Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams’ deputy mayor takes swing at Mamdani over tax on second homes - Courthouse News, (Eric Adams), September 1, 2026

1. Hochul Accuses Trump of Betraying 9/11 Victims by ‘Defunding the Police’ - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
2. Hochul says Trump is ‘defunding the police’ amid growing tension with Washington - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
3. Blakeman defends use of AI in campaign ads against Hochul - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
4. Gov backs away from sentence commutations while pardoning six New Yorkers - Queens Daily Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
5. Hochul calls on federal government to restore counterterrorism funds - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
6. Trump slams Gov Kathy Hochul over New York's ICE partnership ban - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
7. Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Hello to Upper West Side at Farmers’ Markets - OurTownNY, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
8. NY Gov Kathy Hochul accuses Trump of ‘defunding the police,’ says DHS is ‘withholding’ counterterror funds - WFIN, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
9. Federal judge strikes down NY law penalizing fossil fuel companies for climate change - WGME, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
10. Hochul campaigns in ‘Little Caribbean’ in Brooklyn - caribbeanlife.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
11. Hochul, Mamdani press Trump for $87M he promised on Truth Social -- but feds say NY has unspent aide - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
12. New York Climate ‘Superfund’ Law Falls in Court - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
13. LG pick Adrienne Adams campaigns in her native Southeast Queens - Queens Daily Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
14. Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani call on President Trump to release $87M in counterterrorism funding - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
15. Blakeman vows to restaff NYS parole board as he blames Hochul for parolee's deadly NYC shooting spree - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
16. New York Leaders Accuse Trump Of Defunding The Police In Counterterror Funding Fight - News12 | Brooklyn, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
17. Accusations of Racism Enter into Governor’s Race - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
18. Spencer Pratt and MAGA Allies Slam NY Gov Kathy Hochul for Wearing Hijab at Islamic Center: 'Bowing to the Third World' - Yahoo Lifestyle Canada, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
19. ​Sean Spicer blasts Kathy Hochul for donning hijab in disgusting promotion of oppression - news24.com.au, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
20. AOC reacts to Trump: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago' - KRXI2, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
21. AOC reacts to Trump: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago' - KUTV, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
22. Dems push Hochul to block staggering 72% tax rate slapped on NYC’s first full casino - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
23. Hochul wears hijab at NYC Islamic center ahead of 9/11 anniversary, sparking backlash - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
24. Conservatives slam NY Gov. Hochul for wearing head scarf at Islamic center - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
25. Hochul wears hijab at NYC Islamic center ahead of 9/11 anniversary, sparking backlash - abcnews4.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
26. Hochul wears hijab at NYC Islamic center ahead of 9/11 anniversary, sparking backlash - KRCR, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026
27. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Wore A Hijab And You Know What Happened Next - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 1, 2026

1. As Canada Plans Retaliation, Senate Democrats Move to Repeal Trump Tariffs - WWD, (Chuck Schumer), September 1, 2026
2. Schumer takes aim at Trump’s tariffs with new bill - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), September 1, 2026
3. Schumer to introduce bill targeting Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada - CityNews Kitchener, (Chuck Schumer), September 1, 2026
4. Schumer to introduce bill targeting Trump's latest tariffs on Canada - Castanet, (Chuck Schumer), September 1, 2026
5. Ted Cruz says to elect Ashley Hinson to 'Make Chuck Schumer Cry Again' - Muscatine Journal, (Chuck Schumer), September 1, 2026
6. U.S. Senate Minority Leaderto introduce bill targeting Trump’s latest tariffs on Canadian goods - RED FM Canada, (Chuck Schumer), September 1, 2026

1. Trump admin fires back over ‘lawfare’ after AG James staffer claims he was pushed to target prez - New York Post, (Letitia James), September 1, 2026
2. Leaked email accuses New York AG's office of improperly targeting Trump - Times Herald-Record, (Letitia James), September 1, 2026
3. AG Letitia James' aide accused of targeting Trump was fired by his DOJ, won $795K in discrimination case - New York Post, (Letitia James), September 1, 2026
4. Rob Bonta & Tish James’ war on local news: blocking Nexstar-Tegna deal - New York Post, (Letitia James), September 1, 2026
5. NYAG James comments on State Fair's Law Enforcement Day as her office deals with an email controversy - wrvo.org, (Letitia James), September 1, 2026
6. Two Reports Expose The Failure Of NY Attorney General Letitia James - Black Westchester, (Letitia James), September 1, 2026
7. Amazon inflated ad prices, overcharged businesses $20 billion, lawsuit alleges - Newsday, (Letitia James), September 1, 2026

1. Harckham Provides $100K Grant to Support Bedford Seniors - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), September 1, 2026

1. Vets for AI - The American Prospect, (Max Rose), September 1, 2026
2. He Champions Centrist Dems On Cable. He Also Works For Big AI. - The Lever, (Max Rose), September 1, 2026
3. Rose Gold Apple Watch Iphone 14 Pro Max An Empty Road In The Middle Of Nowhere With Mountains In The Background At Sunset Or Sunrise - krepsiniozinios, (Max Rose), September 1, 2026

1. Democrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York? - Arc XP, (Sean P. Maloney), September 1, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Military Has ‘No Plans’ to Send Troops to the Polls”, September 2, 2026
2. Read the 23-State [Corrected] First Circuit Opposition to Staying the TRO in the USPS Mail Ballot Case, September 2, 2026
3. Tammy Patrick Declaration: “Effectively Impossible” to Implement USPS Rules in Time for November’s Elections, September 2, 2026
4. “Mullin says DHS could deploy to polling sites for ‘specific’ threats, arrests”, September 2, 2026
5. “Convicted MAGA election denier declines job in California amid pressure from Newsom” (It’s Tina Peters), September 2, 2026
6. Society for the Rule of Law Amicus Brief in 1st Circuit Explains How Federal Voting Statutes Preclude the USPS Mail Ballot Ruling, September 2, 2026
7. “LATEST DATA: 43% of 18-year-olds in the US are registered to vote. Rates are on the rise, but 2.5 million remain unregistered.”, September 1, 2026
8. Federal Government Asks First Circuit to Allow It to Use New USPS Mail Ballot Rule for November Elections; Court Orders Response by 5 PM Today, September 1, 2026
9. Fall 2026 Junior Election Law Scholars Workshop Call for Papers, September 1, 2026
10. ELB Book Corner: Bonotti & Nwokora: “Towards a “Civic Model” of Political Finance”, September 1, 2026
11. “Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail”, September 1, 2026