New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. De Blasio: Newsom ‘has played his cards the best for 2028’ - The Hill, (Bill de Blasio), May 19, 2026
2. Giuliani, Adams could seek payouts from Trump’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), May 19, 2026
3. Bill de Blasio: Mamdani’s rapport with Hochul an incredible achievement - NewsNation, (Bill de Blasio), May 19, 2026

1. How Kathy Hochul got behind making New York a sanctuary state - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
2. Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Extend Nearly 100,000 3-K, Pre-K Offers; Cut Average Travel Distance For 3-K Families by Six Blocks - NYC.gov, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
3. Bill de Blasio: Mamdani’s rapport with Hochul an incredible achievement - NewsNation, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
4. With nearly 100,000 3-K and Pre-K offers this year, NYC is in "a new era for childcare," Mamdani says - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
5. Gov. Kathy Hochul says deal has been reached with LIRR unions - NBC News, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
6. Hochul’s Measured Victory in the LIRR Strike - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
7. NYC free preschool applications dip, but more families receive offers close to home - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
8. More pre-K and 3-K offers in NYC this year, and closer to home - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
9. Gov. Hochul & Mayor Mamdani extend nearly 100,000 3-K and pre-K offers - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
10. NY Gov. Hochul avoids nightmare political scenario with LIRR strike deal - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
11. Deal reached to end Long Island Rail Road strike, Gov. Kathy Hochul says - NBC News, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
12. Long Island Rail Road strike could be a problem for N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
13. Hochul, MTA largely cave to striking LIRR union workers -- but insist taxpayers won't be financially crushed - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
14. L.I.R.R. Strike Could Play a Role in New York Governor’s Race - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
15. Hochul’s schools sellout subverts public education - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
16. How the New York State budget works - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
17. Licensable picture: LIRR strike to end after a wage deal was reached, New York Governor Hochul says - Reuters Connect, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
18. Gov. Kathy Hochul says deal has been reached with LIRR unions - Modern Ghana, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
19. City says 3-K seats are getting closer to home for NYC families - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
20. LIRR Strike Ends with ‘Fair Deal,’ Says Hochul - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
21. Seneca Nation leader says Hochul is dodging meeting requests, won't discuss gaming compact - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
22. Hochul, Blakeman point fingers during LIRR strike - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026
23. LIRR Strike Ends With Contract Deal Between MTA, Unions, Hochul Says - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), May 19, 2026

1. Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze - The New York Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
2. 'Delete, Dismiss, Delete, Dismiss!': Gillibrand Clashes With AG Todd Blanche Over FBI Firings - The Times of India, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
3. ‘You’re The Witness!’ Dem Senator Throws Down With Duffy Over His YouTube Series - Mediaite, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
4. 'Oh my god!' Senator blows up at Sean Duffy as hearing devolves into chaos - rawstory.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
5. ‘You’re The Witness!’ Dem Senator Throws Down With Duffy Over His YouTube Series - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
6. Gillibrand: $156.5M grant for All Stations Accessibility Program can now proceed - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
7. Gillibrand, others introduce legislation to protect victims of exposure - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
8. Senate Dems press Duffy on ‘Great American Road Trip’ - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
9. Gillibrand Says $156.5M MTA Accessibility Grant For Bronx Can Proceed - Hoodline, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 19, 2026
10. Opinion | Trump Makes Chuck Schumer’s Day by Endorsing Ken Paxton - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
11. RAW: Sen. Chuck Schumer blasts President Trump, GOP over DOJ 'slush fund', economy - WKOW, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
12. RAW: Sen. Chuck Schumer blasts President Trump, GOP over DOJ 'slush fund', economy - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
13. Licensable picture: Weekly Senate Caucus Luncheons on Capitol Hill - Reuters Connect, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
14. Senate to vote again on push to restrict Trump's Iran war powers - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
15. Schumer Says Democrats Will Win Texas Senate Seat After Trump Endorses Paxton in GOP Primary - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
16. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump China Trip As 'Photo Op' With Xi Jinping, Says Visit Delivers 'Nothing' On Fent - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
17. Democrats Decry Trump’s $1.8 Billion “Slush Fund to Reward His Own Allies” - Truthout, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
18. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the Iran War | May 18, 2026 | Video - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
19. ‘Texas is a huge mess’: Chuck Schumer says Democrats are in better shape to flip state - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
20. Licensable picture: Congressional memebrs host forum on Live Nation- Ticketmaster monopoly on Capitol Hill - Reuters Connect, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
21. Close loophole that lets federal government buy New Yorkers’ privacy (Guest Opinion by Michelle Dahl) - Syracuse.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026
22. US Senate Democrats push eighth vote to limit Iran conflict - Middle East Eye, (Chuck Schumer), May 19, 2026

1. AG James and 24 states sue Trump administration over student loan limits - WRGB, (Letitia James), May 19, 2026
2. NY AG warns against price gouging as LIRR strike drags on - WSHU, (Letitia James), May 19, 2026
3. James Warns Against Price Gouging During Rail Strike - Huntington Now, (Letitia James), May 19, 2026

1. Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli - PoliticsNY, (Tom DiNapoli), May 19, 2026
2. State report: What local industrial development agencies did in 2024 - Utica Observer Dispatch, (Tom DiNapoli), May 19, 2026

1. Press Release: Garbarino Introduces Volunteer First Responder Housing Act to Aid Emergency Responders - Quiver Quantitative, (Andrew Garbarino), May 19, 2026
2. 9/11 health care program funding through 2090 to be put to a vote Thursday - News12, (Andrew Garbarino), May 19, 2026
3. Garbarino Poised to Lead House Homeland Security Committee - NTD News, (Andrew Garbarino), May 19, 2026
4. Garbarino Introduces Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, Congressman Andrew Garbarino - New York, 2nd (R), May 19, 2026

1. Malliotakis, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Strip Taxpayer-Funded Pensions from Members Convicted of Sexual Abuse - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), May 19, 2026
2. Staten Island’s Malliotakis introduces bill to strip pensions from lawmakers convicted of sex crimes - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 19, 2026
3. Malliotakis, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Strip Taxpayer-Funded Pensions from Members Convicted of Sexual Abuse, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), May 19, 2026
4. Protesters urge Malliotakis to restore health care funding over increased ICE spending - Brooklyn Paper, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 19, 2026
5. Press Release: Malliotakis and Dingell Propose Bill to End Federal Pensions for Convicted Sexual Offenders in Congress - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 19, 2026
6. Protesters urge Malliotakis to restore health care funding over increased ICE spending - PoliticsNY, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 19, 2026
7. Press Release: Dingell and Malliotakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Revoke Pensions for Congressmembers Convicted of Sexual Abuse - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 19, 2026
8. House Committee Approves Bipartisan Bill to Advance US-Greece Defense Cooperation - GreekReporter.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 19, 2026

1. Video Voters go to the polls in key primaries - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, (John Katko), May 19, 2026
2. Cuban leaders warn US against military action - Yahoo, (John Katko), May 19, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Blumenthal Seeks Breakup Of Ticket-Selling Group - CT News Junkie, (Richard Blumenthal), May 19, 2026
2. Lawmakers Hold Forum on Ticketmaster Amid Illegal Monopoly Verdict - C-SPAN, (Richard Blumenthal), May 19, 2026
3. Bipartisan senators unveil legislation banning gambling ads to minors - The Hill, (Richard Blumenthal), May 19, 2026
4. Licensable picture: Congressional memebrs host forum on Live Nation- Ticketmaster monopoly on Capitol Hill - Reuters Connect, (Richard Blumenthal), May 19, 2026
5. Senators Britt and Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan GAME Act to Ban Gambling Ads Targeting Minors - Bettors Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), May 19, 2026