New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York Governor

1. Rob Astorino, WOR and NewsMax host interview - Curtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning - iHeart, (Rob Astorino (R)), August 30, 2026
2. Impeach Andrew Cuomo - actionnetwork.org, (Andrew Cuomo), August 30, 2026
3. Gov. Kathy Hochul travels “incognito” to News 4 interview - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 30, 2026
4. Gov. Hochul Warns Canada Tariffs Will Raise Costs - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), August 30, 2026
5. HIJAB HOCHUL: Governor's Headscarf Ignites Backlash - The South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), August 30, 2026
6. Parolee Murder Spree Fuels Albany Crime Debate - The South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), August 30, 2026
7. Hochul, James sue NY sheriff's office over ICE agreement - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), August 30, 2026
8. Retired Port Authority officers tell Mamdani, Hochul to stay away from Ground Zero on 9/11 - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), August 30, 2026
9. Retired Port Authority officers tell Mamdani, Hochul to stay away from Ground Zero on 9/11 - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 30, 2026
10. Congressman Nick Langworthy Honors Chautauqua County America 250 Community Heroes - Chautauqua County, NY (.gov), (Nick Langworthy), August 29, 2026
11. Community heroes honored during congressional ceremony - - Post Journal, (Nick Langworthy), August 29, 2026
12. New York governor pledges increased High Holiday security for Jewish communities - The Jerusalem Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 29, 2026
13. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul talks Bruce Blakeman, Lake Ontario and funding for crime victim programs - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 29, 2026
14. Trump says Kathy Hochul ‘doesn’t care about New York’ after governor refuses to recognize ‘Lake America’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 29, 2026
15. Hochul-approved NY highway signs honoring Dolly Parton violate federal safety guidelines - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 29, 2026
16. Statewide ‘Stop Data Centers’ tour hits Lansing - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), August 29, 2026
17. Republican candidates visit the New York State Fair - WSYR, (Kathy Hochul), August 29, 2026
18. New York Sends Emergency Water to Puerto Rico - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), August 29, 2026
19. Hochul, Blakeman turn up the heat on campaign trail this week - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
20. Kathy Hochul sued by Sheriffs over law limiting cooperation with ICE: Erin Maguire | RISING - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
21. Trump Assails NY’s Hochul After She Rejects ‘Lake America’ Name - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
22. Hochul: Canadians are ‘critical’ to New York’s economy - WIVB News 4, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
23. Governor Hochul and Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz Announce Sentencings for Conspirators of Staged Car Crashes on New York City Highways - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
24. Hochul slams Trump for trade war with Canada, Lake Ontario renaming - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
25. Hochul adds funds for victims services providers after demand decreased awards - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
26. Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America': How New York officials are responding - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
27. Hochul boasts 'I just banned it' as New York outlaws local police partnerships with ICE - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
28. A Natural Gas Astroturf Group Says It Flipped NY Gov. Hochul - The Lever, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
29. Hochul, Kevin Bacon tout admin axing law requiring license to dance - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
30. Hochul, New York leaders reject Trump's plan to rename Lake Ontario - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
31. Hochul adds $36M for crime victim services after outcry, warnings of layoffs - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
32. These are the most important state-level elections for banks - American Banker, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
33. Hochul responds to pleas from rape centers, adds $36 million to crime victim programs - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
34. NY Gov. Hochul and AG James sue Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office over ICE agreement - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
35. Rising: August 28, 2026 - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
36. NY sitting on nearly $18M in taxpayer cash meant for charities: ‘Unacceptable’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
37. Kathy Hochul boasts ‘I just banned it’ as sheriffs challenge ICE cooperation law - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
38. Governor Hochul delivers $36 million boost to crime victim programs - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
39. Jacobson urges funding restoration to victims services organizations - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
40. Hochul joins Kevin Bacon to say, ‘Kick off your shoes and dance’ in bars and restaurants - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
41. New York Gov Hochul rejects Trump's 'Lake America' renaming with blunt message - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
42. Trump assails Hochul after she rejects ‘Lake America’ name - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
43. New York Sheriffs in Showdown With Hochul - The New York Sun, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
44. Hochul, after criticism, announces more money for rape crisis services - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
45. Hochul ICE policy ‘written in the blood of victims,’ opponent says as sheriffs sue - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
46. NY governor's race veers to ICE pacts with police as ban takes effect - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
47. Hochul, James sue Rensselaer County sheriff over ICE agreement - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
48. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez urges Gov. Hochul to sign data center bill - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
49. Capital Tonight: Aug. 27, 2026 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
50. Trump attacks New York governor over refusal to rename Lake Ontario Lake America - Межа. Новини України., (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026
51. New York Governor Slams Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Stunt, Noting Great Lakes Acronym Went from ‘HOMES’ to ‘SHAME’ - People.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 28, 2026

1. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand press conference at FeedMore WNY – News 4 Buffalo - WIVB News 4, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 30, 2026
2. Gillibrand, at Bargain Grocery in Troy, says US in ‘cost-of-living crisis’ because of Trump policies - Troy Record, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 30, 2026
3. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. - Westfair Communications, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 30, 2026
4. Gillibrand to introduce bill for refund of Trump’s Canada tariffs - Westfair Communications, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 30, 2026
5. GI ASSAULT SHOCKER - PressReader, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 30, 2026
6. Ted Cruz says to elect Ashley Hinson to 'Make Chuck Schumer Cry Again' - The Des Moines Register, (Chuck Schumer), August 30, 2026
7. Chuck Schumer’s many compromises to maintain political power - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), August 30, 2026
8. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand addresses inflation, rising prices - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 29, 2026
9. Sen. Gillibrand talks affordability in affordable grocery store - The Daily Gazette, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 29, 2026
10. Brian Schatz Looks to Steer Senate Democrats As Rising No. 2 Leader - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), August 29, 2026
11. Schumer: Trump’s Iran War Is a Total Failure - اسلام تايمز, (Chuck Schumer), August 29, 2026
12. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand addresses inflation, rising prices – News 4 Buffalo - WIVB News 4, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
13. U.S. Senator Gillibrand visits FeedMore WNY to highlight rising costs - WKBW, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
14. Sen. Gillibrand addresses high cost for WNY families - WGRZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
15. Six months since its start, Gillibrand says Iran war is driving NY families’ costs higher - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
16. Gilli­brand sounds off after report says New Yorkers paying $5,000 more for everyday es­sen­tials - Spectrum News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
17. Sen. Gillibrand, local leaders highlight rising grocery costs during Buffalo visit - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
18. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand addresses inflation, rising prices - WIVB News 4, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
19. NY, Vermont senators plan to introduce bill to repeal tariffs - Press-Republican, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
20. U.S. Senator Gillibrand visits FeedMore WNY to highlight rising costs - Yahoo News Canada, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
21. NY, Vermont senators plan to introduce bill to repeal tariffs - The Malone Telegram, (Kirsten Gillibrand), August 28, 2026
22. Democrats have a golden opportunity. They’re fighting each other instead - Salon.com, (Chuck Schumer), August 28, 2026
23. Booker Says in Trenton That Schumer Will Be the Last Baby Boomer to Lead Senate Democrats - centraljersey.com, (Chuck Schumer), August 28, 2026

1. Prosecutor in NY AG Letitia James' office says he was ordered to dig up dirt on Trump allies: report - New York Post, (Letitia James), August 30, 2026
2. Prosecutor in AG Letitia James' office says he was ordered to dig up dirt on Trump allies: report - New York Post, (Letitia James), August 30, 2026
3. NY prosecutor claims Letitia James' office directed him to target Trump - Times Union, (Letitia James), August 29, 2026
4. Letitia James’ perverse priorities fail the people of New York - New York Post, (Letitia James), August 29, 2026
5. James releases guidance to help New Yorkers access hospital financial aid - Saratogian, (Letitia James), August 29, 2026
6. Civil rights leaders rally at the National Mall to defend voting rights, 63 years after famous MLK speech - WHEC.com, (Letitia James), August 29, 2026
7. NY Gov. Hochul and AG James sue Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office over ICE agreement - WHEC.com, (Letitia James), August 28, 2026
8. Letitia James leads lawsuit against Trump Title X cuts threatening 250,000 patients - Crain's New York, (Letitia James), August 28, 2026
9. These are the most important state-level elections for banks - American Banker, (Letitia James), August 28, 2026
10. New York State countersues Rensselaer County over agreement with ICE - WXXI News, (Letitia James), August 28, 2026

1. DiNapoli: Growing number of local governments reporting plans to override property tax cap - Saratogian, (Tom DiNapoli), August 30, 2026

1. Assemblyman announces $2 million for Piermont, Spring Valley - Mid Hudson News, (Carl Heastie), August 30, 2026

1. Halpin is challenging Garbarino at an age when most are in retirement - Newsday, (Andrew Garbarino), August 28, 2026

1. Rep. Mondaire Jones on why SCOTUS expansion is necessary - MS NOW, (Mondaire Jones), August 28, 2026

1. Meet the MAGA-rapping sticker mogul running to replace Elise Stefanik in Congress - Washington Examiner, (Elise Stefanik), August 29, 2026

1. Election 2026: Tenney says energy costs, concerns over ‘communism’ at top of voters’ minds in NY-24 race - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Claudia Tenney), August 29, 2026
2. Rep. Tenney Unveils 2026 Election Policy Plan - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Claudia Tenney), August 29, 2026
3. Congresswoman Tenney Unveils her 2026 “Make Voting Great Again” Plan to Strengthen Election Integrity, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), August 28, 2026
4. Press Release: Claudia Tenney Unveils 2026 Election Integrity Plan - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), August 28, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 - CBS News, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
2. Senate Democrat: Ukraine needs ‘more air defense’ - The Hill, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
3. Face the Facts: Sen. Blumenthal on Ukraine support and a bill reining in electricity rates - NBC Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
4. Sen. Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in Ukraine - CBS News, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
5. Sen. Blumenthal backs bipartisan effort to prevent data centers from driving up electricity prices - News12 | Long Island, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
6. Blumenthal urges stronger US air defense and sanctions against Russia - UA.NEWS, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
7. 'A moment of extreme urgency': US pushes for immediate sanctions on Russia - RBC-Ukraine, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
8. Senator Blumenthal says Ukraine needs additional air defense — The Hill - UA.NEWS, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
9. Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 - CBS News, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
10. Sen. Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions bill amid "moment of extreme urgency" - CBS News, (Richard Blumenthal), August 30, 2026
11. Sen. Blumenthal demands answers amid reports of increased ICE activity - News12 | Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), August 29, 2026
12. Senator Blumenthal returns from Ukraine - WFSB, (Richard Blumenthal), August 28, 2026
13. Sen. Blumenthal discusses his Ukraine visit and Russia sanctions bill - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), August 28, 2026
14. Sen. Blumenthal discusses his Ukraine visit, Russia sanctions bill - MS NOW, (Richard Blumenthal), August 28, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. Tell Secretaries of State to end voter suppression among college students! Sign on >> - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), August 30, 2026