC Shelters - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), April 24, 2026
4. Malliotakis, Local Officials and Residents Call for Federal Investigation into NYC Shelters, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), April 24, 2026
5. Press Release: Malliotakis Calls for Federal Investigation into NYC Homeless Shelter Contracts - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 24, 2026
6. Elected officials call for federal investigation into Staten Island homeless shelters - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 24, 2026
7. Bipartisan bill on Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum advances to House Calendar - Brooklyn Eagle, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 24, 2026
8. Press Release: Dingell and Malliotakis Discuss Bipartisanship at NBC News “Common Ground” Live Event - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 24, 2026
9. Jerry Lewis Is ‘Max Rose’ In First Trailer For Indie Drama - IMDb, (Max Rose), April 24, 2026

1. Jamaal Bowman – US Congress – Organizations - OpenSecrets, (Jamaal Bowman), April 25, 2026
2. Candidate running for Pelosi’s seat to be joined by controversial left-wing streamer - Yahoo, (Jamaal Bowman), April 25, 2026

1. Sean Patrick Maloney – US Congress – Organizations - OpenSecrets, (Sean P. Maloney), April 26, 2026
2. Sean Patrick Maloney – US Congress – Elections - OpenSecrets, (Sean P. Maloney), April 25, 2026
3. Sean Patrick Maloney – US Congress - OpenSecrets, (Sean P. Maloney), April 24, 2026

1. Antonio Delgado – US Congress – Elections - OpenSecrets, (Antonio Delgado), April 25, 2026
2. Antonio Delgado – US Congress – Organizations - OpenSecrets, (Antonio Delgado), April 25, 2026
3. Antonio Delgado – US Congress - OpenSecrets, (Antonio Delgado), April 24, 2026

1. New York Republicans dig in against Trump’s preferred Stefanik successor - Politico, (Elise Stefanik), April 24, 2026
2. Elise Stefanik – US Congress – Summary - OpenSecrets, (Elise Stefanik), April 24, 2026

1. Claudia Tenney – US Congress – Summary - OpenSecrets, (Claudia Tenney), April 25, 2026
2. Claudia Tenney – US Congress – Organizations - OpenSecrets, (Claudia Tenney), April 24, 2026
3. Claudia Tenney – US Congress - OpenSecrets, (Claudia Tenney), April 24, 2026

1. John Katko – US Congress – Organizations - OpenSecrets, (John Katko), April 26, 2026
2. John Katko – US Congress - OpenSecrets, (John Katko), April 24, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Regulating prediction markets pursued by CT lawmaker as U.S. soldier busted. ‘Simply out of control’ - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), April 26, 2026
2. Richard Blumenthal – US Congress – Organizations - OpenSecrets, (Richard Blumenthal), April 26, 2026
3. Republican U.S. Senator Announces Inspector General Audit of DOJ’s Failure to Release the Full Epstein Files, Says, “It Is Frustrating That Congress Has Been Forced To Continue Pressing The Department To Comply With The Epstein Files Transparency Act - Sierra Sun Times, (Richard Blumenthal), April 26, 2026
4. Richard Blumenthal Asks Navy Sec. Nominee Phelan: ‘Do You Support The Cuts’ To The Navy Department? (bYc0RNtDmj) - fathomjournal.org, (Richard Blumenthal), April 25, 2026
5. VA Benefits: How New Bills Would Impact Millions of Veterans - Newsweek, (Richard Blumenthal), April 25, 2026
6. Richard Blumenthal – US Congress – Summary - OpenSecrets, (Richard Blumenthal), April 24, 2026
7. Politics Unusual: Sen. Blumenthal, Hochul's Senior Director of Major Event Operations - FOX 5 New York, (Richard Blumenthal), April 24, 2026
8. CT Officials Celebrate Return Of Cheshire Student Taken By ICE - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), April 24, 2026
9. Democrats want ICE reforms. Now they’re boxed out of the process - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), April 24, 2026
10. Christopher S Murphy – US Congress – Summary - OpenSecrets, (Christopher Murphy), April 24, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Leader-Motivated Behavior: Voting by Mail in the 2020 General Election”, April 26, 2026
2. “Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge”, April 26, 2026
3. “A way out of super PAC madness? If they act quickly on a Maine case, federal judges could tee up a Supreme Court decision next year that restores some sanity to campaign finance laws”, April 26, 2026
4. Once Again Condemning Political Violence, April 26, 2026
5. The Just-Qualified California Voter ID Measure to Go Before Voters in 2026 is Shockingly Poorly Drafted and Will Raise Many Questions If Passed, April 25, 2026
6. Watch Archived Video of Votebeat Webinar: “How the 2000 Election Set the Stage for 2026”, April 25, 2026
7. Walter Horn Reviews Lori Ringhand’s “We the Voters”, April 25, 2026
8. “Voter ID ballot measure qualifies for California’s general election ballot”, April 24, 2026
9. “Meddling and the Midterms” Episode of the Economist’s “Checks and Balances” Podcast, April 24, 2026
10. Trump Bizarrely Ties Politically-Motivated Prosecution of the Southern Poverty Law Center to Having the Results of the 2020 Election Be “wiped from the books and be of no further force or effect”, April 24, 2026
11. “Trump’s election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds”, April 24, 2026
12. “Safeguarding American Democracy: Resisting Electoral Manipulation after the Attack on the Capitol”, April 24, 2026