Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Luigi Mangione bloodthirsty superfans' NYC-issued press passes draw outrage: 'They're not reporters -- they're ghouls' - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), May 18, 2026
2. Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio to headline first-ever Summit of the Cities at Belfast City Hall - Love Belfast, (Bill de Blasio), May 18, 2026

1. E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water - The New York Times, (Lee Zeldin), May 18, 2026
2. Does the LIRR strike spell trouble for Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection? - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
3. Hochul, Blakeman point fingers during LIRR strike - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
4. Hochul blames Long Island Rail Road strike on Trump administration - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
5. Billions have been wasted on UN’s climate change lies - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
6. Hochul’s pro-housing push sees meager pick up in NYC suburbs - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
7. Fox & Friends Crew Shreds NY Gov Kathy Hochul for ‘Unbelievable’ LIRR Strike, Asks Trump to ‘End It’ - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
8. With largest U.S. commuter rail system shut down, N.Y. governor urges unions to resume talks - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
9. Actually, the LIRR strike may not be that bad for Hochul politically - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
10. Delayed New York budget is still taking shape - Bond Buyer, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
11. This LIRR Strike Should Be the Last - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
12. Long Island Rail Road strike could be a nightmare for N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
13. Could Blakeman Ride The LIRR Strike Into The Governor’s Office? - South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
14. New York creates FutureWorks Commission to help workers benefit from artificial intelligence - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
15. Jail Oversight Body Hamstrung Until Hochul Staffs Its Leadership - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
16. NY Plans to Tax Away Even More Jobs & Investments - RealClearMarkets, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
17. New York governor pleads with unions to resume talks amid North America's largest commuter rail system shut down - PBS, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
18. Here’s where to focus your anger for the outrageous LIRR strike - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
19. Talks to get the largest US commuter rail system running again continue as morning commute looms - WSLS, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
20. LIRR strike presents opportunity for Blakeman to gain statewide visibility - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
21. LIVE UPDATES: LIRR strike halts service systemwide. Here's what you need to know. - News12 | Westchester, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
22. New York Governor Predicts Fewer Will Pay New Housing Tax - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
23. Congestion Pricing To Remain In Effect As LIRR Strike Continues, Hochul Says - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
24. Trump Rips Hochul Over LIRR Strike - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
25. NY governor blamed for 'lack of leadership' as railroad strike disrupts more than 300,000 commuters - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
26. 'Affordability is not an excuse': Locals urge New York governor to protect 'economic engine' policies - The Cool Down, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
27. Riders navigate the first weekday of a strike that has shut down the largest US commuter rail system - News4JAX, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
28. LIRR strike: What to expect this workweek - PIX11, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
29. Long Island Rail Road Strike! (Could it have something to do with Blakeman challenging Hochul?) - Daily Kos, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
30. New York rail strike sparks Trump-Hochul clash, track and field trans athlete debate renewed - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026
31. LIRR strike: What to know about the rail workers' walkout - Hometown News, (Kathy Hochul), May 18, 2026

1. Senate Republicans confirm nearly 50 of Trump's picks for energy, land management - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 18, 2026
2. The 'Working Class,' According to Graham Platner - freebeacon.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 18, 2026

1. Inside DiNapoli’s finances after 20 Years as comptroller - Times Union, (Tom DiNapoli), May 18, 2026
2. Comptrolling for the Public Good - The American Prospect, (Tom DiNapoli), May 18, 2026
3. TOM DiNAPOLI CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES $2.1 MILLION AD BUY - Yonkers Times, (Tom DiNapoli), May 18, 2026

1. Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers About Price Gouging During Long Island Rail Road Strike, Attorney General: New York, May 18, 2026

1. Malliotakis Welcomes Dr. Oz to Staten Island's Richmond University Medical Center - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), May 18, 2026
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Hosts Dr. Mehmet Oz at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 18, 2026
3. Malliotakis Welcomes Dr. Oz to Staten Island's Richmond University Medical Center, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), May 18, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. After 7 Years of Work, “Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Remedies Is Approved”, May 18, 2026
2. Two thoughts on today’s Section 2 remands from SCOTUS, May 18, 2026
3. Donald Trump Colludes with Government that He Sued to Set Up $1.7 Billion Trust Fund to Reward Insurrectionists and Other Political Cronies, May 18, 2026
4. “G.O.P. to Begin Debating Voting Maps in This State. Not Everyone Approves.“, May 18, 2026
5. “Structural modeling of campaign finance decisions in the U.S. House of Representatives”, May 18, 2026
6. “The Freedom to Give: Philanthropy, Civil Society, and the Limits of State Power”, May 18, 2026
7. “Why the Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level”, May 18, 2026
8. Supreme Court Sends Back to 8th Circuit the Question Whether Private Parties Have the Right to Sue to Enforce Section 2 of Voting Rights Act in Light of Callais Case, May 18, 2026
9. ELB Book Corner: Albert and La Raja: “Small Donors Aren’t Who You Think They Are”, May 18, 2026
10. “With Timing of Voting Rights Decision, Supreme Court Chose a Political Scramble”, May 18, 2026