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1. Judge dismisses ex-NYPD commissioner's lawsuit alleging 'systemic corruption' in police department - AP News, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
2. Ex-Police Commissioner’s Lawsuit Against New York City Is Dismissed - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
3. Taking page from Adams, Mayor Mamdani proposes NYC library cuts - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
4. Mamdani reverses Adams decision to add 5k officers to NYPD - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
5. Eric Adams, City Officials Beat Ex-NYPD Head’s Corruption Suit - Bloomberg Law News, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
6. Judge tosses ex-NYPD Commissioner Donlon’s corruption suit vs. Eric Adams, top police brass - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
7. Article | Sheena Wright and David Banks, former top Adams officials, launch podcast - POLITICO Pro, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
8. Ex-NYPD head appeals ruling tossing out Adams lawsuit - The Center Square, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
9. A ‘foolhardy proposal?’ Staten Island pols criticize NYC Mayor Mamdani’s move to scrap 5,000 new NYPD hires - SILive.com, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
10. US Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Alleging NYPD Corruption Under Adams - Law.com, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026
11. Ex-Cop Commissioner's RICO Suit Against NYPD, Adams Tossed - Law360, (Eric Adams), February 19, 2026

1. Environmental groups sue EPA over climate regulation rollbacks: ‘Politics overriding science’ - WFAE, (Lee Zeldin), February 19, 2026
2. Gov. Hochul heads to D.C. for National Governors Association meeting - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
3. Watch Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement of $16 million for New Rochelle - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
4. What’s up Hochul’s sleeve? - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
5. Mayor Mantello Announces $4.3 Million in Additional State Funding - TroyNY.gov, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
6. Hochul increases funding across NY state as Mamdani sounds alarm on NYC budget hole - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
7. Governor Hochul Announces Guidelines for $200 Million in Strategic Investments to Revitalize Downtown Albany - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
8. Medical Aid in Dying Act Now Law - The East Hampton Star, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
9. State Senate assembles 'working group' to push Hochul on ICE reforms - NY State of Politics, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
10. Gov. Hochul announces additional funds for Buffalo, municipalities throughout New York State - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
11. Tioga Co. Legislature Urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to Declare Energy State of Emergency - WENY News, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
12. Hochul hikes state budget proposal to $263 billion following Mamdani bailout - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
13. What's in Hochul's budget amendments released Thursday - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
14. Hochul showers more funds on struggling cities - observertoday.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
15. State allocates additional $150M to non-NYC municipalities - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
16. New York governor pulls robotaxi expansion proposal for cities outside Big Apple - The Guardian, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
17. New York to Back Away From Robotaxi Pilot Programs Upstate - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
18. Hochul suddenly rolls back Waymo expansion plan that drew fury from taxi drivers, unions - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
19. As Hochul posts AI images of herself, she aims to ban the tech in political attack ads - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
20. Hochul proposes cut to adult home advocacy program - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
21. Governor Hochul announces $150M in state aid for municipalities outside NYC - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
22. Critics say tax on nicotine pouches would give smokers less reason to quit - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
23. State Republicans rally around Blakeman - Babylon Beacon, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
24. New York Gov. Hochul drops robotaxi service proposal for outside NYC in blow to Waymo - CNBC, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
25. New York Governor Hochul pulls robotaxi expansion proposal - WKZO, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
26. Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani clashes with Hochul over tax hikes as some critics warn of catastrophe - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
27. See photos as New Rochelle mayor reacts to Gov. Hochul's announcement - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
28. City of Buffalo to receive $40M in assistance from New York State - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
29. Mamdani leaves Hochul in the lurch and Dems scrambling with brazen 'tax the rich' ultimatum: 'Slap in the face' - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
30. Hochul backpedals on self-driving car pilot outside NYC after driver group outcry - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
31. New York’s Robotaxi Plan Pulled in Blow to Waymo Expansion - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
32. Gateway Tunnel: Trump admin releases rest of $205M in funds, work likely to resume next week - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
33. New York’s Trapped at Work Act—Governor Signs Amendment into Law - Epstein Becker Green, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
34. State Senate Republicans urge Hochul to reverse $1.5B grant to NYC - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
35. After federal funds pulled, Hochul promises to reconnect New Rochelle - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
36. NYC's Mamdani warns of property tax hike if state rejects proposed wealth tax - KVAL, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026
37. Gov. Hochul removes self-driving car proposal from New York State budget - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 19, 2026

1. Sen. Gillibrand & other officials introduce legislation to guarantee paid sick leave for American workers - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 19, 2026
2. Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Guarantee Paid Sick Leave Nationwide - Tioga Publishing, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 19, 2026
3. Inside Chuck Schumer’s evolution on government shutdowns - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
4. Chuck Schumer drafts bill to protect Pride flags at national park sites like Stonewall memorial - Advocate.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
5. Sen. Charles Schumer proposes federal bill to eliminate statute‑of‑limitations barriers for abuse survivors - ABC7 New York, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
6. Chris Roemer: The United States is a long way from united | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
7. Schumer Vows to Fight for ‘Pride’ Flag on Gov’t Property - Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
8. The DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files is a travesty. The White House press secretary says, “We are moving on.” But, in France, the Paris prosecutor's office just opened two investigations based on new leads from the released files. And in Britain, former prince - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
9. Leaders Jeffries, Schumer Announce Gov. Abigail Spanberger Will Deliver the Democratic Response to Trump’s State of the Union Address on 2/24 - Blue Virginia, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
10. Hunt Slams The Left's 'Jim Crow 2.0' Argument Against Voter ID: 'A Slap In The Face To Black People Who Lived Through That Era' - FOX News Radio, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
11. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
12. SAVE America Act would require in-person proof of citizenship, ending online registration - WRGB, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
13. Trump admin reportedly knew of a rise in ICE use of force; Sen. Schumer wants to give pride flag more protections - Straight Arrow News - SAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
14. Schumer files legislation for the US flag, pride flag to have the same federal protections - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
15. Boycotting Trump’s State of the Union is performative politics - UnHerd, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
16. Senate Democrats Propose DHS Funding Compromise as Shutdown Continues - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
17. Senate to vote on SAVE America Act as voter ID debate intensifies - WBFF, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026
18. DHS Partial Shutdown Hits Day 4 And No End In Sight - Homeland Security Today, (Chuck Schumer), February 19, 2026

1. Attorney General James secures $2.5M settlement, reforms to improve mental health - WRGB, (Letitia James), February 19, 2026
2. AG Letitia James settles with emblem health - WGRZ, (Letitia James), February 19, 2026
3. AG James warns of "Pig Butchering" scams - Sun Community News, (Letitia James), February 19, 2026
4. EmblemHealth to pay $2.5M after state probe of flawed mental health network - Crain's New York Business, (Letitia James), February 19, 2026
5. NY Attorney General Letitia James Leads Multi-State Opposition to SAVE - Hoodline, (Letitia James), February 19, 2026
6. NY sues Trump administration over suspension of energy projects - Times Union, (Letitia James), February 19, 2026
7. New York AG Sues To Restore Nearly $8B In Energy Grants - Hoodline, (Letitia James), February 19, 2026

1. Attorney General James Secures Sweeping Reforms Improving Access to Mental Health Care for EmblemHealth Members, Attorney General: New York, February 19, 2026

1. See photos as New Rochelle mayor reacts to Gov. Hochul's announcement - Lohud, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 19, 2026
2. Mamdani leaves Hochul in the lurch and Dems scrambling with brazen 'tax the rich' ultimatum: 'Slap in the face' - New York Post, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 19, 2026

1. Mamdani leaves Hochul in the lurch and Dems scrambling with brazen 'tax the rich' ultimatum: 'Slap in the face' - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), February 19, 2026

1. New York courts give Democrats go-ahead to redraw Malliotakis' district - Politico, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
2. A new Supreme Court gerrymandering case is nightmare fuel for Democrats - vox.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
3. Appeals court green lights effort to redraw U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ district - amNewYork, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
4. Appeals court sides with Democrats in redistricting case that threatens Malliotakis seat - New York Daily News, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
5. New York Democrats urge Supreme Court to stay out of redistricting case - Roll Call, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
6. Only Supreme Court remains: Ruling allows Dem-friendly redrawing of Staten Island’s congressional map - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
7. Republicans hope Supreme Court can stop new lines being drawn for NYC’s only GOP House seat - San Francisco Chronicle, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
8. Appeals court sides with Democrats in case to redraw Rep. Mallio­takis' seat - Spectrum News NY1, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
9. New York Appellate Court Allows Redraw of Congressional Map to Move Forward - Democracy Docket, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
10. Republicans hope Supreme Court can stop new lines being drawn for NYC's only GOP House seat - Newsday, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
11. Redrawing of NYC’s Sole GOP House Seat Must Proceed, Court Says - Bloomberg Law News, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
12. Republicans hope Supreme Court can stop new lines being drawn for NYC’s only GOP House seat - The Killeen Daily Herald, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
13. New York court greenlights redistricting of GOP-leaning Staten Island - Courthouse News, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
14. Republicans hope Supreme Court can stop new lines being drawn for NYC’s only GOP House seat - oskaloosa.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
15. Republicans hope Supreme Court can stop new lines being drawn for NYC’s only GOP House seat - Henry Herald, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
16. New York Redistricting Lawsuit - WV News, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
17. New York Redistricting Lawsuit - The Daily Review, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026
18. New York appeals court rejects GOP bid to block redistricting plan - The Black Chronicle, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 19, 2026