Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams unveils his plans after Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election: ‘Have fun’ - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), February 14, 2026
2. Queens DA Charges Mentally-Ill Man Shot by NYPD, Despite Mayor Mamdani’s Wishes - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), February 14, 2026
3. Beck & Stone Senior Consultant Emma-Jo Morris blasts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for “snubbing” Catholics after he broke a decades-long tradition by skipping an archbishop ceremony. - Facebook, (Bill de Blasio), February 13, 2026
4. Mamdani to revive Bronx bus lane killed by ex-Mayor Eric Adams - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
5. Mamdani Revives Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Adams in ‘Backroom Deals’ - The New York Times - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
6. DE-ADAMSIZATION: Mamdani Restores Multiple Street Redesigns Killed By Eric Adams - Streetsblog New York City, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
7. Former NYPD official charged with taking bribes from company selling 'panic button' to city schools - The Independent, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
8. Former NYPD official charged with taking bribes from company selling 'panic button' to city schools - AP News, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
9. 'You Can't Play With the Big Boys and Piss Like a Puppy' and Other Things I Learned From This New Adams-Era Corruption Indictment - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
10. Mayor Zohran Mamdani revives 4 NYC bus, bike lane projects pulled by Adams - CBS News, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
11. Will Mayor Mamdani Once Again Close Forest Park to Cars? - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
12. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani revives bus, bike lane projects killed by Adams - CBS News, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026
13. NYC Council Saves Sexual Assault Law Vetoed by Adams - GLK Law, (Eric Adams), February 13, 2026

1. West Midlands Combined Authority announces Ed Cox to stay as chief executive - BBC, (Nick Langworthy), February 15, 2026
2. EPA boss offers forceful defense for scrapping landmark Obama climate policy - Politico, (Lee Zeldin), February 15, 2026
3. Governor Hochul announces over $3 million in grants towards black history education and capital projects - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 15, 2026
4. Opinion | Mamdani meets economic reality - The Washington Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 15, 2026
5. Blakeman Accepts Republican Nomination for Governor, Pledges to End Hochul’s Tax Hikes and Restore Affordability and Public Safety - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 15, 2026
6. Working Families Party talks decision to not endorse Hochul or Delgado - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), February 15, 2026
7. How Trump’s EPA revolution will make California more affordable - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), February 14, 2026
8. Hochul’s immigration bill is timed just to Trump. Should it go further? - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 14, 2026
9. Blakeman says he can upset Hochul. Is he right? - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), February 14, 2026
10. ‘Tax the Rich’ Rally Is Expected to Draw a Big Crowd. But Not Mamdani. - GV Wire, (Kathy Hochul), February 14, 2026
11. Hochul Signs Medical-Aid-in-Dying Act - highlandscurrent.org, (Kathy Hochul), February 14, 2026
12. Governor Hochul Announces Selection of Nonprofit Partnership to Transform State-Owned 1024 Fulton Street Site in Brooklyn into 125-Unit Affordable Housing Development | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 14, 2026
13. Inside NY debate over easing environmental rules to speed development - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), February 14, 2026
14. ‘Tax the Rich’ Rally Is Expected to Draw a Big Crowd. But Not Mamdani. - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 14, 2026
15. Ed Cox confirmed as West Midlands Combined Authority Chief Executive - West Midlands Combined Authority, (Nick Langworthy), February 13, 2026
16. New top boss of the West Midlands Combined Authority is confirmed - Birmingham Live, (Nick Langworthy), February 13, 2026
17. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announces climate regulation rollbacks while visiting Charlotte - WFAE, (Lee Zeldin), February 13, 2026
18. Trump Repeals Key Greenhouse Gas Finding, Erasing EPA’s Power to Fight Climate Change - The New York Times - The New York Times, (Lee Zeldin), February 13, 2026
19. Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change - Pottsville Republican Herald, (Lee Zeldin), February 13, 2026
20. Trump revokes scientific finding that underpinned US climate change fight - 1News, (Lee Zeldin), February 13, 2026
21. Lee Zeldin says he’s trying to end ‘Obama switch’ that makes cars turn off at stoplights - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), February 13, 2026
22. State taps nonprofit trio for Brooklyn affordable housing, health clinic project - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
23. Governor Hochul Unveils Downtown Albany Strategy to Guide $200 Million in High-Impact Investments and Revitalize the Capital City’s Core | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
24. New York wants your help in its war against regulatory red tape - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
25. Hochul cites Queens fraud ring as she pushes auto insurance overhaul in budget - Queens Daily Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
26. Bruce Blakeman Challenges Gov. Hochul — What It Means for New York - THIRTEEN - New York Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
27. Governor Hochul unveils $200 million downtown Albany plan - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
28. Governor Hochul Signs New York Medical Aid in Dying Act: Legal and Operational Considerations for Providers and Healthcare Facilities - JD Supra, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
29. Governor Hochul Announces Selection of Nonprofit Partnership to Transform State-Owned 1024 Fulton Street Site in Brooklyn in 125-Unit Affordable Housing Development - Homes and Community Renewal (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
30. How ICE agreement has impacted Steuben County as Hochul pushes ban - Hornell Evening Tribune, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
31. Auto insurance — Queens News - Queens Daily Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
32. $200M investment to transform downtown Albany - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
33. Packaging bill proponents plot new path toward passage in 2026 - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
34. State taps nonprofits to transform neglected Brooklyn site into housing - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
35. Hochul primary challenger Antonio Delgado ends campaign for New York governor - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
36. Talkspace CEO discusses Hochul’s proposed guardrails around AI chatbots - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
37. Mamdani top of mind as New York governor’s race ramps up - WSJM, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
38. New York Gov. Hochul Signs Bill to Let 150+ Cannabis Shops Stay Put - Cannabis Wire, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
39. NY governor's race set as Blakeman adds upstate sheriff to GOP ticket - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026
40. Blakeman blames Hochul for high energy costs - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 13, 2026

1. Alabama Senator Katie Britt co-sponsors bill to protect elderly people from financial fraud - WSFA, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 15, 2026
2. Katie Britt introduces Guard Act in congress - WAFF, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 15, 2026
3. Schumer on Dems’ DHS demands: ‘These are common sense’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
4. Interviews with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer; White House Border Czar Tom Homan; Democratic Governor Andy Beshear; Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin; Esptein survivors - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
5. Immigration officers seem to be trained to be 'nasty, mean and cruel,' Schumer says - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
6. Schumer says there are 3 sticking points in DHS shutdown — as thousands of ICE and TSA workers go unpaid - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
7. Schumer introduces bill to make Rainbow Flag permanent part of Stonewall National Monument - Gay City News, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
8. Schumer introduces bill to make Rainbow Flag permanent part of Stonewall National Monument - PoliticsNY, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
9. Schumer: ICE is 'rogue and out of control' - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
10. Schumer: ICE is "rogue and out of control" - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
11. Schumer to Noem: 'That's a lot of bull' - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
12. Dem Leader Schumer: 'Every other police department in America is unmasked. ICE can do the same.' - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
13. Partial government shutdown continues as Democrats, Trump show down over immigration enforcement - OregonLive.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
14. Schumer latest Democrat to spurn SAVE Act despite mass voter ID support: ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
15. Schumer lucha contra bill GOP sobre los requisitos para votar bill el Senado - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
16. Schumer redobla su apuesta por bill GOP bill Crow 2.0» a pesar del apoyo de los votantes demócratas. - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
17. Schumer says Dems will fight voter ID push 'tooth and nail,' balks at DHS role in elections - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 15, 2026
18. $2.5M federal grant to fund Port Richmond community center modernization - SILive.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 14, 2026
19. This is Trump’s idea of democracy: leaders get to select their voters instead of the other way around. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 14, 2026
20. Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall - ABC7 New York, (Chuck Schumer), February 14, 2026
21. DHS shuts down indefinitely starting this weekend amid budget battle - Gephardt Daily, (Chuck Schumer), February 14, 2026
22. Senator Chuck Schumer of the Democrats whose opposition to ICE and its heavy-handed tactics swelled after the January killings of two US citizens by federal agents - IslanderNews.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 14, 2026
23. Democrats press for immigration enforcement reform as DHS shutdown begins - The Christian Science Monitor, (Chuck Schumer), February 14, 2026
24. Congress impasse set to trigger US shutdown - The Express Tribune, (Chuck Schumer), February 14, 2026
25. US Congress impasse over immigration set to trigger partial shutdown - cnhinews.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 14, 2026
26. Gillibrand, Marshall introduce bill to modernize WIC nutrition program - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 13, 2026
27. Appropriators call for watchdog review of HUD HQ move - Politico, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 13, 2026
28. Gillibrand wants federal funding restored for Syracuse’s Healthy Start program - waer.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 13, 2026
29. NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration - Click2Houston, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 13, 2026
30. Inside the "complicated" relationship between Donald Trump and Chuck Schumer - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
31. Letters to the Editor: Mask bans aren’t enough. Democrats need to push harder against ICE - Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles Times, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
32. Democrats’ SAVE Act opposition: Letters to the Editor — Feb. 14, 2026 - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
33. Lawmakers resign themselves to lengthy DHS shutdown - E&E News by POLITICO, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
34. US government shutdown risk has surged after Chuck Schumer rejected Trump’s DHS funding proposal tied to ICE reforms. - Facebook, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
35. CT, NY senators vote against DHS funding ahead of shutdown deadline - WSHU, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
36. DHS to shut down, but ICE won’t stop - Salon.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
37. Homeland Security shutdown looms as talks to rein in ICE falter - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
38. Migrant crackdown impasse set to lead to partial shutdown - Taipei Times, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
39. Fetterman sole Democrat to vote for DHS funding bill - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
40. Congress plunges into "no pressure" government shutdown - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
41. Lawmakers leave town as Homeland Security funding deadline looms - WVPE, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
42. This is why there must be a full, independent investigation of every incident that ICE has been involved in. DHS and this administration cannot be trusted to carry out investigations on their own. And it’s why Democrats are fighting to rein in ICE. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
43. DHS Is Headed for Shutdown - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
44. Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall - WCCB Charlotte, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
45. Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Administration on Gateway Funding Freeze - Commercial Observer, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
46. Chuck Schumer DOUBLES DOWN on Blocking DHS Funds; BLASTS Kristi Noem Over ICE Killings | U.S. News - Oneindia, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
47. US Congress impasse over migrant crackdown set to trigger partial shutdown - The Manila Times, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026
48. Trump says he’s talking to Democrats about DHS: ‘We’ll see what happens’ - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 13, 2026

1. Photos: Hochul, James celebrate at Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators - Yahoo, (Letitia James), February 15, 2026
2. Gun accessory manufacturer to pay $1.75 million in 5/14 settlement, AG Letitia James says - WKRN News 2, (Letitia James), February 14, 2026
3. Opinion | A Grand Jury Will Indict a Ham Sandwich? Not in the Trump Era. - The New York Times, (Letitia James), February 14, 2026
4. Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims - CNN, (Letitia James), February 13, 2026
5. Pam Bondi Plows Past ‘Paperwork Mistake’ To Revive Criminal Prosecutions Against Letitia James and James Comey - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), February 13, 2026
6. DOJ’s targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers - The Washington Post, (Letitia James), February 13, 2026
7. New York AG Letitia James Wins Settlement Halting Sales of MA Lock Gun Accessory Linked to Buffalo Shooting - Hoodline, (Letitia James), February 13, 2026
8. Gun accessory manufacturer to pay $1.75 million in 5/14 settlement, AG Letitia James says - NBC4 WCMH-TV, (Letitia James), February 13, 2026

1. Tom DiNapoli gets nod as 2026 Democratic Comptroller nominee - WRGB, (Tom DiNapoli), February 13, 2026

1. Attorney General James Announces Arrest and Arraignment of Buffalo Police Officer on Murder Charge, Attorney General: New York, February 15, 2026

1. NYS Budget Forum-Feb. 18-Greenburgh Town Hall - Yonkers Times, (Shelley Mayer; Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 14, 2026

1. Republicans urge Supreme Court to restore New York congressional map - SCOTUSblog, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 15, 2026
2. Staten Island Republicans announce 2026 election endorsements - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 15, 2026
3. Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Intervene in N.Y. Redistricting Case - The New York Times, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 14, 2026
4. Press Release: U.S. Representatives Díaz-Balart, Salazar, Giménez, and Malliotakis Urge Trump to Consider Indicting Raul Castro - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 14, 2026
5. Malliotakis asks U.S. Supreme Court to stop redistricting of NY-11 - Brooklyn Paper, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 14, 2026
6. Rep. Malliotakis asks Supreme Court to halt redraw of district - The Daily Gazette, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 14, 2026
7. FDNY to get $9 million in federal funds - CBS News, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 14, 2026
8. New York GOP asks Supreme Court to intervene in redistricting fight - The Black Chronicle, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 14, 2026
9. New York Republican asks Supreme Court to restore her congressional district - The Hill, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
10. Malliotakis Secures $9+ Million for FDNY Upgrades in Staten Island and Brooklyn, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), February 13, 2026
11. Rep. Malliotakis asks Supreme Court to halt redraw of district - Roll Call, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
12. Rep. Malliotakis, FDNY to announce $9M in federal funding at Staten Island firehouse - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
13. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis asks Supreme Court to stop Dems from scrapping NYC’s sole GOP House seat - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
14. Rep. Malliotakis appeals to Supreme Court to stay decision on redistricting - Spectrum News NY1, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
15. Staten Island reinforced: $9M to modernize firehouses, train next generation of first responders - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
16. Malliotakis Secures $9+ Million for FDNY Upgrades in Staten Island and Brooklyn - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
17. Rep. Malliotakis asks U.S. Supreme Court to stop her district from being redrawn - amNewYork, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
18. Rep. Malliotakis asks U.S. Supreme Court to block district redraw - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
19. Malliotakis asks U.S. Supreme Court to stop redistricting of NY-11 - PoliticsNY, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
20. Malliotakis aims to take redistricting dispute to Supreme Court - Brooklyn Eagle, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
21. Republicans ask Supreme Court to block pro-Democrat rewrite of N.Y. congressional map - Washington Times, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
22. New York GOP asks Supreme Court to intervene in redistricting fight - Olean Times Herald, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026
23. New York GOP appeals new congressional map directly to Supreme Court - Washington Examiner, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 13, 2026

1. COMMENTARY: Unpacking the uproar over prediction markets - Las Vegas Review-Journal, (Sean P. Maloney), February 15, 2026