Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Kathryn Garcia Obituary March 30, 2026 - snyderfuneralhome.com, (Kathryn Garcia), April 1, 2026
2. Federal prosecutors indict close associate of Eric Adams - Politico, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026
3. Longtime Friend of Eric Adams Is Indicted on Health Care Fraud Charges - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026
4. Feds Indict Another Eric Adams Pal, This One for Insurance Fraud - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026
5. Man arrested in connection with March Lexington shooting - WKYT, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026
6. Mamdani packs City Hall with nearly 80 staffers for pet projects despite crying budget poverty: ‘Useless woke jobs’ - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026
7. In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies They Can Use TikTok - wired.com, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026
8. NYC reverses TikTok ban on gov't devices - chinadaily.com.cn, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026
9. It Will Be a Scandal If Mamdani Can’t Pay EMS Workers Better - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026
10. 'TikTok, we're back': Mayor Mamdani announces return of social media app for NYC gov­ernment - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), April 1, 2026

1. NY governor's race between Kathy Hochul, Nassau County exec Bruce Blakeman tightens, poll shows - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
2. Hochul broke her promise to protect SNAP. She has to fix it | Opinion - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
3. New York budget deadline missed again as auto insurance rates and climate policy stall talks - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
4. SIENA POLL: Hochul lead over Blakeman in governor’s race trimmed to 13 points - Saratogian, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
5. New York gives 133 farms $25M in climate grants, including $6M to Central NY farmers - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
6. The sky isn’t falling - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
7. Blakeman and five candidates denied public matching funds - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
8. Hochul to Mamdani and Menin: This budget crisis is your problem now - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
9. How Hochul is holding up new immigrant protections, according to lawmakers - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
10. Hochul celebrates five years of ganja legislation - caribbeanlife.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
11. Governor Kathy Hochul Opens Empire State Fellows Program 2027–2029 With $90K Salary and Leadership Path - Travel And Tour World, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
12. Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking $225M Affordable Housing Development in The Bronx - Homes and Community Renewal (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
13. Probe Examines Ties Between NYC Officials and Nonprofit Awarded $200M in Migrant Shelter Deals - Latin Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
14. Governor Kathy Hochul Launches More Than Two Hundred and Twenty Five Bronx Affordable Housing Plan Creating 292 Homes With Support Services Boom - Travel And Tour World, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
15. Hochul lead over Blakeman in race for governor down to 13 points - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
16. Senate Republicans Call for Real Utility Relief in Final Budget - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
17. New York lawmakers pass budget extender as deadline passes - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
18. New York misses state budget deadline; talks expected to stretch for weeks - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
19. New York’s elected officials mark Transgender Day of Visibility - gaycitynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
20. Hochul loses ground to Blakeman in latest Siena poll - pressrepublican.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
21. 4 charged in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator - WSLS, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
22. Hochul seeks to tap brakes on state climate law - adirondackexplorer.org, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
23. The Three Big Questions Delaying New York’s Budget - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
24. Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider - WRAL, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
25. Gov. Hochul noncommittal on massive WNY data center, subsidies - investigativepost.org, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
26. To Get Ahead of ICE, New York Leaders Learn from Other States and Cities - boltsmag.org, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
27. State budget deal far off as first extender passes - capitolconfidential.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
28. New York's Governor Seems Indifferent to the Health Consequences of a Steep Tax on Nicotine Pouches: Kathy Hochul's Proposed Levy Would Deter Smokers From Switching to a Much Less Dangerous Habit, by Jacob Sullum - creators.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
29. Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes tied to migrant shelter provider | Breaking News - The Haitian Times, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
30. Fixing NY’s broken Car insurance system is racial justice | Opinion - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
31. Feds Look Into Brooklyn Council Member on Whether She Took Bribes to Help Shelter Provider - bkreader.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
32. NYC Council member, Gov. Hochul aide face federal bribery investigation - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
33. Lawmakers miss deadline to pass budget, pass 'extender' bill to fund state operations - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
34. Siena Poll: Gov. Hochul's lead over Nassau Co. Executive Blakeman shrinks - wkbw.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
35. Hochul, NYSGC Preview New Measures To Curb Youth Gambling and Better Protect New Yorkers - Gambling Insider, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026
36. Retired NYPD sergeant among 4 arrested in probe linked to NYC homeless shelter operator - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 1, 2026

1. Schumer on Trump mail-in voting order: ‘This too will fail’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
2. Top Democrats call Trump's mail-in voting order unconstitutional - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer, Tom Cotton Push Bill That Bans Chinese Humanoid Robots For Government Use - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
4. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks at a forum on climate change and the consequences for home insurance, grocery prices and health care costs on March 26 at the Capitol in Washington. - Sandusky Register, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
5. Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren’t on board - Los Angeles Times, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
6. A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
7. Chuck Schumer Mocks Marco Rubio Over Sponsoring Of Bill Preventing Presidents From Leaving NATO Without Senate Approval - Latin Times, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
8. Schumer pours cold water on Trump's wish for NATO exit - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
9. Jeffries, Schumer knock Trump mail-in voting order: ‘Unlawful power grab’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
10. Democrats hammer Susan Collins over Iran war vote - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
11. Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
12. YORK: Will the insane shutdown ever end? - Herald-Zeitung, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026
13. Trump Signs Executive Order To Crack Down On Mail-In Voting, Saying Its About 'Voter Integrity': Gavin Ne - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), April 1, 2026

1. NY Congressman George Latimer on Pres. Trump's State of the Union Address | PIX on Politics Daily - PIX11, (George Latimer (D)), April 1, 2026

1. Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s Death Was a Homicide - motherjones.com, (Letitia James), April 1, 2026
2. Attyx solar company accused of deceiving vulnerable New Yorkers in bait-and-switch scheme - CBS News, (Letitia James), April 1, 2026
3. New York AG James warns of AI-powered tax scams, offers tips to avoid fraud this season - WRGB, (Letitia James), April 1, 2026

1. Attorney General James Announces Indictment of Unlicensed Funeral Director for Illegally Performing Funeral Services and Defrauding Mourning Families, Attorney General: New York, April 1, 2026
2. Attorney General James Releases Statement on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam in Buffalo, Attorney General: New York, April 1, 2026
3. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of James Cushman, Attorney General: New York, April 1, 2026
4. Attorney General James Offers Tips to Protect Consumers from Fraud During Tax Season, Attorney General: New York, April 1, 2026
5. La Fiscal General James Ofrece Consejos Para Proteger a los Consumidores Contra el Fraude Durante la Temporada de Impuestos, Attorney General: New York, April 1, 2026
6. Attorney General James Announces Indictment and Arraignment of Former NYPD Officer on Manslaughter Charge, Attorney General: New York, April 1, 2026

1. Harckham Honors Three SD40 Residents During Irish Heritage Month Commemoration - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), April 1, 2026

1. Lawmakers discuss late New York State budget - NEWS10 ABC, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), April 1, 2026

1. Malliotakis Backs Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Women’s Health Care Access, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), April 1, 2026