New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams roasted online over bizarre ‘Netflix and chill’ blizzard comment as New York prepares for snow - The Independent, (Eric Adams), February 23, 2026
2. Judge tosses suit that alleged Adams ran NYPD as a ‘racketeering enterprise’ - Queens Daily Eagle, (Eric Adams), February 23, 2026
3. Mamdani Criticized for Continuing Homeless Sweeps - Planetizen, (Eric Adams), February 23, 2026

1. Jeffery Epstein invited Andrew Cuomo to his island - Times Union, (Andrew Cuomo), February 23, 2026
2. Governor Kathy Hochul visits South Bronx college for Black History Month fireside chat - Bronx Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
3. Hochul won't take matching funds in reelection campaign - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
4. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul talks about the major winter storm slamming the state - KUOW, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
5. Gov. Kathy Hochul says blizzard may be "an historic storm" - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
6. Press Release: Congressman Pat Ryan and Governor Kathy Hochul Initiate West of Hudson Transit Study to Enhance Regional Transportation - Quiver Quantitative, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
7. Why Hochul's all-of-the-above-approach on NY energy is smart | Opinion - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
8. New York’s House Republicans demand a meeting with Hochul - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
9. Governor Hochul Announces Applications Will Be Opening Tomorrow for Empire State Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
10. Hochul gives storm update for New York State - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
11. On Politics: Trump’s ICE truce with New York — for now - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
12. HOCHUL Working parents: Life is too expensive. - The Chronicle Express, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
13. Watertown set to receive $1.6M in state AIM funding amid budget deficit - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
14. ECMC, Community Missions to receive NYS SNUG money - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
15. 'Historic Winter Storm Coming': Governor Kathy Hochul's Big Warning To New Yorkers - The Times of India, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
16. Hochul’s fight against insurance fraud is a small-biz win - innovateli.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
17. Capital Region, Hudson Valley under winter storm state of emergency - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
18. State of Emergency Remains In Effect In New York State, Hudson Valley - Hudson Valley Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
19. Republicans see political gold in Mamdani property tax proposal - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026
20. Gov. Hochul to New Yorkers: Stay home - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), February 23, 2026

1. US Senate Democrats vow to block extension of Trump's global tariffs - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
2. Trump Warned His Attempt to Sideline SCOTUS Is Doomed - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
3. Mom with detained son is Schumer's guest to Trump State of the Union - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
4. Republicans eye opening for DHS deal this week as Democrats double down - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
5. NEWS: Raiza Contreras, a Bronx mother whose family has been ripped apart by ICE, will be my guest at the State of the Union. Raiza's son, Dylan Lopez Contreras, was the first NYC public school student detained by ICE. He entered legally, followed the law, - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
6. Journalist and filmmaker, Barry Michael Cooper made waves with his exploration of the crack epidemic of the 80’s, helping define how the crisis was understood. He was best known for his films, the Harlem Trilogy, which helped launch a wave of ’90s urban ci - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
7. C-SPAN caller impersonates Donald Trump, slams tariff ruling - The Jerusalem Post, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
8. Rochester guests join Schumer to spotlight tariffs, health care costs - Democrat and Chronicle, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
9. Dani Bensky, who accused Jeffrey Epstein of abuse, to attend Trump speech - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
10. Trump, Schumer find rare common ground on releasing UFO files - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
11. Mom with detained son is Schumer's guest to Trump State of the Union - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026
12. Schumer Melts Down Over Voter ID, Smears Election Security as “Jim Crow” - Nevada Globe, (Chuck Schumer), February 23, 2026

1. Trump fires judge-picked US attorney as top DOJ official warns courts to stay in their lane - Fox News, (Letitia James), February 23, 2026
2. Attorney General James Reminds Tenants of Their Rights Amid Winter Storm - Norwood News, (Letitia James), February 23, 2026
3. James Secures $2.5M Settlement, Mental Health Reforms from EmblemHealth - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Letitia James), February 23, 2026

1. Congress Schedules High-Profile Hearing with ICE, CBP and USCIS Leaders - VisaHQ, (Andrew Garbarino), February 23, 2026

1. Don’t mess with N.Y.’s elections: U.S. Supreme Court has to end congressional redistricting - New York Daily News, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 23, 2026
2. Democrats’ theft of Staten Island’s House seat is a fresh blow to NY’s economy - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 23, 2026
3. New York Redistricting Lawsuit - Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 23, 2026
4. New York Republicans urge Trump to buoy Coast Guard funding - AOL.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 23, 2026

1. Antonio Delgado ends campaign for NY governor - MSN, (Antonio Delgado), February 23, 2026

1. Here's who Rep. Morelle, Rep. Tenney, and others are bringing to Tuesday's State of the Union - WHEC.com, (Claudia Tenney), February 23, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Rep. Robert Garcia Host Forum on Constitutional Violations - C-SPAN, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
2. Pressley, McGovern, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Support People Experiencing Medical Hair Loss - House.gov, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
3. After latest Ukraine trip, Blumenthal hopeful for sanctions bill vote - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
4. Press Release: Blumenthal Releases Whistleblower Documents Detail Cuts to ICE Training and Testing for New Recruits - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
5. On War’s 4th Anniversary, Resolve Competes With High Anxiety At Ukrainian Church - New Haven Independent, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
6. Watch live: Democrats hear from ICE whistleblower - The Hill, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
7. Terrorizing Communities Without Warrants and No Restraint - House Oversight Democrats (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
8. Congress Immigration - Times Argus, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
9. ICE Chief Lied to Congress About Training, Whistleblowers Say - The New Republic, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026
10. Press Release: Pressley, McGovern, and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Cover Medical Wigs Under Medicare - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), February 23, 2026