Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration? - City & State New York, (Bill de Blasio), April 14, 2026
2. Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Registers as Resident in Tirana - albania daily news, (Eric Adams), April 14, 2026
3. Eric Adams is now a citizen of Albania - Brooklyn Eagle, (Eric Adams), April 14, 2026
4. Former New York mayor, after receiving Albanian passport, also registers as a resident of Tirana - Gazeta Express, (Eric Adams), April 14, 2026

1. LTN names Mark Romano & Ed Cox to VP roles amid satellite-to-IP shift - MSN, (Nick Langworthy), April 14, 2026
2. Trump officials hail 'innovation over regulation' in NYC as work starts on pipeline that irked green activists - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), April 14, 2026
3. Zeldin, Burgum, and Wright Break Ground on NESE Pipeline in New York City to Deliver Reliable, Affordable Natural Gas to the Northeast - Energy News Beat, (Lee Zeldin), April 14, 2026
4. Hochul calls top Dem a liar as spat over $263B state budget drags into second week - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
5. U.S. interior secretary calls on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to do more to lower energy costs - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
6. Hochul banks on employers, insurance marketplace to cover Essential Plan enrollees - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
7. The campaign cash of car insurance at the state Capitol - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
8. Hochul blames activists’ lawsuit for climate budget standstill - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
9. Can Blakeman pull off the magic Trump sees in him? - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
10. Gov. Hochul Praises Law Enforcement for Stopping Clinton Middle School Shooting Plot - WKTV, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
11. Hochul calls top Dem a liar as spat over $263B state budget drags into second week - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
12. Promised car insurance savings? Then write it into law - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
13. Hochul can achieve NY’s green-energy dreams — just follow India’s lead - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
14. In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction' - WKMG, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
15. $150M to expand heat pump installations in N.Y. - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
16. NY state budget extended for third time. How much has it cost? - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
17. Hochul and Top Dem Spar Over $263B NY Budget Stalemate - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
18. Kingston mayor joins Albany rally promoting Hochul’s proposed SEQRA reforms - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
19. New York’s costly and disastrous anti-carbon, green energy money grab may be getting a needed reset - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
20. Spending per pupil: An incomplete way to look at school budgets - LI Press, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
21. New York Launches $5M Gun Violence Prevention Program - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
22. 'One-way street' on auto insurance talks with Hochul, Gianaris says - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
23. New York Assembly Passes Bill to Reinstate Montaukett Indian Nation Recognition - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
24. Gov. Praises Authorities After Clinton, RFA Threat Not Credible - WIBX 950, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
25. New York State Budget Talks Extended Again - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026
26. Hochul Accuses Trial Lawyers of Lying to Block Her Plan to Lower NY Car Insurance Costs - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 14, 2026

1. Dozens arrested as pro­testers demand Schumer and Gilli­brand block sale of bombs to Israel - Spectrum News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
2. Senator Gillibrand pushing to end the Iran War - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
3. Sen. Gillibrand and colleagues introduce new War Powers Resolution to end U.S-Iran conflict - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
4. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End President Trump’s ‘Reckless’ War in Iran - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
5. Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel - TelegraphHerald.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
6. Gillibrand pushes quantum tech expansion - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
7. About 90 People Detained at N.Y.C. Protest Over Arms Sales to Israel - The New York Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
8. Gillibrand tours GE Aerospace Research Center in Niskayuna - NEWS10 ABC, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
9. Chelsea Manning and Hari Nef Arrested at Anti-War Protest - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
10. Protest Chaos Outside Schumer, Gillibrand Midtown Offices Ends With Nearly 100 Arrests - Hoodline, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
11. Around 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Detained in New York Demonstration - National Today, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
12. 'Talk Is Cheap': 100 Arrested at Sit-In Demanding Schumer, Gillibrand Vote No on More Arms for Israel - Common Dreams, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
13. Dozens Arrested as Protesters Demand Schumer and Gillibrand Block Sale of Bombs to Israel - VINnews, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
14. Press Release: Congressman Pat Ryan and Senator Chuck Schumer Call for Answers on Trump Administration's $28 Million Grant Delay for Rhinecliff Train Station Project - Quiver Quantitative, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
15. Democrats attempt to limit Trump's powers over Iran war - The Jerusalem Post, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
16. Mass Action Targets Schumer and Gillibrand Ahead of Senate Vote on Israel Aid - Truthout, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
17. Schumer: Donald Trump’s War Planning Is An Epic Failure - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
18. Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls: "I don't owe Chuck Schumer a damn thing" - thegazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
19. Jewish Voice for Peace leads NYC sit-in against US arms sales - SILive.com, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
20. Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks - The Ridgefield Press, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
21. Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer delivers remarks at Holocaust remembrance ceremony - Modern Ghana, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
22. U.S. Senate Democrats Move to Limit Trump’s Iran War for 4th Time - teleSUR English, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
23. Democrats vow to flood Senate floor with war powers resolutions ‘every week’ - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
24. Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel - The Lufkin Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
25. Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel - Marietta Daily Journal, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
26. New York Drivers Paying Millions More at the Pump Due to Iran Conflict - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026
27. Police Arrest New York Protesters Opposing US Arms Sales to Israel - National Today, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), April 14, 2026
28. Congress Faces Funding Crisis After Minneapolis Shooting - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 14, 2026

1. Rye’s Latimer Gains Democratic Renomination for Second Term - MyRye.com, (George Latimer (D)), April 14, 2026

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Issues Notification of Investigative Findings Regarding Investigation into the Death of Royston Bacchus - New York State Attorney General (.gov), (Letitia James), April 14, 2026
2. AG Letitia James won’t seek criminal charges against cop who fatally ran over sleeping man in Queens park during U.S. Open - amNewYork, (Letitia James), April 14, 2026
3. HEARING ALERT: Court to Consider Dismissing Letitia James’ Lawsuit Against Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Over Abortion Pill Reversal Information - Thomas More Society, (Letitia James), April 14, 2026
4. NY attorney general settles with NewYork-Presbyterian over mental health gaps - Times Union, (Letitia James), April 14, 2026
5. Letitia James Leads AGs Press FTC On Hidden Rental Fees - Hoodline, (Letitia James), April 14, 2026
6. New York-Presbyterian agrees to mental health overhaul after state finds care failures - Crain's New York Business, (Letitia James), April 14, 2026

1. Attorney General James Secures $350,000 From Brooklyn Furniture Store for Cheating Consumers, Attorney General: New York, April 14, 2026
2. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Erasmo Huerta Gonzalez, Attorney General: New York, April 14, 2026
3. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Issues Notification of Investigative Findings Regarding Investigation into the Death of Royston Bacchus, Attorney General: New York, April 14, 2026

1. Malliotakis congratulates Brooklyn essay contest winners - Brooklyn Eagle, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 14, 2026
2. Staten Island’s Malliotakis receives dual law enforcement endorsements for congressional re-election bid - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 14, 2026

1. Chicago’s mayor fundraises in the Bronx with former Rep. Jamaal Bowman - City & State New York, (Jamaal Bowman), April 14, 2026

1. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney - New York District 18 - OpenSecrets, (Sean P. Maloney), April 14, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracy”, April 14, 2026
2. “Democrats’ Redistricting Effort in Maryland Runs Out of Time”, April 14, 2026
3. “What’s in the New Executive Order on Elections?”, April 14, 2026
4. “Orbán’s blunder: his gerrymander backfired, giving the opposition 87% of district seats”, April 14, 2026
5. “House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of Democratic Fund-Raising Giant”, April 14, 2026
6. “Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method”, April 14, 2026
7. Heather Gerken: “Why the Ford Foundation Has Committed $60M in New Funding to Protect Elections”, April 14, 2026
8. “Revolving In”, April 14, 2026
9. “Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president”, April 14, 2026
10. Honored to Share That I have Been Named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, for Work on My Book, Unbent Arc: The Rise and Decline of American Democracy 1964-2024, April 14, 2026
11. “Wisconsin GOP advised officials not to count late-arriving ballots, raising possibility of legal challenge”, April 14, 2026
12. New Jersey: “Voter fraud charges against Paterson councilman dropped after six years”, April 14, 2026