New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

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1. Ex-NYC Mayor Adams calls on politicians to denounce police hit with snowballs after storm - KOMO, (Eric Adams), February 24, 2026
2. NYC Mayor Criticized After Mob Pelts Snowballs at Police During Blizzard - VINnews, (Eric Adams), February 24, 2026
3. Ex-NYC Mayor Adams calls on politicians to denounce police hit with snowballs after storm - National News Desk, (Eric Adams), February 24, 2026
4. Mamdani to Appoint Racial Equity Advocate to Lead City Planning - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), February 24, 2026
5. Handmade by human hands using machines - Digg, (Eric Adams), February 24, 2026
6. Ex-NYC Mayor Adams calls on politicians to denounce police hit with snowballs after storm - KBOI, (Eric Adams), February 24, 2026
7. New Yorkers throw snow at police after park snowball fight - The Washington Post, (Eric Adams), February 24, 2026

1. Evening Briefing in Buffalo: Feb. 24 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
2. Op-Ed | Lawmakers should follow Hochul’s lead and support innovation — not litigation - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
3. Governor Hochul Continues Statewide World Cup Rollout with Free Community Viewing Events at Stony Brook University and Kensico Dam Plaza | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
4. Lawler, New York GOP Delegation Invites Governor Hochul to Washington for Direct Policy Discussion - Congressman Mike Lawler (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
5. New York releases draft BNPL rules - Payments Dive, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
6. Senator O'Mara questions Higher Education budget panel on proposals impacting AI and Workforce Development (Watch) - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
7. $5M in grants awarded to help pro-housing communities - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
8. Hochul demands Trump refund $13.5B in tariff costs to New Yorkers - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
9. Will Mamdani Abolish Police, Or Simply Make Them Obsolete? – OpEd - Eurasia Review, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
10. Governor Hochul Announces $5M in Grants Awarded to Help Pro-Housing Communities Boost Housing Production - Homes and Community Renewal (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
11. Joint Senate-Assembly hearings on Governor Hochul’s 2026-2027 Executive Budget continue on Tuesday ~ Topic: Higher Education ~ Watch here beginning at 12:30 PM - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
12. Hochul proposes $30M in tariff relief for New York farmers - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
13. Exclusive | Hochul lets Long Island grandpa keep his pee-themed license plate in win for dad jokes - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
14. Hochul calls on Trump ad­min­is­tration to refund $13.5B in tariff revenue to New Yorkers - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
15. NY Assembly Republicans unveil three-part plan to lower energy costs - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
16. Flush with donations, Hochul opts out of NY matching funds for re-election campaign - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
17. GOV. KATHY HOCHUL'S HAND-PICKED STATE PRISON CHIEF MAY HAVE KILLED ROBERT BROOKS WITH 'DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE'—JUDGE - the free lance news, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
18. New York House Re­pub­licans urge meeting with Hochul to discuss state's chal­lenges - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
19. New York state excludes Greene County from transit study - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
20. Governor Hochul Announces Fanatics to Expand New York City Operations, Creating 300 New Jobs - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
21. Central NY Evening Briefing: Feb. 24 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
22. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: Feb. 23 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
23. Governor Hochul Announces New Nation-Leading Regulation to Establish Comprehensive Consumer Protections For Buy Now, Pay Later Loans - dfs.ny.gov, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
24. NY Governor Demands $13.5B in Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling - Fine Day 102.3, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
25. Supreme Court blocks Trump’s global tariffs, sparks political reactions - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
26. Long Island grandpa peeved after PB4WEGO license plate revoked by DMV — now he’s asking governor to step in - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
27. The State of New York Launches New African American Heritage Grant Program - The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026
28. Hochul's 'Solution' To Allegedly High Car Insurance Costs Is A Band-Aid On Society's Larger Wound - Streetsblog New York City, (Kathy Hochul), February 24, 2026

1. 2026 Joint Session of Congress Address PHOTO GALLERY - localnewslive.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 24, 2026
2. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on President Trump’s Consideration Of Military Action Against Iran, Says, “The President Should Be Focused On Reducing Costs For Americans, Not Abusing His Power To Start More Foreign Wars” - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 24, 2026
3. 'This is serious' — Chuck Schumer voices concern ahead of Rubio's Iran briefing to Gang of 8 - TRT World, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
4. Senate Minority Leader Schumer Holds News Conference Ahead of State of the Union - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
5. Schumer’s Irresponsible Political Games Enter Double Digits - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
6. Democrats Use Their SOTU Invites to Send Trump a Message - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
7. Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech - Reuters, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
8. UPDATE Schumer Invites Bronx Mother of Detained H.S. Student Dylan Lopez Contreras to State of the Union Address - Norwood News, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
9. Senate Democrats speaks ahead of tonight's State of the Union address - WCNC, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
10. Tunnel worker was to be Schumer’s guest at State of Union as symbol of Trump’s cuts - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
11. White House plays hardball with Democrats over DHS shutdown - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
12. Marie Maynard Daly of Queens was a trailblazer in science and opened doors for generations of scientists. In 1947, she became the first African American woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry! Her research linked cholesterol to heart disease and res - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
13. Sen. Schumer Predicts State of the Union Address Will Be "Long, Painful, and Tedious" - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
14. Schumer announces new "Virginia's Law" legislation - Bee Group Newspapers, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
15. Marco Rubio briefs senior members of Congress on Iran - thenationalnews.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
16. Bronx nurse whose son was grabbed by ICE is Schumer’s SOTU guest - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
17. Democrats Invite Epstein Survivors to State of the Union - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
18. Democrats say they'll ensure Trump's new 15% tariffs are temporary - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
19. Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill as impasse deepens - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
20. Press conference with Epstein survivors ahead of State of the Union address in Washington - Reuters Connect, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
21. Honeoye Falls businessman to be Schumer's SOTU guest - WUHF, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
22. Senate Democrats push for Trump tariff rebates - Live Updates - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
23. Does Senate vote today on shutdown? Will the government reopen today? - The News Journal, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
24. 🚨 BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.S. sending six more F-22s to the Middle East. If the deployment continues, it is for a reason, and I believe that today we will find out why... Source: @EISNspotter - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
25. WNY guests to attend Trump’s State of the Union - 13wham.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
26. Exclusive: No. 2 House Democrat to skip Trump’s State of the Union address - 1430wcmy.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
27. Chuck Schumer TEARS INTO Trump Over Tariff Push After SC Ruling: ‘Republicans Will Join Us Soon’ - Oneindia, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
28. 'Gang of 8' Meeting Hours Ahead of Trump's State of Union Speech Raises Eyebrows - International Business Times, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026
29. Dozens of Democrats plan to skip Trump's SOTU, several invite Epstein survivors - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 24, 2026

1. AG James files amicus brief defending NYC sanctuary city laws after federal challenge - amNewYork, (Letitia James), February 24, 2026
2. Snow removal contractors: Attorney General James warns New Yorkers to be wary when hiring them - Newsday, (Letitia James), February 24, 2026
3. Pam Bondi thought grand jurors were stupid. They showed her a thing or two. - The Hill, (Letitia James), February 24, 2026

1. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli shares budget concerns - The Capitol Pressroom, (Tom DiNapoli), February 24, 2026

1. Garbarino's plus one tonight is Jesse Garcia - Newsday, (Andrew Garbarino), February 24, 2026
2. FEMA still hasn’t reimbursed hospitals for COVID-19 work - Verite News, (Andrew Garbarino), February 24, 2026
3. LaLota, Garbarino Earn Party Nods for Congress - Long Island Life & Politics, (Andrew Garbarino), February 24, 2026

1. Malliotakis Slams Mamdani’s Silence on NYPD Snowball Attack - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), February 24, 2026
2. Malliotakis Slams Mamdani’s Silence on NYPD Snowball Attack, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), February 24, 2026
3. Press Release: Malliotakis Criticizes Mayor Mamdani for Silence on NYPD Snowball Attack - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 24, 2026
4. Dyker Heights firehouse to receive federal funding for upgrades - The Brooklyn Home Reporter -, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 24, 2026

1. Democratic Party Leaning Into Breakup With AIPAC: Report - Hot 100.9, (Jamaal Bowman), February 24, 2026

1. Tenney, Schumer reveal guests for State of the Union - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Claudia Tenney), February 24, 2026
2. Lawmakers urge search for gallium in U.S. - The River Reporter, (Claudia Tenney), February 24, 2026
3. State of the Union: How to watch on Tuesday, guests from Rochester area, and more - WHEC.com, (Claudia Tenney), February 24, 2026

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. The Colbert Aftershock - status.news, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
2. Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview - The Guardian, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
3. Trump 2026 State of the Union: Which Connecticut members of Congress are not attending - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
4. Colbert-Talarico interview being investigated by Democrats after FCC dust-up - Fox News, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
5. READ: High-Ranking Senate Dem Demands Answers From Paramount as Colbert Interview Dispute Sparks Probe - Mediaite, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
6. Sen. Blumenthal investigates Binance following reports of Iran-linked sanctions evasion - The Block, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
7. New Bill: Senator Richard Blumenthal introduces S. 3875: Responsible Firearms Marketing Act - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
8. Blumenthal Seeks FCC Records on ‘Weaponization’ of Equal Time Rule - TVTechnology, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
9. Sen. Blumenthal on his recent trip to Ukraine, plus CT residents send aid to the region - Connecticut Public, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
10. Senator Singles Out FCC Bureau Chiefs On ‘Equal Time’ Concerns - Radio & Television Business Report, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
11. Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration to Immediately Resci... - Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
12. Senator Opens Binance Probe Into Alleged Iran, Russia Violations - Bloomberg Law News, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
13. Amazon plans $12 billion data center buildout in Louisiana - The American Bazaar, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
14. Senate Dem Seeks Info On FCC's Equal Time Enforcement - Law360, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
15. Binance faces US senator's inquiry over reported Iranian, Russian transactions - MLex, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
16. After latest Ukraine trip, CT's Blumenthal hopeful for sanctions bill vote - Connecticut Public, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
17. Ex-RNC Chair Shares Sad Prediction About GOP And Trump's State Of The Union - AOL.com, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
18. Immigration agency attorney resigns, raises alarm to CT lawmaker: ‘ICE is lying to Congress’ - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
19. ICE whistleblower comes forward to testify before Congress - MS NOW, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
20. Senate Democrats press CFTC chair on prediction markets - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
21. Binance, the world's largest virtual asset exchange, is once again at the center of a massive "judic.. - 매일경제, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026
22. ICE officer training is ‘deficient’ and ‘broken,’ former agency lawyer tells congressional forum - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), February 24, 2026

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