Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. How Zohran Mamdani’s Approval Rating Compares to Eric Adams’ After 100 Days - Newsweek, (Eric Adams), April 8, 2026
2. Polls, Analysis, Learning, and More - Marist Poll, (Eric Adams), April 8, 2026
3. 48% of New Yorkers Approve of Mamdani’s Performance, Poll Says - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), April 8, 2026
4. Ralph Eric Adams Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Bella Vida Funeral Home - Legacy, (Eric Adams), April 8, 2026
5. Mamdani gets dismal report card from New Yorkers after less than 100 days in office - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 8, 2026
6. 48% of New Yorkers Approve of Mamdani's Performance, Poll Says - National Today, (Eric Adams), April 8, 2026
7. Schumer, Mamdani admin cut ribbon on long-delayed City Hall Deliverista Hub to help delivery workers recharge - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), April 8, 2026

1. Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule - PBS, (Lee Zeldin), April 8, 2026
2. Stop the Scams: Governor Hochul Announces Partnership Between State Police and Department of Financial Services to Crack Down on Insurance Fraud - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
3. Bruce Blakeman sues after Dem-controlled panel denies him matching funds: ‘Kathy Hochul tried to rig the system’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
4. Hochul waves at angry protesters - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
5. Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance to Do the Right Thing on Climate - The New Republic, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
6. GOP’s Bruce Blakeman sues to access millions in NY matching funds for governor’s race - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
7. Bruce Blakeman sues after Dem-controlled panel denies him matching funds: ‘Kathy Hochul tried to rig the system’ - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
8. Hochul mocks Trump’s Iran toll plan: ‘So … congestion pricing?’ - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
9. Bronx cancer survivors pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to preserve Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
10. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul mocks Trump’s Iran toll plan: ‘So ... congestion pricing?’ - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
11. Hochul’s car insurance proposal fueling budget stand­still as state trucking as­so­ci­ation lends support - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
12. Hochul office’s cringey pothole post has New Yorkers blushing over raunchy double meaning - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
13. Blakeman, Hochul's challenger, sues over denied NY campaign funds - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
14. Hochul has a heart for her hecklers - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
15. Bruce Blakeman sues over public matching funds denial - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
16. Albany’s fix for affordable housing - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
17. Why NY Lawmakers must support Hochul's car insurance reforms | Opinion - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
18. NY begins $600M pothole paving blitz, with 44,000 set for filling - The Poughkeepsie Journal, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
19. A pension battle is heating up in Albany. Here’s what to know. - The Chief, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
20. Growing number of blue states proposing wealth, exit taxes - WTOV, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
21. Hochul announces $58M for road resurfacing on Long Island - LI Press, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
22. Growing number of blue states proposing wealth, exit taxes - KRCR, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
23. New York lawmakers pass state budget extender through April 14 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
24. NYC Mayor's Free Bus Promise Stalls in State Legislature - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026
25. New York to Patch Thousands of Potholes Across the State - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), April 8, 2026

1. Local lawmakers react after Trump says a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 8, 2026
2. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Iran Conflict - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
3. Schumer says Senate will vote on Iran war powers resolution next week - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
4. Chuck Schumer says Seneca Falls run to take place, after permit approval by National Park Service - Finger Lakes Times, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
5. Schumer calls Trump 'a military moron' and says US 'worse off' now than when Iran war started - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
6. Schumer calls Trump ‘a military moron’ and says US ‘worse off’ now than when Iran war started - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
7. Trump Says 'Evil And Wickedness Will Not Prevail' In Easter Message, Chuck Schumer Calls Him 'Unhinged Madman' Over Controversial Iran Post - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
8. US Senate leader warns Republicans over support for conflict - Middle East Monitor, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
9. Sen. Schumer Announces War Powers Vote on Iran War - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
10. Schumer blasts Trump’s Iran war as failure, moves to rein in his war powers amid ceasefire - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
11. As Trump-Iran Truce Frays, Dem Leaders Pursue Yet Another Round of War Powers Votes - Common Dreams, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
12. Schumer, Mamdani admin cut ribbon on long-delayed City Hall Deliverista Hub to help delivery workers recharge - amNewYork, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
13. Lawmakers React to U.S. Cease-Fire Deal on Iran - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
14. US Senate to vote on resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers - The Korea Times, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
15. US Senate to vote on Iran war powers resolution next week: Minority leader - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
16. New York State Gas Surge Leaves Drivers Paying Millions - Hudson Valley Post, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
17. Trump's comments on war with Iran condemned by Jewish groups - The Jerusalem Post, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
18. Democrats Push for Trump Accountability Amid Iran Ceasefire Deal - National Today, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
19. ‘Changes nothing’: US lawmakers divided after Trump announces Iran ceasefire - WION, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
20. ‘Desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp’: US political leaders react as Trump announces ceasefire - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
21. Senate to vote again next week on limiting Trump’s military options in Iran - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
22. US Senate will try to curb Trump’s Iran war powers - Українська правда, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
23. NYC Deliveristas Win a Safe Place to Recharge - THE CITY - NYC News, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
24. Schumer, Mamdani admin cut ribbon on long-delayed City Hall Deliverista Hub to help delivery workers recharge - PoliticsNY, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
25. US Senate Democratic leader calls Trump "extremely sick person" - Українська правда, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
26. Big warning signs for Dems ahead of 2026 midterms that could dash their takeover hopes - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
27. US lawmakers divided over Trump ceasefire announcement - Idaho County Free Press, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026
28. When will the government shutdown end? Updates, odds on House vote - Delawareonline.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 8, 2026

1. Trump calls on New York court to toss ‘legally and factually baseless’ fraud ruling - The Independent, (Letitia James), April 8, 2026
2. Activists urge AG Letitia James sentence for NYPD sergeant convicted of killing Bronx protester with thrown cooler - amNewYork, (Letitia James), April 8, 2026
3. AG James Challenges Executive Order Threatening Mail-In Voting - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), April 8, 2026
4. Watch Live: New York Attorney General Letitia James Appears In Court [6b4e98] - Fathom Journal, (Letitia James), April 8, 2026

1. Attorney General James Announces Indictment and Arraignment of Buffalo Police Officer on Murder Charge, Attorney General: New York, April 8, 2026

1. House Intelligence Committee holds hearing with EU Ambassador Sondland on Trump impeachment inquiry on Capitol Hill in Washington - reutersconnect.com, (Sean P. Maloney), April 8, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. More thoughts on Riverside, April 9, 2026
2. “Who Lacks ID and Proof of Citizenship in California Today? An Exploration of Voter ID Access, Barriers and Knowledge”, April 8, 2026
3. Just Released Riverside County Warrants Relied on Bogus Evidence of Likely Felony to Seize Ballots (Links to Warrants), April 8, 2026
4. California Supreme Court Puts on Hold Riverside Sheriff’s Investigation into Seized Ballots from the Prop 50 Election; State Court Judge Orders Unsealing of Warrants Used to Justify Seizure, April 8, 2026
5. “Report: ‘Election Oversight Group’ Allegations About the 2020 Election in Fulton County, Georgia”, April 8, 2026
6. “The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier”, April 8, 2026
7. “At L.A. ‘shadow hearing’ on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems”, April 8, 2026
8. “The Era of Democratic Dissatisfaction (Rick Pildes), April 8, 2026
9. “‘A wow moment’: Democrats make big gains in key battlegrounds”, April 8, 2026
10. “Democrat Wins Mayoral Race in Republican-Leaning Waukesha, Wis.”, April 8, 2026
11. “Liberals Gain Seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court, Adding to Firewall in Voting Cases”, April 8, 2026
12. “Carey’s GOP primary challenger booted from race, SCOTUS appeal filed”, April 8, 2026
13. “Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work”, April 8, 2026
14. “Half of U.S. States Now on Record Urging Congress to Propose Amendment on Election Spending”, April 8, 2026
15. “Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives”, April 8, 2026