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1. The booby trap Eric Adams set for Zohran Mamdani - Politico, (Eric Adams), January 27, 2026
2. The City Council will let three of Eric Adams’ vetoes stand – while overriding 17 others. - cityandstateny.com, (Eric Adams), January 27, 2026
3. Mayoral control paradox: Zohran Mamdani inherits a school board he doesn’t yet control - Chalkbeat, (Eric Adams), January 27, 2026
4. OK Zohran, so you aced the storm. - cityandstateny.com, (Eric Adams), January 27, 2026
5. Mamdani’s switch on COPA is one small sign the mayor is bowing to common sense - New York Post, (Eric Adams), January 27, 2026

1. Exclusive | Trump signs executive order for feds to take over LA’s ‘nightmare’ wildfire rebuild in huge boost for victims - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), January 27, 2026
2. Hochul's running mate going down to wire - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
3. Kathy Hochul’s Challenger Is All In On ICE - New York Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
4. Joint Senate-Assembly hearings on Governor Hochul’s 2026-2027 Executive Budget get underway on Monday ~ Topic: Agriculture/Parks and Recreation ~ Watch here beginning at 12:30 PM - nysenate.gov, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
5. Exclusive: Over 50 Westchester leaders endorse Gov. Hochul for reelection - fox5ny.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
6. Legislators say Hochul’s budget proposal ignores affordability - adirondackexplorer.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
7. Labor makes its push for Hochul - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
8. Gov. Hochul touts Radical AI’s first-in-New York autonomous materials science lab at Brooklyn Navy Yard - brooklynpaper.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
9. 'Bald-Faced Liar': NY Gov Kathy Hochul Shows No Mercy To Kristi Noem; Warns Trump Of Action If... - The Times of India, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
10. State unveils renderings of new Wadsworth building - timesunion.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
11. State politi­cians respond to second Min­neapolis shooting as Hochul calls on Noem to resign - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
12. WNY health center push for more funding - wgrz.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
13. Hochul urges New Yorkers to use expanded child care tax credit - democratandchronicle.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
14. Political Pulse: NY Farm Bureau reacts to Gov Hochul's budget - foxrochester.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
15. New York projected to lose 2 seats in Congress, new data shows - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
16. On the State of the State address - riverreporter.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
17. RSVP by 1/29: Gov. Hochul & Dan Clark on budget negotiations and what comes next - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
18. Pressure Mounts on Kristi Noem and White House as Kathy Hochul Calls for her Ouster - lavocedinewyork.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
19. Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman demands NY adopt antisemitism definition that Mamdani rolled back - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
20. Governor Hochul Highlights Expanded Child Tax Credits - Oldies 93.5, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
21. After Cannabis Shake-Up in New York, Hochul’s Leadership Is Questioned - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
22. "Trump's vindictive quest to hurt New Yorkers" Gov. Hochul statement on funding cuts - cbs6albany.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
23. New grant program aims to strengthen New York’s food and fiber supply chains - cbs6albany.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
24. Governor Calls for DHS Secretary to Be Removed - lilifepolitics.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026
25. Governor calls for Noem to resign saying she ‘forfeited her right to lead’ - The Independent, (Kathy Hochul), January 27, 2026

1. Will government shut down again? NY Dems vow to block deportation funds - lohud.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 27, 2026
2. Chuck Schumer: In wake of ICE's abuses, Senate shouldn't pass DHS budget - waaytv.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
3. Schumer: 'Fix should come from Congress' - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
4. Sen. Schumer Calls on Majority Leader Thune to Separate DHS Funding or Risk Shutdown - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
5. Listen to ironworker John Mooney speak about why it’s so important that President Trump release the funds to continue construction of the Gateway project: - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
6. Senate Funding Vote Delayed Amid Dispute Over Homeland Security Bill - dailyfly.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
7. Schumer says Trump pulling the plug on $16B tunnel project is ‘insane,’ ‘absurd’ - E&E News by POLITICO, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
8. Dire consequences loom for NYC area if Trump allows Gateway Tunnel rail project to stall without funding, Schumer warns – amNewYork - amny.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
9. Inside Dems' 11th-hour push to force changes to ICE - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
10. Inside Congress Live - Live Updates - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
11. Los candidatos Illinois al Senado Illinois se dividen en cuanto al apoyo a Schumer como líder - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
12. Senate Democrats vow to block DHS funding after Minnesota shooting, raising partial shutdown risk - wthr.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
13. What federal funding will be coming to the Rome area? - uticaod.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
14. Minneapolis ICE killings have big ramifications for vulnerable New York members of Congress. Here's why. - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
15. Democratic candidates vying to fill Durbin’s Senate shoes all noncommittal on Schumer leadership - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
16. Blumenthal, Murray, Schumer & Committee Democrats Introduce CRA to Overturn Trum... - Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
17. Democrats could shut down the government by Friday by withholding funds for Homeland Security after ICE shootings - Fortune, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
18. Republicans divided on ICE tactics as shutdown looms - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
19. Illinois Dem Senate candidates split on backing Schumer as leader - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
20. Will there be another government shutdown? Latest updates out of D.C. - oklahoman.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
21. Democrats Plan To Shutdown ICE Funding Has Already Been Foiled - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026
22. Will The Government Shutdown Again On Saturday As Trump Predicts Another Showdown With Democrats? Here's What Prediction Market Is Saying - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 27, 2026

1. Gay lawyer who thinks trans rights are "homophobic" says Letitia James fired her for her views - LGBTQ Nation, (Letitia James), January 27, 2026
2. AG James secures over $500K from Dollar Tree for selling lead-contaminated food - wnyt.com, (Letitia James), January 27, 2026
3. DailyPay seeks to dismiss NY lawsuit - Payments Dive, (Letitia James), January 27, 2026
4. Assistant NY Attorney General Claims She Was Fired By AG Letitia James For Stance on Pediatric Gender Care - GO Magazine, (Letitia James), January 27, 2026

1. Senator Mayer and Assemblywoman Paulin Introduce Bill to Protect Childhood Vaccination Standards - yonkerstimes.com, (NY Assembly: Amy Paulin (D) - Westchester), January 27, 2026

1. “Sooner rather than later:” Stewart-Cousins is ready to pass immigrant protections - cityandstateny.com, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 27, 2026
2. New York projected to lose 2 seats in Congress, new data shows - capitolconfidential.com, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 27, 2026
3. Senator Mayer and Assemblywoman Paulin Introduce Bill to Protect Childhood Vaccination Standards - yonkerstimes.com, (Shelley Mayer), January 27, 2026

1. Republicans appeal ruling throwing out only GOP-controlled NYC House seat - The Hill, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
2. Republicans appeal judge's decision rejecting New York City GOP district lines - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
3. NY on verge of joining national redistricting fight following court ruling - WSKG, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
4. Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC’s only GOP-controlled House district - syracuse.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
5. GOP appeals decision that could cost Malliotakis her seat - brooklyneagle.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
6. Republican Congresswoman Appeals Order to Redraw Staten Island-Brooklyn District - Law.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
7. Republicans Seek Speedy Appeal of New York Redistricting Ruling - Bloomberg Government News, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
8. Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC's only GOP-controlled House district - middletownpress.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
9. GOP fights loss of NYC House seat - fingerlakes1.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
10. How New York’s gerrymander fight endangers GOP House seats everywhere - AOL.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
11. New York Republicans appeal ruling on Staten Island district - AOL.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
12. Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC’s only GOP-controlled House district - fox40.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
13. Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC's only GOP-controlled House district - messenger-inquirer.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026
14. Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC's only GOP-controlled House district - thedailystar.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 27, 2026