New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams Power Broker Says He’s the Victim in Multi-Million Insurance Scam - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), April 7, 2026
2. City to open long-delayed Bellevue jail ward as Rikers closure effort restarts - Queens Daily Eagle, (Eric Adams), April 7, 2026
3. Schumer, Mamdani admin cut ribbon on long-delayed City Hall Deliverista Hub to help delivery workers recharge - politicsny.com, (Eric Adams), April 7, 2026
4. MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor rolls out report showing 62% of New Yorkers can’t meet ‘true cost of living’ here - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), April 7, 2026
5. Feds allege N.Y. fraud ring raising costs for everyone - The Black Chronicle, (Eric Adams), April 7, 2026

1. Readers sound off on gang violence, strikes on Iran and Lee Zeldin - New York Daily News, (Lee Zeldin), April 7, 2026
2. Fmr. NYC Dep. Mayor Randy Mastro (D-NY) | 04-05-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), April 7, 2026
3. Fmr. Gov. David Paterson (D-NY) | 04-05-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), April 7, 2026
4. Col. Jack Jacobs | 04-05-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), April 7, 2026
5. Bronx cancer survivors pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to preserve Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing - politicsny.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
6. Bronx cancer survivors pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to preserve Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing - Bronx Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
7. New York governor seeks federal aid for state’s oyster industry - SeafoodSource, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
8. Trucking industry supports Hochul's proposed insurance reforms - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
9. New York aims to fix 175,000 potholes this month - wxxinews.org, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
10. NY plans to fix 44,000 potholes. See if yours is on the list - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
11. Hochul seeks disaster aid for LI aquaculture after $2.4 million winter losses - Long Island Business News, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
12. Gov. Hochul seeks disaster declaration for Suffolk shellfish industry - WSHU, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
13. Hochul announces $58M for road resurfacing on Long Island - longislandpress.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
14. New York budget proposal threatens to roll back biomarker testing coverage, health care advocates say - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
15. Top NY Dem waves off overdue state budget as business as usual under Hochul: ‘It’s built into people’s expectations’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
16. Review the reviews: Hochul’s environmental approval reform is worthwhile - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
17. Governor: Work on LI Roads Set to Begin - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
18. How a car insurance battle took over New York’s budget talks - Crain's New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
19. The other problem with a late state budget - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
20. Lawmakers pass second budget extender; Here’s what the holdup is - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
21. Hochul Announces Statewide Push to Repair Potholes, Repave Roads - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
22. Tuesday Headlines: Keeping Em Honest Edition - Streetsblog Empire State, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
23. New York Pushes Budget Deadline in Climate Goals, Taxes Spat (1) - Bloomberg Government News, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
24. Hochul declares war on potholes - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
25. Rochester business leaders back Hochul in state budget negotiations - wxxinews.org, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
26. $135,000 for Buffalo World Cup programming - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
27. New York Launches Massive Pothole Repair Effort - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
28. New York Debates Weakening Climate Law Amid Rising Energy Costs - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
29. New York Declares A War On Thousands Of "Public Nuisances" - Hudson Valley Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
30. Gov. Hochul’s insurance reform claims to champion drivers, but its big business for the win (opinion) - silive.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
31. Fraud Allegations Cloud Hochul Running Mate - South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
32. Hochul’s auto insurance overhaul hits fierce resistance from fellow Democrats in Albany - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
33. Trucking Industry Supports Hochul's Proposed Insurance Reforms - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
34. Financial Aid Awareness Month: Hochul encourages students to complete FAFSA - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
35. Hochul urges FAFSA completion as New York expands financial aid push - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
36. Mayor Mamdasphalt? Meet Governor Pothochul - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026
37. New York budget stalemate drags on as lawmakers approve yet another short-term extender - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 7, 2026

1. Gillibrand seeks answers on delayed Black and female senior military promotions - waer.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 7, 2026
2. [2026-04-07] Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Coons, Schumer, Reed,... - United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer Is a Terrible Democratic Leader With Terrible Judgement on Candidates - Zeteo, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
4. In Key Senate Races, Schumer Willing to Help Candidates Who Want Him Gone - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
5. Schumer Takes No Action As Even Far Right Calls for Trump Impeachment - Truthout, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
6. Deliveristas Get a Safe Place to Recharge as E-Bike ‘Hub’ Debuts - THE CITY - NYC News, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
7. Slotkin among U.S. senators calling Chinese autos “nonnegotiable” threat in letter to Trump - Michigan Advance, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
8. Merkley, Schumer, Warren, Markey, Whitehouse, Welch, Van Hollen Investigate IRS’ Massive Payout to LNG Exporters - Merkley (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
9. In Key Senate Races, Schumer Willing to Help Candidates Who Want Him Gone - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
10. US Senate Democratic leader calls Trump "extremely sick person" - pravda.com.ua, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
11. When will the government shutdown end? Updates, odds on House vote - The News Journal, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
12. US Senate Democratic leader calls Trump "extremely sick person" - Європейська правда, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
13. New York residents overpaid $265 million in gas since US-led war in Iran began - waer.org, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
14. First Thing: Trump accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
15. Schumer says federal delay threatens Seneca Falls ‘Right to Run’ event - Fingerlakes1.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026
16. Democrats Have Devolved Into the Party of Cruelty and Sadism - The Daily Signal, (Chuck Schumer), April 7, 2026

1. New York wants a cut of Counter-Strike's loot boxes - Reason Magazine, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
2. AG releases video after off-duty member of Erie County Sheriff's Office struck and killed pedestrian - WKBW, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
3. NY AG Letitia James INDICTED For Mortgage Fraud... FINALLY! [7456ef] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
4. LIVE: New York Attorney General Letitia James Appears In Court [29d0cd] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
5. 'I Did This For Fun': Forensic Accountant On Discovering Letitia James Alleged Fraud [ec63ed] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
6. This Is Why The Case Against NY AG Letitia James Is 'Not Strong': Defense Attorney [34396f] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
7. Letitia James GOES NUTS After Supreme Court DEMANDS Her DEPORTATION! [1505b7] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
8. NY AG Contender Exposes The REAL Letitia James: ‘PEOPLE ARE SEEING HER FOR WHAT SHE IS’ [a230a0] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
9. Homeland Security 'Setting Up' Letitia James Over Criminals And ICE [5058a4] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026
10. ‘Are They Literally Insane?’: Trump DOJ May Seek To Re-indict Letitia James After Failing Twice [f92685] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 7, 2026

1. Article | Assembly’s No. 2 Democrat to retire - POLITICO Pro, (Carl Heastie), April 7, 2026
2. NY state budget will be more than a week late — at least — as Albany Dems set to pass another extension - AOL.com, (Carl Heastie), April 7, 2026

1. Gottheimer, Garbarino to reintroduce U.S.-Israel counter drone legislation - jewishinsider.com, (Andrew Garbarino), April 7, 2026

1. North Country congressional representatives silent on Trump’s Iran threat - wwnytv.com, (Claudia Tenney), April 7, 2026

1. Video Trump engaging in 'undisciplined rhetoric' with Iran: Former GOP congressman - ABC News, (John Katko), April 7, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Connecticut Sun sale 'rigged' by WNBA, Blumenthal says - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), April 7, 2026
2. Senator Says Trump Will Be Guilty of a ‘War Crime’ if President Makes Good on Angry Truth Social Threat - Mediaite, (Richard Blumenthal), April 7, 2026
3. Senate Democrat: ‘Bombing alone’ can‘t accomplish Trump’s objectives in Iran - The Hill, (Richard Blumenthal), April 7, 2026
4. K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - April 2026 - JD Supra, (Richard Blumenthal), April 7, 2026
5. Connecticut Sun Relocation Draws Scrutiny After Claims League Blocked Other Offers - newjersey.news12.com, (Richard Blumenthal), April 7, 2026
6. Opinion: Death, taxes, basketball and another Sen. Blumenthal investigation - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), April 7, 2026
7. CT Sen. Murphy joins call for Trump's removal via the 25th Amendment after posts threatening Iran - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), April 7, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Division Is Investigating Star Witness Against Trump”, April 7, 2026
2. “Someone Changed His Party Registration. He Thinks He Knows Why.”, April 7, 2026
3. April 9-10 Conference at NYU: “Corporate Political Responsibility: Maintaining an Ethical Conference in Turbulent Times”, April 7, 2026
4. “A New Law Voids IDs of Transgender Kansans. It Also Threatens Their Voting Access.”, April 7, 2026
5. Thursday April 9 SDP Webinar with Ringhand, Seifter, and Vladeck: “Can and Will Courts Ensure Free and Fair Elections in 2026?”, April 7, 2026
6. “There’s a Third Political Party in Arizona. Just Don’t Call It ‘Independent.’”, April 7, 2026
7. Brad Smith in WSJ Calls for Constitutional Amendment to Bar Noncitizens from Voting, April 7, 2026
8. “How Trump’s Endorsement in California Could Backfire Against Republicans”, April 7, 2026