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1. Mamdani to swap parking spots for more than 6,500 curbside Empire Bins across NYC - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), April 19, 2026
2. 'We're taxing the rich': Kevin O'Leary and Bill de Blasio debate NYC Mayor Mamdani's new tax on second homes - CNN, (Bill de Blasio), April 18, 2026
3. Chilling footage shows moment thug gunned down teen boy in Queens park - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 18, 2026
4. Mom of teen boy fatally shot in Queens park decries killer — and youths who filmed his death - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), April 18, 2026
5. Bill de Blasio’s ex Nomiki Konst recalls skin-crawling Eric Swalwell encounter - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), April 17, 2026
6. Zohran Mamdani may not like Eric Adams, but he’s making many of the same choices - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), April 17, 2026
7. Bill de Blasio’s ex Nomiki Konst recalls skin-crawling Eric Swalwell encounter - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), April 17, 2026
8. Video posted by Eric Adams shows 15-year-old being beaten, fatally shot in Queens playground - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), April 17, 2026
9. Zohran Mamdani expands Adams' trash-fighting pet project to 25,000 more NYC homes - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 17, 2026
10. Which countries will make Eric Adams a citizen? Predictio... 2026 - polymarket.com, (Eric Adams), April 17, 2026
11. Former Mayor Adams Blasts Mamdani for Silence After Teen Openly Beaten to Death in Queens Park - The New York Sun, (Eric Adams), April 17, 2026
12. Thousands of curbside ‘Empire’ trash bins coming to more parts of NYC - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), April 17, 2026
13. NYC to install thousands more specialized garbage bins across 5 boroughs in ongoing war on rats - CBS News, (Eric Adams), April 17, 2026
14. Mamdani expands Adams’ trash-fighting pet project to 25,000 more NYC homes - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), April 17, 2026

1. As lawmakers debate, here's why NY's auto insurance costs are so high - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
2. ‘Unprecedented’ fare hike for World Cup 2026 draws fire from FIFA, Gov. Kathy Hochul - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
3. Bruce Blakeman’s 100-day plan to ‘fix’ New York if elected governor: Lower taxes and a return to law and order - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
4. NYC's plan to tax luxury second homes, explained - Business Insider, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
5. Socialists Are Cornering Hochul on Taxing the Rich - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
6. Severe Weather Awareness Week Sparks Urgent Warning as Kathy Hochul Pushes New Yorkers to Prepare Now - Travel And Tour World, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
7. Michael Goodwin: Hochul and Mamdani are on an ideological bender — tax hike could kill NYC’s golden goose - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
8. Blakeman Warns Hochul Tax Plan Hits Businesses Hard - South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
9. Hochul proposes plan to expand protections against ICE - Saratogian, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
10. Michael Goodwin: Hochul and Mamdani are on an ideological bender — tax hike could kill NYC’s golden goose - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 19, 2026
11. AI data center deals must be carefully crafted, EPA chief says in Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review-Journal, (Lee Zeldin), April 18, 2026
12. Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 18, 2026
13. Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment - morning-times.com, (Andrew Cuomo), April 18, 2026
14. Mamdani endorses Lindsey Boylan, first Cuomo accuser, in special election - Spectrum News NY1, (Andrew Cuomo), April 18, 2026
15. Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment - Waco Tribune-Herald, (Andrew Cuomo), April 18, 2026
16. Mamdani-Endorsement - GazetteXtra, (Andrew Cuomo), April 18, 2026
17. Zohran Mamdani and the Left Made Kathy Hochul Tax the Rich - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), April 18, 2026
18. Hochul moves to protect undocumented students’ right to public schooling as national challenges mount - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), April 18, 2026
19. New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), April 18, 2026
20. Gov. Hochul announces expanded immigration protection proposals - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), April 18, 2026
21. Lee Zeldin weighs in on N.Y. politics, warns against tax hikes in exclusive interview - Spectrum News NY1, (Lee Zeldin), April 17, 2026
22. Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment - WRAL, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
23. Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment - Oskaloosa Herald, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
24. Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment - Temple Daily Telegram, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
25. Mamdani endorses Lindsey Boylan, putting him at odds with Menin again - Politico, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
26. Sandra Lee Not Wearing Engagement Ring, Dodges Wedding Question - TMZ, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
27. Mayor Mamdani backs Cuomo accuser Lindsey Boylan for Council seat - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
28. Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment - couriernews.com, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
29. Mamdani-Endorsement - Times Argus, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
30. Mamdani-Endorsement - WV News, (Andrew Cuomo), April 17, 2026
31. One of New York City’s new millionaire residents: Kathy Hochul - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
32. Hochul’s 11th-hour tax pitch angers real estate, en­courages leg­is­lature to push for more taxes - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
33. Gov Kathy Hochul - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
34. Gov. Kathy Hochul expands proposal to protect New Yorkers against ICE - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
35. NY would ban masks and limit police help for ICE in new Hochul plan - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
36. Car Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
37. NY Governor Kathy Hochul addresses rising energy costs – WWTI - InformNNY.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
38. City’s second-home tax unites Mamdani, Hochul after budget fights - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
39. Governor’s ‘Let Them Build Agenda’ deserves support | Guest Opinion - Rochester Business Journal, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
40. Kathy Hochul supports law enforcement mask ban, folds on taxing rich: Erin Maguire | RISING - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
41. Kathy Hochul wants to ban face coverings for law enforcement, limit ICE cooperation in New York - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
42. Editorial: Hochul queues up a massive real estate fight in Albany - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
43. Hochul expands immigrant pro­tection proposal as state budget talks show progress - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
44. Retail-theft drop again shows we KNOW how to drive down crime - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
45. Opinion | A New York Tax on Out-of-Towners - WSJ, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
46. Governor Hochul Announces One Biosciences to Establish U.S. Operations in Albany - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
47. NY fire departments seeing soaring vehicle insurance costs, Hochul says while pushing reforms - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
48. Hochul's NYC tax plan, Blakeman's Trump ties top NY governor's race - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
49. Staged crashes drive up NY car insurance to $4K average a year - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
50. Democrat states are desperate to tax the rich — even after they leave - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
51. Hochul Income Jumps To $1.86M In New Tax Filings - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
52. Hochul looks to ban ICE from wearing masks - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
53. 'NYC is cooked': Business leaders and Wall Streeters erupt over proposed luxury second-home tax - Business Insider, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
54. New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers - Scranton Times-Tribune, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
55. New Yorkers Can’t Afford $3,000 Car Insurance Rates - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
56. Hochul proposes legislation to strengthen New Yorkers' protections from ICE - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
57. New York's Governor Wants to Know Why Federal Agents Are Hiding Their Faces - cnynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026
58. 'NYC is cooked': Business leaders and Wall Streeters erupt over NYC's proposed luxury second-home tax - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), April 17, 2026

1. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand - New York - OpenSecrets, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 19, 2026
2. Mayor Mamdani on Kamala Harris, Chuck Schumer and AOC - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), April 19, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer calls on FIFA to cover $150 NJ Transit fares for World Cup fans heading to MetLife Stadium - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 19, 2026
4. ‘A RIPOFF’: Sen. Schumer says FIFA should pay $48M to cut down World Cup travel prices - Front Row Soccer, (Chuck Schumer), April 19, 2026
5. Chuck Schumer Calls For FBI Director Kash Patel's Resignation Over 'Erratic' Behavior: 'He Must Resign Immediately' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), April 19, 2026
6. Abdul El-Sayed says the Israeli government is as evil as Hamas - Jewish Insider, (Chuck Schumer), April 19, 2026
7. NYC's Mamdani dodges on AOC-Schumer challenge, sidesteps Harris 2028 question - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 19, 2026
8. Mamdani sidesteps question on whether he supports AOC challenging Schumer - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 19, 2026
9. "Shameful, 180-degree reversal": US Senate Democrats slam Trump administration for extending waiver on Russian oil - ANI News, (Chuck Schumer), April 18, 2026
10. $267,000 Grant Awarded to Utica HomeOwnership Center - WKTV, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 17, 2026
11. Schumer, Gillibrand push for federal disaster declaration after deadly February blizzard - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 17, 2026
12. First Draft: Chuck Schumer's Gotta Go - Zeteo, (Chuck Schumer), April 17, 2026
13. This Isn’t Just Trump’s War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster. - Truthout, (Chuck Schumer), April 17, 2026
14. Cory Booker Takes on the Iran War and Paramount Merger, Chuck Schumer Blasts Donald Trump - foreignpolicyjournal.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 17, 2026
15. Ro Khanna Tells Chuck Schumer To 'Step Aside' Over Vote Against Bernie Sanders' Push To Block Israel Arms Sale: 'You Are Out Of Touch…' - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 17, 2026
16. U.S. Senate - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), April 17, 2026
17. Schumer’s handpicked Senate recruits trail primary challengers in early fundraising - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), April 17, 2026
18. Schumer calls Trump's New Yorker card for not knowing corner stores - USA Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 17, 2026
19. Is DHS still shut down Friday? Congress weighs next vote - Delawareonline.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 17, 2026

1. "Toxic" Politics and Rep. George Latimer - Larchmont Loop, (George Latimer (D)), April 17, 2026

1. NY AG Letitia James won’t release tax returns, blames staff: ‘They will make that determination’ - New York Post, (Letitia James), April 18, 2026
2. Attorney general announces ‘takedown’ of Capital Region, Hudson Valley drug ring - Times Union, (Letitia James), April 17, 2026
3. AG Letitia James investigating death after police chase in Orange County - Times Herald-Record, (Letitia James), April 17, 2026
4. 26 arrested for drug sales in Hudson Valley, Capital Region, NY AG James says - Daily Freeman, (Letitia James), April 17, 2026
5. Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing - amNewYork, (Letitia James), April 17, 2026
6. AG Letitia James investigating death after police chase in Orange County - AOL.com, (Letitia James), April 17, 2026
7. 15-year-old boy shot dead in Queens park. Here's the latest on the investigation. - CBS News, (Letitia James), April 17, 2026

1. Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Attorney General: New York, April 18, 2026
2. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Orange County, Attorney General: New York, April 17, 2026

1. Friday Headlines: What About The Buses Edition - Streetsblog Empire State, (Carl Heastie), April 17, 2026

1. Who's winning the redistricting wars? Two lawmakers weigh in. - CNN, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 19, 2026
2. Nicole Malliotakis | Congresswoman, New York District 11 | 04-17-26 - 77 WABC, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 18, 2026
3. Reps. Malliotakis, Lawler join House vote to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants - Brooklyn Eagle, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 17, 2026
4. Max Rose: Tulsi Gabbard keeps embarrassing herself to win Trump’s favor - MS NOW, (Max Rose), April 17, 2026

1. Former Congressman Jamaal Bowman Endorses Ali Aljarrah for Passaic County Commissioner - Insider NJ, (Jamaal Bowman), April 17, 2026
2. Aljarrah gets endorsement from former Squad member - New Jersey Globe, (Jamaal Bowman), April 17, 2026