New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Kathryn Garcia; Barbara Mintz, RDN; Jim Kirkos - THIRTEEN - New York Public Media, (Kathryn Garcia), June 11, 2026
2. How the Machine Buried Spencer Pratt - California Policy Center, (Bill de Blasio), June 11, 2026
3. Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director - Taylorville Daily News, (Eric Adams), June 11, 2026
4. RAW: NY: NBA FINALS-FMR MAYOR ADAMS ARRIVES - KTBS 3, (Eric Adams), June 11, 2026

1. Press Release: Congressman Nick Langworthy Commends House Passage of Anti-Fraud Legislation to Enhance Accountability and Protect Taxpayer Funds - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), June 11, 2026
2. The DSA Difference - The Indypendent, (Andrew Cuomo), June 11, 2026
3. They calculated that New York nursing home families would move on. They were wrong. - The Hill, (Andrew Cuomo), June 11, 2026
4. Kathy Hochul extends NY alcohol service hours for World Cup tournament - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
5. To Kick Off the FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul and the NYNJ Host Committee Highlight Activations Across the State for New Yorkers to Enjoy Once-in-a-Lifetime Event - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
6. Gov. Hochul reacts to border czar's ICE surge threats: "Not New York, not ever." - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
7. Hochul: New York bars and restaurants can stay open until 4 a.m. during FIFA World Cup - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
8. Hochul warns against federal government's threatened surge of ICE agents - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
9. Hochul announces plan to increase New York's nuclear capacity - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
10. New York state budget grows $9 billion since Hochul’s victory lap - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
11. Hochul's budget is almost $9B larger than she claimed as Dems blasted for not knowing 'what was in it' - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
12. Hochul holds roundtable to discuss ICE ahead of the World Cup - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
13. Hochul appoints Fishkin to Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority board - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
14. Hochul pressured to ease New York gas pipeline rules - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
15. ‘We need 30,000 housing units’: Amid Micron development, Hochul talks housing demand - WSYR, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
16. Hochul signs World Cup law extending bar hours across New York - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
17. What a one-year moratorium on data centers could mean for WNY projects - The Business Journals, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
18. Tom Homan Says 'More ICE Agents Than You Have Ever Seen' Coming To New York City After Kathy Hochul Signs Immigration Law - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
19. Hochul announces law on AI transparency is now in effect - MyHometownToday.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
20. Hochul cuts the ribbon at Queens World Cup fan fest ahead of Mexico vs South Africa in tournament opener - qns.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
21. Super PAC forms to boost Bruce Blakeman - Press-Republican, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
22. Albany cheatsheet: Here are the bills that made the cut, fell flat in final days of the legislative session - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
23. Adrienne Adams visits Rochester, pitches agenda - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
24. Law enforcement, officials back legislation for DV victims - Utica Observer Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
25. Free World Cup tickets: NY Gov. Hochul announces 500 passes for kids, first responders, military families - ABC7 Eyewitness News, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
26. Emergency action seeks to prevent erasure of ‘mother’ and ‘father’ in code of largest US town - kotaradio.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
27. New York extends drinking hours with bars now open later than EVER for World Cup - the-sun.com, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
28. Hochul pushes back on Homan's ICE threats - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026
29. New York tries to eradicate gender from state law - Washington Times, (Kathy Hochul), June 11, 2026

1. Cyber Force not included in Senate defense policy roadmap - The Record from Recorded Future News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 11, 2026
2. Democrats reluctantly accept Platner as GOP wields his candidacy against them - The Washington Post, (Kirsten Gillibrand), June 11, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer - City & State New York, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
4. Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On President Trump’s Out Of Touch Comments: “I Love The Inflation” - Senate Democratic (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
5. Haley Stevens Chances of Beating GOP in Michigan as Chuck Schumer Backs Her - Newsweek, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
6. Chuck Schumer Says Trump Made Knicks Finals 'About Himself' As New York's Madison Square Garden Lockdown Leaves Fans Waiting In Long Lines - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
7. Schumer blasts Trump plan to seize Iran’s Kharg Island as ‘fiasco’ after fresh U.S. strikes - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
8. How Senate Democrats are planning to push back on potential election interference - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
9. Democrats’ Senate odds just got even brighter - Daily Kos, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
10. A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal in a Republican district - WKMG, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
11. Maine's Platner dismisses potential for more scandals after Democratic primary win - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
12. Trump blasts Platner after Democratic Senate primary win: 'He's a low-level thug' - WXLV, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026
13. Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conduct - KSAT, (Chuck Schumer), June 11, 2026

1. NY AG Letitia James gets hundreds of taunts, racial slurs in ICE public reporting portal - Straight Arrow News - SAN - Unbiased. Straight Facts., (Letitia James), June 11, 2026

1. Can anyone unseat Tom DiNapoli? Meet NY comptroller candidates - The Poughkeepsie Journal, (Tom DiNapoli), June 11, 2026

1. Plastics Bill Died in Assembly After Blitz By Lobbyists With Ties to Heastie - New York Focus, (Carl Heastie), June 11, 2026

1. Rep Andrew Garbarino Vows To Protect Us Safety And Security In Wake Of Attack On Iran - News12 | Bronx, (Andrew Garbarino), June 11, 2026

1. Meet Your Candidate: Nicole Malliotakis For NY-11 - BKReader, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 11, 2026
2. New Bill Proposes $1 Million Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Those Over Age 65 - Kiplinger, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 11, 2026
3. The Bipartisan Problem-Starters Caucus - Puck, (Nicole Malliotakis), June 11, 2026

1. Sean Patrick Maloney, Former Hudson Valley Congressman, Endorses Cait Conley for NY-17 - River Journal Online, (Sean P. Maloney), June 11, 2026

1. Antonio Delgado - City & State New York, (Antonio Delgado), June 11, 2026

1. Smullen and Constantino vie to replace Stefanik - NY State of Politics, (Elise Stefanik), June 11, 2026
2. NY-21 congressional primary candidates make their case to voters. - Utica Observer Dispatch, (Elise Stefanik), June 11, 2026

1. Congresswoman Tenney Supports Legislation to Root Out Fraud, Protect Taxpayers, and Strengthen Accountability, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), June 11, 2026
2. Letter: Kastenbaum is the best candidate to challenge Tenney - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Claudia Tenney), June 11, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Blumenthal Champions Wins for Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill... - U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), June 11, 2026
2. Dan Haar: A submarine named for Joe Lieberman? It could boost his bipartisan legacy - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), June 11, 2026
3. Veteran Bill Would Cut Disability Benefits, Democrat Says - Newsweek, (Richard Blumenthal), June 11, 2026
4. Senators Blast Trump Judicial Pick’s Election Evasion ‘Script’ - The Daily Beast, (Richard Blumenthal), June 11, 2026
5. Charges dropped against Connecticut man who approached Chris Murphy on stage - MSN, (Christopher Murphy), June 11, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Trump’s Voter Fraud Claims Are Running Out of Gas; The administration is “throwing everything against the wall that they can find, and nothing is sticking”, June 11, 2026
2. “Florida Supreme Court greenlights GOP gerrymander that violates state ban”, June 11, 2026
3. “Justice Department officials dance around Trump’s unsupported claims of California election fraud”, June 11, 2026
4. “Sex, Drugs and Debt: Treasurers Keep Fleecing Their Political Committees”, June 11, 2026