Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Fate of historic NYC rec center with Keith Haring mural at risk as city pushes Adams-era plan – which Mamdani previously blasted - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), March 22, 2026
2. Staten Islanders rage at Mamdani as NYC approves homeless shelter: ‘He wants to screw us’ - New York Post, (Eric Adams), March 21, 2026
3. Mayor Sexual Assault Lawsuit - Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (Eric Adams), March 21, 2026
4. Exclusive | Bill de Blasio’s nepo-baby son Dante scores plum gig as political director of major NYC union - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), March 20, 2026
5. This week’s biggest Winners & Losers - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), March 20, 2026
6. ‘A lot of politicians are full of s---’: Former NYC Mayor explains why he never hid Red Sox fandom - NJ.com, (Bill de Blasio), March 20, 2026
7. Mamdani administration quietly resumes hefty fines for compost scofflaws - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), March 20, 2026
8. NYC Mayor Mamdani launches community safety office, inching forward a campaign promise - WPLG Local 10, (Bill de Blasio), March 20, 2026

1. Hochul wins federal approval to undo Essential Plan expansion - Crain's New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
2. Why Governor Kathy Hochul Wants to Water Down New York’s Climate Law - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
3. Hochul is running from her high-spending past — but Mamdani ties may sink her re-election hopes - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
4. High energy: Hochul is right that 2019 climate law needs a rewrite - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
5. Kathy Hochul Proposes Weakening Climate Law Deadlines - wicz.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 22, 2026
6. New York GOP backs Assemblyman Robert Smullen for Stefanik seat - Times Union, (Nick Langworthy), March 21, 2026
7. The Shocking Hubris of Kathy Hochul - National Review, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
8. DiPietro: It’s time to end the nightmare Kathy Hochul created in our prisons - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
9. Elise Stefanik: Kathy Hochul is the worst governor in America - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
10. Hochul finally admits economy-killing ‘climate’ law is toxic for NY — she should end it - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
11. Reporters explain Hochul's proposed changes to climate law - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
12. Hochul Moves to Delay and Alter Climate Law, Citing Energy Prices - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 21, 2026
13. U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy introduces Pay TSA Act - Yahoo, (Nick Langworthy), March 20, 2026
14. Lee Zeldin, E.P.A. Chief, to Headline Heartland Institute Forum - The New York Times, (Lee Zeldin), March 20, 2026
15. EPA sued by two dozen states, 10 cities over repeal of ‘endangerment’ finding - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), March 20, 2026
16. How Kathy Hochul proposes to weaken NY's climate protection law - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
17. New York’s Governor Pushes to Delay a Key Portion of the State’s Climate Law - Inside Climate News, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
18. NY’s transit unions are at war with Gov. Kathy Hochul - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
19. Citing affordability, NY Gov. Hochul looks to punt climate rules - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
20. Kathy Hochul’s Seller’s Remorse - National Review, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
21. Hochul unveils plan to amend New York's 2019 Climate Act - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
22. Hochul proposes weakening New York’s climate law - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
23. Sid Rosenberg Blasts Kathy Hochul in Fiery On-Air Rant - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
24. Hochul’s white flag on crazy NY climate law won’t fix the mess - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
25. Sky News Australia. . Washington Examiner’s White House Reporter Naomi Lim says California Governor Gavin Newsom is “peaking too early” in his push to become the Democratic presidential nominee. - Facebook, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
26. Hochul ad campaign, climate law battle top NY governor's race this week - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
27. Kathy Hochul sees the left killing New York —but won’t actually stop it - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
28. Will New York climate law changes lower energy costs? What to know - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
29. La gobernadora demócrata de Nueva York, Kathy Hochul la base impositiva del estado se ha visto mermada - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
30. Greg Gutfeld: Kathy Hochul makes odd confession - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026
31. Kathy Hochul Admits: The Rich Are Fleeing New York for Lower Tax Rates - texasinsider.org, (Kathy Hochul), March 20, 2026

1. Sky News Australia. . US President Donald Trump has mocked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following a near gaffe on the Senate floor. - Facebook, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
2. Murphy deflects question on Schumer’s future as Senate leader - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
3. Chris Murphy weighs in on the calls to oust Chuck Schumer - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
4. Exclusive | Growing Frustration With Chuck Schumer Spurs Talk of Replacing Him - WSJ, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
5. Trump says ICE agents will be sent to US airports starting Monday, with Homan leading - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
6. Donald Trump roasts ‘discombobulated’ Chuck Schumer over funding ICE gaffe - Sky News Australia, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
7. Trump mocks ‘discombobulated’ Schumer over Democrats’ near gaffe on funding ICE - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
8. Schumer Warns About Trump’s Provocations: 'The Cruelty Is The Point' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
9. Trump mocks Schumer over ‘fund ICE’ gaffe in senate remarks | Watch - Mint, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
10. ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
11. Schumer slip up: 'We must fund ICE, we must fund TSA' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
12. When is next Senate vote to end the government shutdown? What to know - Bergen Record, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
13. Schumer knocks Trump on Iran, plan to send ICE to airports: 'Asking for trouble' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), March 22, 2026
14. Fact-checking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the effects of the SAVE America Act - PBS, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
15. Republicans reject Democrats’ effort to pay TSA by suspending Senate rules - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
16. Growing frustration with Chuck Schumer spurs talk of replacing him - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
17. Senators continue debate on SAVE America Act with no resolution in sight - KOTA Territory News, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
18. TSA Crisis Update: Elon Musk Offers To Pay Salaries During Funding Impasse - Newsweek, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
19. Senate fails again to fund DHS as shutdown impacts airports nationwide - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
20. ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says - News4JAX, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
21. Capitol Hill Tensions: Chuck Schumer's Leadership under Scrutiny - Devdiscourse, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
22. Bill To Fund Homeland Security Fails Again In U.S. Senate - theintelligencer.net, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
23. Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
24. DHS shutdown tied for second-longest ever as Dems again block funding amid airport chaos, terrorism concerns - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
25. Capitol Hill Shakeup: The Future of Minority Leadership - Devdiscourse, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
26. Senate fails again to fund DHS as shutdown impacts airports nationwide - KCBY, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
27. Democrats Weigh Ousting Schumer as Senate Minority Leader - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), March 21, 2026
28. Gillibrand wants tariff revenue returned to Americans - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 20, 2026
29. Gillibrand’s Tariff Rebate Plan Could Put Money Back in Your Pocket - Altitudes Magazine, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 20, 2026
30. Gillibrand proposes tax rebates tied to tariffs - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 20, 2026
31. Senator Schmitt Discusses the SAVE America Act on Fox Business - Senator Schmitt (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
32. Fact-checking Schumer's claim about SAVE America Act, voter registration - WRAL, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
33. Will the Democrats Be Able to Capitalize on Trump's Unpopular War? - Haaretz, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
34. Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
35. Senate fails again to fund DHS as shutdown impacts airports nationwide - KRCR, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
36. Press Release: Congresswoman Laura Gillen and Senator Chuck Schumer Call for Resumption of Emergency Evacuations for Americans in Israel - Quiver Quantitative, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
37. DHS shutdown stretches to 35 days as Democrats block funding bill - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
38. Schumer Slams ‘Preposterous’ $200 Billion Iran War Funding Request - The Fiscal Times, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
39. White House seeks to circumvent Schumer on potential DHS funding deal - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
40. Senate fails again to fund DHS as shutdown impacts airports nationwide - WSET, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
41. Democrats gave up on growth, when security comes last and other commentary - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
42. Port: North Dakota becomes a political football in SAVE Act debate - InForum, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
43. Can The Government Tell You What To Eat? (Hour 1) - Civic Media, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
44. Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - Ottumwa Courier, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
45. Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - The Killeen Daily Herald, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
46. Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines - Oskaloosa Herald, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026
47. What time does Senate vote today on shutdown 2026? Update, live vote - Bergen Record, (Chuck Schumer), March 20, 2026

1. Power & Politics: One-on-one with Rep. George Latimer - News12 | Westchester, (George Latimer (D)), March 22, 2026

1. NY AG consumer alert: Starting Saturday, stores statewide must let you pay in cash - NBC New York, (Letitia James), March 22, 2026
2. New York stores can no longer refuse your cash as of Saturday - Syracuse.com, (Letitia James), March 21, 2026
3. NY Attorney General sues to uphold national emissions rules - NEWS10 ABC, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
4. The last line of defense against Paramount megadeal - Politico, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
5. DOJ Warns Letitia James Will Defend NYU Langone In Transgender Care Dispute - Harlem World Magazine, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
6. FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it - NPR, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
7. DOJ fires warning shot at Letitia James over transgender treatments for minors - Yahoo, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026
8. Former FBI Director Comey subpoenaed by federal prosecutors, US media reports - Reuters, (Letitia James), March 20, 2026

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Akintunde Campbell, Attorney General: New York, March 20, 2026
2. Attorney General James Notifies New Yorkers About New State Law Requiring Stores to Accept Cash Payments, Attorney General: New York, March 20, 2026
3. La Fiscal General James Notifica a los Neoyorquinos Sobre una Nueva ley Estatal que Exige a las Tiendas Aceptar Pagos en Efectivo, Attorney General: New York, March 20, 2026

1. Lawmakers await Hochul’s climate law proposal as Senate EnCon chair signals she’ll likely win changes - Spectrum News, (Peter Harckham (D)), March 20, 2026

1. Senator Stewart-Cousins Recognizing Edie Windsor, Marriage Equality Pioneer - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), March 22, 2026
2. The Picture House’s annual Marquee Night gala celebrates film, community and nominees on the eve of the Oscars - Pelham Examiner, (Shelley Mayer), March 20, 2026

1. Exclusive | DC powerbrokers float making Cuba a US territory as economy teeters - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 21, 2026
2. Staten Islanders rage at Mamdani as NYC approves homeless shelter: ‘He wants to screw us’ - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 21, 2026
3. ‘Colossal waste’: New York Republicans roast Trump’s offshore wind payout - E&E News by POLITICO, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 20, 2026
4. Women’s History Museum bill sponsored by Staten Island Rep. Malliotakis passes House committee with ban - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 20, 2026
5. Hellenic Caucus Introduces Bipartisan U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act - Greek News USA, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 20, 2026
6. Trump, the midterms and Staten Island: Can Dems recreate 2018? Or will GOP ride redder borough? - SILive.com, (Max Rose), March 20, 2026

1. Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s ‘thought crime’ on Israel and the Palestinians - JNS, (Jamaal Bowman), March 20, 2026