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Friday, September 25, 2026
 
Vol. 21, No. 1476
 
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NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York Governor

  1. Kathy Hochul warns of flooding from weekend storm - Crain's New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
  2. NY Gov. Hochul accuses Netanyahu of smearing Mamdani: ‘Not telling the truth’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
  3. NY Gov. Hochul: Benjamin Netanyahu 'not telling the truth' about Zohran Mamdani - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
  4. Ulster, Dutchess get hundreds of thousands from state for youth employment programs - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
  5. Bruce Blakeman slams opponent Gov Kathy Hochul as polls show race is narrowing - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
  6. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman slips to single digits in new poll - cbsnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
  7. Blakeman: Kathy Hochul's Green Energy Scam Continues To Drive Up Our Utility Bills - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
  8. SHOCK POLL: Powerful blue state gov's lead shrinks to single digits weeks before election - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
  9. New York Gov. Hochul says she will hit the campaign trail with Rep. AOC - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), September 24, 2026
US Senate

  1. Gillibrand unveils 'BAD DEAL' Act to repeal Canada tariffs and refund duties to Americans - WSTM, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  2. Sen. Gillibrand calls for accountability following USS Lincoln suicide attempts - yahoo.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  3. Senator confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ by US navy personnel assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group – as it happened - The Guardian, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  4. Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says - BBC, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  5. Sen. Gillibrand blasts administration after eight sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide - Washington Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  6. Gillibrand pushes BAD DEAL Act to block tariffs on Canadian imports - WBNG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  7. Gillibrand pushing bill to reverse tariffs on Canada, block impending import ban - nny360.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  8. Eight USS Lincoln personnel have attempted suicide, US navy confirms - The Guardian, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  9. Sen. Gillibrand calls for accountability following USS Lincoln suicide attempts - Central Oregon Daily, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  10. Grateful to sit down with the leadership team at the Boone and Crockett Club and talk about our shared mission to conserve our forests! https://t.co/UDI2fB676Q - Forth.News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  11. 8 suicide attempts in USS Lincoln strike group during 9 months at sea in Iran war: Navy - WPDE, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  12. 8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  13. GOP’s ‘rubberstamp’ of Trump puts U.S. Senate in play, Dem campaign chair says - Tucson Sentinel, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  14. Acting Navy secretary says 8 sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide - thehill.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  15. Gillibrand calls for halt on import ban, seeks repeal of Canadian tariffs - WGRZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  16. GOP’s ‘rubberstamp’ of Trump puts US Senate in play, Dem campaign chair says - Montrose Daily Press, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  17. Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand to Hold Hearing on Strengthening U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing to Compete with China, India - EIN Presswire, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 24, 2026
  18. EXCLUSIVE: How Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries blew up bipartisan, bicameral permitting reform - Washington Reporter, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  19. Senate Minority Leader Schumer Holds News Conference - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  20. Trump's welcome to Xi demonstrates 'attraction' to dictators: Chuck Schumer - WION, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  21. Leaders Schumer and Jeffries, DSCC, DCCC, and DGA File New Lawsuit to Block Trump and Republicans’ Threats to Intimidate Voters at Polling Places - dscc.org, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  22. Trump rolled back regulations for oil company campaign donors, Democrats say - Reuters, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  23. Senate narrowly rejects a resolution targeting Trump’s Iran war powers - Baltimore Sun, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  24. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WSMV, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  25. Chuck Schumer puts chip bills in GOP’s court - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  26. Senate Minority Leader Schumer Alleges Corruption Between Fossil Fuel Industry and President Trump - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  27. Senators Schumer and Whitehouse Hold News Conference - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  28. NY Governor's Race: Hochul Up 19 Points Over Blakeman With The Cost Of Living & Economy Top Of Voters' Minds, Quinnipiac University New York State Poll Finds; Senator Chuck Schumer's Job Approval: 36% - poll.qu.edu, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  29. Senate Democrats Holds News Conference on AI Export Control Legislation - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  30. Schumer rallies support for Head Start - lockportjournal.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  31. Trump welcome to Xi demonstrates 'attraction' to dictators: top Democrat - The Korea Times, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  32. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WAFB, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  33. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - Hawaii News Now, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  34. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WNDU, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  35. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - fox8live.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  36. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - FOX19 | Cincinnati, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  37. ‘Gun-shy’ after 2024: Angie Nixon says Democratic leaders are wary of backing Black women candidates - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  38. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KXII, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  39. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KWQC, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  40. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - wmbfnews.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  41. Senators Demand Trump Hold Line on Chinese Vehicles and AI Tech Ahead of Xi Visit - Forth.News, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
  42. Senate Democrats push trio of bills to block China from access to AI chips - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), September 24, 2026
New York Attorney General

  1. Biden-appointed judge hands Letitia James setback in latest Trump legal clash - Fox News, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  2. Tish James seeks to silence whistleblower, REBNY in Peak lawsuit - The Real Deal, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  3. Polymarket sues New York attorney general to block regulation of its prediction market - The Mighty 790 KFGO, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  4. Letitia James, fellow AGs push Congress on AI safety - Politico, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  5. Letitia James’ re-election cushion shrinks as little-known challenger starts turning heads - Yahoo, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  6. New York sues Polymarket U.S., two months after filing lawsuit against Kalshi - CNBC, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  7. New York Attorney General Letitia James files suit against Polymarket - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  8. Court halts Trump’s ‘unlawful attempt’ to gut social services for Caribbean immigrants - jamaica-gleaner.com, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  9. New York State Just Sued Polymarket - Newser, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  10. New York lawsuit says Polymarket's prediction markets are illegal gambling - Reuters, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  11. New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a news conference in New York - The Lufkin Daily News, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  12. New York Attorney General Letitia James Sues Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Operation: how 10 outlets framed it - NewsCord, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  13. New York Attorney General Letitia James files suit against Polymarket - Yahoo, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  14. Gov Hochul Ag James Launch Lawsuit Accusing Polymarket Of Illegal Gambling Operation - News12 | Long Island, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  15. New York Sues Polymarket, Calling Prediction Market an Illegal Gambling Operation - Bitcoin Magazine, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
  16. Letitia James's DOGE Treasury Case Thrown Out by Judge Who First Restricted Team's Access - inkl, (Letitia James), September 24, 2026
New York Comptroller

  1. Comp­troller Tom DiNapoli discusses his tenure and whether he’ll run for a 6th term - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Tom DiNapoli), September 24, 2026
  2. Check the mail, $106M unclaimed funds available for Orange County residents - Times Herald-Record, (Tom DiNapoli), September 24, 2026
11th Congressional District (Malliotakis)

  1. Malliotakis Cosponsors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 24, 2026
  2. Rep. Malliotakis cosponsors bill for national AI oversight framework - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 24, 2026
  3. Malliotakis Cosponsors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), September 24, 2026
  4. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis highlights progress in replacing animal testing with modern alternatives - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 24, 2026
  5. ‘That’s Not Why You’re Not in Session!’ CNN Host Slams GOP Rep Blaming Democrats for Early Recess - yahoo.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 24, 2026
22nd Congressional District (Tenney)

  1. Congresswoman Tenney Adds New Constituent Resource on Trump Accounts, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), September 24, 2026
  2. Gas would be upwards of $6 under Biden admin: Rep Claudia Tenney - Fox Business, (Claudia Tenney), September 24, 2026

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Incumbents in Congress

  1. Ocasio-Cortez, Markey Reintroduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice to Rebuild America, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - New York, 14th (D), September 24, 2026
  2. Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Bera, Senators Murray, Hirono, Cortez Masto, Reintroduce Bill to Expand Coverage of Birth Control in America, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - New York, 14th (D), September 24, 2026
Incumbents NY State - Press Releases

  1. La Fiscal General James Logra $2.3 Millones de Dólares y Reformas Para Proteger a los Consumidores Tras la Brecha de Datos de Labcorp, Attorney General: New York, September 24, 2026
  2. Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development, Attorney General: New York, September 24, 2026
  3. Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Polymarket for Running Illegal Gambling Operation, Attorney General: New York, September 24, 2026
  4. Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach, Attorney General: New York, September 24, 2026
NY State Senate

  1. Dem. Senate Campaign Committee chair discusses upstate races in play - Spectrum News, (Shelley Mayer), September 24, 2026
  2. 69 State Lawmakers Urge Congressional Delegation To Reverse Draconian SNAP Cuts - The New York State Senate (.gov), (NY Senate: Liz Krueger (D) - Manhattan), September 24, 2026
  3. Legislators Oppose Shifting New Nuclear Costs Onto Ratepayers And Taxpayers - The New York State Senate (.gov), (NY Senate: Liz Krueger (D) - Manhattan), September 24, 2026

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TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

  1. Blumenthal Statement on Watchdog Report Exposing the Trump Administration's Reck... - Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), September 24, 2026
  2. Sen. Blumenthal Speaks on Recent U.S.-China AI Hotline Proposal - C-SPAN, (Richard Blumenthal), September 24, 2026
  3. Blumenthal Urges Connecticut Residents To Trust Scientists Over Kennedy On Vaccine Safety - News12 | New Jersey, (Richard Blumenthal), September 24, 2026
  4. Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire - The Guardian, (Richard Blumenthal), September 24, 2026
  5. US senators seek answers on DOJ move to dismiss Adani charges - MLex, (Richard Blumenthal), September 24, 2026
  6. Sen. Richard Blumenthal Speaks to Reporters About U.S.-China AI Hotline - C-SPAN, (Richard Blumenthal), September 24, 2026
  7. Nominees voice commitment to veterans during hearing for veterans appeals roles - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), September 24, 2026
  8. Sen. Blumenthal warns Trump is trying to 'clothe illegality' while pushing America towards autocracy - MS NOW, (Richard Blumenthal), September 24, 2026

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FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

  1. ‘Court reinstates Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration’, September 25, 2026
  2. ‘Missouri election officials tell people to hold off voting while SCOTUS deliberates on gerrymander’, September 25, 2026
  3. ‘What research tells us about voter fraud’, September 24, 2026
  4. My Comments on Dahlia Lithwick’s Podcast About Reslience in the Face to Threats to 2026 Election Integrity, September 24, 2026
  5. California Supreme Court, in Pair of Decisions, Holds that Riverside County Sheriff Bianco Illegally Seized Ballots, and the AG Can Order Sheriffs Not to Seize Ballots, September 24, 2026
  6. ‘CNN, MS NOW and Politico Return to White House After Fight Over Access’, September 24, 2026
  7. ‘From 16,000 to 185 to Zero: Trump’s Claims of Illegal Voting in Nevada Fizzle.’, September 24, 2026
  8. On a 5-4 Vote, Texas’s Highest Criminal Court Dismisses State Appeal in Crystal Mason Illegal Voting Case, September 24, 2026
  9. ‘POLITICO, CNN, MS NOW barred from White House after court ruling restoring access’, September 24, 2026
  10. ‘Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data’, September 24, 2026
  11. Steve Israel, former Chair of the DCC, for NYU’s Democracy Project Series on the Elections, September 24, 2026
  12. Justin Levitt, at NYU Series on the Elections: “The Voters Are in the Driver’s Seat for the 2026 Elections”, September 24, 2026

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