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NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Zohran Mamdani adds two de Blasio cronies to staff after weeks of silence from transition team - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), December 17, 2025
2. NYC Mayor Eric Adams holds end-of-administration news conference, buries time capsule at City Hall - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
3. Mamdani picks labor leader as top liaison, de Blasio vet for staffing job - Crain's New York Business, (Bill de Blasio), December 17, 2025
4. Eric Adams’ Efforts to Help Dyslexic Children in NYC Fall Short, Advocates Say - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
5. Exclusive | Rat-obsessed Eric Adams creates NYC ‘Office of Rodent Mitigation’ in parting gift - New York Post, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
6. New NYPD recruits enter during Mayor Eric Adams' administration, but will serve under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's term - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
7. Eric Adams holds what may be final news conference as NYC mayor, takes digs at Mamdani - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
8. Got Stuff Done: Adams Administration Leaves Behind a Safer, More Affordable City for Working-Class New Yorkers - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
9. Adams says goodbye - Queens Daily Eagle, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
10. Adams administration spotlights agency achievements in late-stage image reset - Brooklyn Eagle, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
11. Mayor Eric Adams Bids Farewell to City Hall, Touts Legacy of Safer and More Affordable New York City - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
12. Mayor Adams launches NYC Office of Rodent Mitigation - SILive.com, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
13. NYC Mayor Adams heading to Mexico with two weeks left in office - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
14. Extra Extra: Start the 10-year countdown for the opening of the Eric Adams time capsule - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
15. 'It was painful': NYC Council speaker leaves with choice words for Mayor Adams - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
16. Eric Adams's Parting Words - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
17. Mayor Adams creates ‘rat mitigation’ office as he approaches end of term - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
18. New Roles for Dana Rubinstein and Emma Fitzsimmons - The New York Times Company, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
19. Deputy mayor discusses Adams’ time capsule farewell - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
20. NYPD almost at full head count after years of falling short under Mayor Adams - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
21. Mayor Adams delivers farewell address - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
22. Adams’ fiery farewell address - Politico, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
23. ‘I am just Eric’: Adams bids farewell to a tenure marked by achievements but marred by scandal - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
24. NYC Mayor Eric Adams heading to Mexico with 2 weeks left in office - Yahoo News UK, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
25. NYC Mayor Adams delivers end-of-term remarks on his initiatives - CBS News, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025
26. NYC Mayor Eric Adams heading to Mexico with 2 weeks left in office - The Daily Gazette, (Eric Adams), December 17, 2025

1. Democratic socialism gets a trial run on Broadway with Zohran Mamdani - thehill.com, (Andrew Cuomo), December 17, 2025
2. Gov. Hochul: Why I’m supporting medical aid in dying - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
3. Governor Kathy Hochul says she has reached deal to legalize medically-assisted death in New York for terminally ill residents - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
4. Breaking News: Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would sign a bill that will allow terminally ill New Yorkers to end their lives. Eleven states and several countries in Europe have passed similar laws. https://nyti.ms/4aigGxB - Facebook, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
5. Hochul says she'll sign amended 'Medical Aid in Dying Act' - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
6. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul reaches agreement on Medical Aid in Dying bill - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
7. Stefanik hits Hochul for Qatar-funded curriculum and teacher material in NYC that allegedly twists history of 9/11 - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
8. Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign New York's Aid in Dying bill, with changes - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
9. Hochul to sign Medical Aid in Dying Act, allowing terminally ill New Yorkers end-of-life option - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
10. Hochul paves way for Medical Aid in Dying passage - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
11. N.Y. Governor Will Sign Right-to-Die Bill for the Terminally Ill - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
12. Hochul explains her support for Medical Aid in Dying - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
13. Hochul May Veto Bill to Protect LLC Transparency Act from Trump - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
14. 'God is merciful': Gov. Hochul to sign bill allowing medically assisted death in NY - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
15. Hochul agrees to sign Medical Aid in Dying bill - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
16. Hochul agrees to sign medical aid in dying legislation - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
17. Hochul will sign controversial bill to legalize doctor-assisted suicide in New York - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
18. Hochul To Sign Doctor Assisted Suicide - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
19. Hochul to sign NY Medical Aid in Dying Act legalizing assisted suicide - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
20. New York to legalize medically-assisted death for terminally ill, Hochul announces - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
21. Stefanik trails Hochul by 19 points in new poll of 2026 governor’s race - Adirondack Explorer, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
22. NY governor agrees to pass Medical Aid in Dying Act - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
23. Hochul to sign New York’s Medical Aid in Dying bill in January 2026 - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
24. Bishop Decries Gov. Hochul’s Pledge to Sign Assisted Suicide Bill into Law - thetablet.org, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
25. N.Y. Gov. Hochul will sign Medical Aid in Dying Act - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
26. Hochul will sign aid-in-dying bill - Pluribus News, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
27. Hochul says aid in dying was 'one of the toughest decisions' she's made - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
28. Hochul to sign Medical Aid in Dying bill - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
29. New York governor to sign assisted suicide bill; Catholics react - aleteia.org, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
30. Gov. Hochul reaches agreement with NYS Legislature to pass Medical Aid in Dying Act - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
31. Advocates and lawmakers urge Governor Hochul to sign bill protecting abuse survivors from coerced debt - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
32. Gov. Hochul reaches agreement with NY Legislature to pass Medical Aid in Dying Act - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
33. Hochul, legislature agree to passing Medical Aid in Dying bill in January, giving terminally ill New Yorkers the option to take their own lives - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
34. N.Y. Gov. Hochul’s prenatal leave policy completes first year as national first - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
35. Hochul's Powerful Pen - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
36. Hochul to sign bill legalizing assisted suicide in New York - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
37. New York governor says she has reached a deal to legalize medically assisted suicide - Messenger-Inquirer, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
38. Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards - dailyvoice.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
39. New York to legalize medically assisted suicide with strict criteria for patients - The Independent, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
40. New York governor reaches deal to legalise medically assisted suicide - Jamaica Gleaner, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
41. Governor Hochul signs "Medical Aid in Dying Act" saying, "God is merciful" - the wellsville sun, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
42. Group urges Hochul to start grant program for research - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
43. NY Gov. Hochul Says She Will Sign Physician-Assisted Suicide Law After 'Guardrail' Amendments Are Added - Law.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
44. NY governor Hochul upholds higher renters insurance premiums for pit bulls - Animals 24-7, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
45. NY Governor Hochul to Sign Assisted-Suicide Legalization Bill - National Review, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
46. Siena poll: Hochul has 19-point lead over Stefanik - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
47. Hochul leads GOP rivals by wide margins - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
48. Hochul says she has reached a deal to legalize medically assisted suicide - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
49. NYS forced to shift back to fossil fuel-friendly in new energy plan — but green mandates remain - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025
50. Coalition pushes Hochul to restore Newburgh-Beacon ferry across Hudson - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), December 17, 2025

1. DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand Statement On Anniversary of Dobbs Decision - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 17, 2025
2. New bill would block private companies and AI from denying treatment to Traditional Medicare recipients - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 17, 2025
3. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to Chair DSCC for 2026 Cycle - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 17, 2025
4. U.S. Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Stop Trump Administration Ploy Threatening Seniors’ Access To Treatment Under Traditional Medicare - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 17, 2025
5. Statement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand on Ohio Senate Race - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 17, 2025
6. Statement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand on North Carolina Senate Race - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 17, 2025
7. Bill to confirm land claim settlement introduced to U.S. Senate - The Malone Telegram, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 17, 2025
8. Bill Passes to Designate Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter as National Historical Park - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), December 17, 2025
9. Watch live: Schumer, Senate Democrats unveil proposal to lower costs - thehill.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
10. US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has been slammed over his “tone deaf” shout-out before speaking about the terrorist attack in Australia. - Facebook, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
11. 4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies - yourcentralvalley.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
12. December 16, 2025 - Trump administration updates - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
13. ‘No matter what, go Bills,’ Schumer says before addressing Sydney attack - JNS.org, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
14. ‘Can You Believe It?': Chuck Schumer Slams Trump Swastika Move In U.S. After Sydney Attack - Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
15. 'Full Schumer' turns 27: NY senator completes 62-county tour - auburnpub.com, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
16. Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District - Magnolia Tribune, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
17. Schumer Says Hegseth Refused to Release Unedited Video of Sept. 2 Drug Boat Strikes - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
18. US Senate's top Democrat slams Trump’s Venezuela oil blockade, warns against unauthorized military action - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
19. Chuck Schumer reacts to shooting in Sydney targeting Jews on Hanukkah - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025
20. Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi - CTPost, (Chuck Schumer), December 17, 2025

1. Susie Wiles May Have Screwed Trump’s Revenge Quest on Letitia James - The New Republic, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
2. New York AG Letitia James secures $9 million from Hyundai, Kia - 13wham.com, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
3. John Soares: The lawfare against New York Attorney General Letitia James isn’t new. Both parties have used it. - Chicago Tribune, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
4. Trump Finds That Retribution Isn’t Always So Easy - The New York Times, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
5. AG Letitia James Sues UPS for Cheating Seasonal Workers - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
6. New York AG Letitia James Leads Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Blocked EV Funding - Hoodline, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
7. New York State Attorney General Letitia James Sues UPS For Allegedly ‘Underpaying Thousands Of Seasonal Workers’ - WNY Labor Today, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
8. Susie Wiles: Letitia James Case “Might Be The One Retribution” - CNN, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
9. New York AG Letitia James Releases Footage from Investigation into - Hoodline, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
10. Covfefe Chronicles | Ep. 15 - Trump Tried Twice to Indict Letitia James—and Failed. So Why Can’t He Let Her Go? - NewsOne, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025
11. Federal judge prohibits fines against SNAP programs that cover lawful permanent residents - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), December 17, 2025

1. Assembly Speaker Heastie promotes colonoscopy awareness - The Capitol Pressroom, (Carl Heastie), December 17, 2025

1. Rep. Garbarino Says Cyber Information-Sharing Bill Faces Hurdles - MeriTalk, (Andrew Garbarino), December 17, 2025
2. Another short-term cyber information sharing law extension on the cards, lawmaker says - SC Media, (Andrew Garbarino), December 17, 2025
3. Norton Condemns Three Anti-D.C. Bills Ahead of Rules Committee Consideration - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton | (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), December 17, 2025

1. Hochul leads Stefanik by 19 points in 2026 governor’s race: Poll - Yahoo, (Antonio Delgado), December 17, 2025

1. Analysis | Trump’s one-way loyalty comes for Elise Stefanik - The Washington Post, (Elise Stefanik), December 17, 2025
2. Stefanik hits Hochul for Qatar-funded curriculum and teacher material in NYC that allegedly twists history of 9/11 - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), December 17, 2025
3. Hochul still leads Stefanik, while New Yorkers warm to Mamdani - City & State New York, (Elise Stefanik), December 17, 2025
4. Hochul leads Stefanik by 19 points according to the latest Siena poll - WXXI News, (Elise Stefanik), December 17, 2025
5. Elise Stefanik Tries to Scrub Ties to Org That Invited Nazis to Party - The New Republic, (Elise Stefanik), December 17, 2025

1. Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces Bipartisan Essential Caregivers Act to Protect Long-Term Care Residents, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), December 17, 2025
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Senator Richard Blumenthal Reintroduce Essential Caregivers Act to Support Long-Term Care Residents - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), December 17, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Tonko, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bill to Go After Cyber Grinch Bots Snatching Up Toys this Holiday Season - Congressman Paul Tonko (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Senator Richard Blumenthal Reintroduce Essential Caregivers Act to Support Long-Term Care Residents - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
3. Blackburn, Blumenthal raise alarms over AI toys - thehill.com, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
4. Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, Kennedy Bill to Prosecute AI-Generated CSAM Passes Senate Unanimously - Senator Cornyn (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
5. Raskin, Ross, Blumenthal, Johnson Lead Bicameral Legislation to Increase Transparency on Supreme Court Shadow Docket Decisions - U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats | (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
6. Democrat and Republican senators unite on investigation into AI children’s toys - AOL.com, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
7. Blumenthal wants Venezuela boat video released; Hegseth says no - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
8. Toy makers questioned by US senators on AI safeguards - MLex, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
9. Press Release: Blumenthal Calls on Noem to Rescind Policy on Hate Symbols Following Coast Guard Controversy - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
10. Democratic Senators Call For Pam Bondi To Recuse Herself From Warner Bros. Discovery Review - Deadline, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
11. Press Release: Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, and Kennedy's Bill to Criminalize AI-Generated CSAM Passes Senate Unanimously - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
12. Press Release: Blumenthal, Tenney, Cornyn, and Larson Introduce Essential Caregivers Act to Support Long-Term Care Facility Residents - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
13. Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review - CNN, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
14. House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels - Trumbull Times, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
15. 🚨🇺🇸 SENATORS TO TOY MAKERS: EXPLAIN WHY YOUR AI TEDDY BEARS ARE TEACHING KIDS ABOUT SEX AND COMMUNISM Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent letters today to 6 toy companies demanding answers - x.com, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025
16. Senators demand answers on AI toys from leading manufacturers - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), December 17, 2025