Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Looking Back - rockawave.com, (Bill de Blasio), April 16, 2026
2. Eric Adams’ zombie effort to change NYC Charter roars to life with first public hearing - Politico, (Eric Adams), April 16, 2026
3. Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission to meet in Randy Mastro’s office on 4/20 - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), April 16, 2026
4. Mamdani Is Already More Unpopular Than Bill de Blasio - National Review, (Bill de Blasio), April 16, 2026
5. Zohran Mamdani offers few fixes to NYC’s $12B budget hole as he renews call to hike taxes - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), April 16, 2026
6. Mamdani skipping MET Gala, breaking longstanding tradition for NYC Mayors - Irish Star, (Eric Adams), April 16, 2026
7. Exclusive | Zohran Mamdani to skip the Met Gala — breaking longstanding NYC mayoral tradition: sources - Page Six, (Eric Adams; Bill de Blasio), April 16, 2026

1. LTN names Mark Romano & Ed Cox to VP roles amid satellite-to-IP shift - MSN, (Nick Langworthy), April 16, 2026
2. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin weighs in on New York politics - Spectrum News NY1, (Lee Zeldin), April 16, 2026
3. EPA chief says Congress needs to act on ‘forever chemicals’ - Semafor, (Lee Zeldin), April 16, 2026
4. NY Governor Kathy Hochul addresses rising energy costs - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
5. Governor Hochul Announces More Than $125 Million Available to Upgrade Affordable Multifamily Housing in Upstate New York - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
6. Mamdani, Hochul team up on second-home tax: What to know - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
7. Gov. Hochul, NY state legislature's disgusting Tier 6 self-dealing will worsen the affordability crisis - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
8. Hochul Pushes Mamdani to Slow Spending in Exchange for Aid - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
9. New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers - Boston Herald, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
10. Gov. Kathy Hochul challenges businesses to deepen investments in childcare - HR Brew, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
11. Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul Slam FIFA For $100 Train Tickets To MetLife Stadium, Urge Covering Transport For Fans Amid '$11 Billion Windfall' - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
12. New York governor's take on a millionaires tax: fancy pied-à-terre second apartments worth over $5 million - Fortune, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
13. NY governor pushes to double funding for protection against hate crimes - The Times of Israel, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
14. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pathetic ‘science of reading’ fiasco - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
15. Governor Hochul Announces Pied-à-terre Tax Proposal for Luxury Second Homes Valued at $5 Million or More - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
16. Hochul pulled even further left as governor pushes for tougher anti-ICE sanctuary policies in NY - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
17. Hochul backs law enforcement mask ban - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
18. Whose pocket are you in? Hochul, NY lawmakers bicker amid battle over auto insurance - WSKG, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
19. Blakeman Calls Hochul’s New Tax ‘War on Homeownership’ - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
20. Hochul eyes union-pleasing pension boost that could saddle cash-strapped NYC with $328M bill - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
21. Editorial | It’s time for Mamdani to act on protest buffer zones and fight antisemitism | amNewYork - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
22. NYC’s Second-Home Tax Unites Mamdani, Hochul After Budget Fights - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
23. Bruce Blakeman opposes large-scale upstate solar projects - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
24. Morning Briefing: April 16, 2026 - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
25. Hochul’s pied-à-terre-tax pivot shows Mamdani IS pulling her to the hard left - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
26. Hochul: $43M going to help com­mu­nities afford local water in­fra­structure projects - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
27. Hochul outmaneuvers real estate with surprise pied-à-terre tax - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
28. Hochuls rake in $1.86 million in income in 2025, tax documents show - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
29. Hochul agrees to expanded immigrant protections but doubts emerge - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
30. Mayor Zohran Mamdani lauds Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax; would bring in $500 million a year to NYC - The Guam Daily Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
31. Hochul pushing for yearly tax on NYC second homes worth $5M or more - fox5ny.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
32. Hochul proposes mask ban for ICE agents in new budget twist - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
33. Pied-à-terre tax proposed for ‘global elites’ with second homes in New York — but some worry it will hurt more than help - Deseret News, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
34. Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul Announce State’s First Pied-à-Terre Tax, Requiring Ultrawealthy and Global Elites to Pay Their Fair Share - NYC.gov, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
35. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes a wealth tax on pied-à-terres in major u-turn - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
36. Mamdani Calls Out Ken Griffin in Push for Ultra-Rich Second Home Tax in NYC - Business Insider, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
37. NYC’s Second-Home Tax Unites Mamdani, Hochul After Budget Fights - news.bloombergtax.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
38. The right tax: Mamdani should be happy with Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
39. Mamdani Lauds New York Gov. Hochul’s Pied-à-Terre Tax, Which Would Bring in $500 Million a Year to NYC - CPA Practice Advisor, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
40. What is a pied-à-terre tax? Hochul backs tax on luxury second homes in New York City - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
41. Kathy Hochul Vows to 'Fight Back' After Trump Strips $74M from New York Over Immigrant Trucker Licenses - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
42. New York State Considering New Tax On These Homeowners - Hudson Valley Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
43. Hochul encourages New Yorkers to apply for cooling assistance through HEAP - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
44. ‘A home run’ for Mamdani politically: NYC mayor backs tax on luxury second homes in NYC - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
45. Mamdani lauds Gov. Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax; would bring in $500 million a year to NYC - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
46. Hochul pitches a new tax on 2nd homes in NYC: 'You can afford to contribute' - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
47. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pathetic ‘science of reading’ fiasco - Inbox.lv, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
48. What Is Pied-à-Terre Tax? Hochul, Mamdani Target Ultra-Wealthy Second Homes to Close NYC Budget Gap Quickly - International Business Times UK, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026
49. Hochul, Mamdani Float Tax on NYC Pied-à-Terres Over $5 Million - Realtor.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 16, 2026

1. Benjamin, Hope G. - Times of Wayne County, (Brian Benjamin), April 16, 2026

1. HUMBLE Presidents Act would bar sitting president's name, likeness on federal assets - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026
2. Gillibrand, Fetterman introduce bill to fight senior hunger - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026
3. Gillibrand visits Rome research facility to tout quantum technology - WXXI News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026
4. Gillibrand introduces legislation to ban sitting presidents from putting their likeness on federal property, currency - Orleans Hub, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026
5. US Senate rejects Sanders' resolutions to block arms sales to Israel - Anadolu Ajansı, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026
6. Ro Khanna blasts Chuck Schumer, Dems who voted to advance Israel arms sale | RISING - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
7. The Shift: Senate Democrats’ vote to reject weapons for Israel reveals an out-of-touch party leadership - Mondoweiss, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
8. Fuel Prices, Iran Conflict Top Agenda as Congress Returns - Transport Topics, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul Slam FIFA For $100 Train Tickets To MetLife Stadium, Urge Covering Transport For Fans Amid '$11 Billion Windfall' - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
10. 'You Are Out of Touch': Schumer Faces New Calls to Step Aside After Israel Weapons Vote - Common Dreams, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
11. The Seven Democrats Who Joined Republicans in Opposing Measure to Block Arms Sales to Israel - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026
12. Ro Khanna Tells Chuck Schumer To 'Step Aside' Over Vote Against Bernie Sanders' Push To Block Israel Arms - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
13. What we know about April 13 Jewish Voice for Peace rally in NYC - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026
14. Military hostilities in Iran continue after Senate tanks War Powers Resolution - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
15. Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026
16. Rising: April 16, 2026 - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
17. Democrats join Republicans to block limits on US arms sales to Israel - Middle East Eye, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
18. Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes - seMissourian, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
19. Tuberville steps on GOP message, concedes “we ain’t done anything in the majority” - MS NOW, (Chuck Schumer), April 16, 2026
20. 11 Democrats Vote to Kill Bills Blocking Arms Sales to Israel - The New Republic, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), April 16, 2026

1. New York Attorney General Letitia James on verdict against Ticketmaster and Live Nation - MS NOW, (Letitia James), April 16, 2026
2. AG Letitia James: 26 charged with 276 crimes in drug trafficking ring takedown - WRGB, (Letitia James), April 16, 2026
3. NYC furniture retailer to repay shoppers in $350K settlement over delays, damage — and you may be eligible - New York Post, (Letitia James), April 16, 2026
4. AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos’ 2024 death in Maspeth - qns.com, (Letitia James), April 16, 2026
5. NY- AG Letitia James Wants Supreme Court to Uphold TPS for Haitians - NY Carib News, (Letitia James), April 16, 2026
6. Attorney General James wins antitrust verdict against Live Nation, Ticketmaster - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), April 16, 2026

1. New York Is Funding Private Equity’s Real Estate Buying Spree - New York Focus, (Tom DiNapoli), April 16, 2026

1. Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Capital Region and Hudson Valley Drug Trafficking Ring, Attorney General: New York, April 16, 2026
2. Attorney General James Announces Indictment of Former Board Member For Stealing More Than $3.8 Million from Manhattan Church, Attorney General: New York, April 16, 2026

1. Pete Harckham - Peekskill Herald, (Peter Harckham (D)), April 16, 2026
2. NY’s climate law will reduce high utility rates—if we let it | Opinion - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Peter Harckham (D)), April 16, 2026

1. Senate Dems’ Leader Defends Judiciary Chair, Despite Long Record of Botched Cases - New York Focus, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), April 16, 2026
2. Thursday Headlines: Grand Compromise Edition - Streetsblog Empire State, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), April 16, 2026
3. New York approves fourth budget extender as policy stalls negotiations - NEWS10 ABC, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), April 16, 2026
4. New Hochul tax proposal juices budget talks, but agreement unlikely this week - AOL.com, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), April 16, 2026
5. Hochul pulled even further left as governor pushes for tougher anti-ICE sanctuary policies in NY - New York Post, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), April 16, 2026

1. Hochul pulled even further left as governor pushes for tougher anti-ICE sanctuary policies in NY - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), April 16, 2026

1. Malliotakis Votes To Save Local Healthcare Workers From Deportation - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), April 16, 2026
2. Press Release: Malliotakis Votes to Restore Temporary Protections for Haitian Nationals - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 16, 2026
3. Malliotakis Votes To Save Local Healthcare Workers From Deportation, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), April 16, 2026
4. House breaks with Trump, voting against ending deportation protections for Haitians - CBS News, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 16, 2026
5. Full List of Republicans Who Voted to Extend Haitians’ Protected Status - Newsweek, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 16, 2026
6. Max Rose: Gabbard’s retribution campaign is the price of admission to Trump’s cabinet - MS NOW, (Max Rose), April 16, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Kamala Harris as a Potential Write-In Candidate in the California Governor’s Race?, April 16, 2026
2. “Key Senator Says Any AG Pick Who Backed Jan. 6 ‘Dead on Arrival’”, April 16, 2026
3. “How Newsom Boosted His Book Sales With $1.5 Million From His PAC”, April 16, 2026
4. “Can Public Information Campaigns Restore Trust in American Elections Across Polarized State and Party Lines?”, April 16, 2026
5. “Public Failure, Private Ordering: Successful Self-Regulation of Corporate Political Spending”, April 16, 2026
6. “Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress”, April 16, 2026
7. “Is Multiracial Democracy Constitutional? Reflections from the Eye of the Storm”, April 16, 2026
8. “Announcing the 2024 Elections Performance Index”, April 16, 2026
9. Federal District Court in Colorado (in March 26 Opinion) Upholds Colorado’s Campaign Contribution Limits, Including the Doubling of Limits for Candidates Who Agree to Spending Limits, April 16, 2026
10. “Trump Doesn’t Have the Power to Enact His Latest Elections Scheme”, April 16, 2026
11. “Americans stand out internationally for their pessimism about the nation’s political system”, April 16, 2026
12. Eastman Will Go to SCOTUS in Attempt to Overturn His California Disbarment Over Eastman’s Attempt to Subvert the Outcome of the 2020 Elections, April 16, 2026
13. “How Courts Undermine Democracy”, April 16, 2026