Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. New York’s Kathy Hochul forms first women-led ticket, selecting Adrienne Adams as her running mate - Politico, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
2. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
3. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adams as running mate - Newsday, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
4. Hochul picks her running mate: former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
5. City Council to Bring Back Year-Round Outdoor Dining After Adams-Era Decimation - Streetsblog NYC, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
6. Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement over her new running mate - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
7. Hochul Chooses Adrienne Adams to Join Her Re-election Ticket - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
8. Exclusive | Kathy Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate in 2026 governor’s race - New York Post, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
9. Hochul taps former City Council Speaker Adams as running mate - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
10. Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
11. Mamdani chooses head of Office to Combat Antisemitism - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026
12. NYC’s New Mayor Is Killing the City’s Faulty, Sketchy Chatbot - VICE, (Eric Adams), February 4, 2026

1. Governor Kathy Hochul taps former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
2. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul picks Adrienne Adams as her running mate - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
3. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul taps Adrienne Adams as running mate, praises her as "a fighter" - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
4. Hochul selects ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
5. Hochul Taps Adrienne Adams as Running Mate, Lands Mamdani’s Endorsement - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
6. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
7. Gov. Kathy Hochul visits SUNY Broome B.C. Center | Photos - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
8. Governor Kathy Hochul Is Undermining Striking New York Nurses - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
9. Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul for re-election in 2026 race - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
10. Adrienne Adams selected as Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate - News12 | Bronx, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
11. Why Hochul chose Adrienne Adams as her lieutenant governor running mate - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
12. Hochul visits Broome County to promote statewide child care pilot program - WSKG, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
13. Hochul names running mate in NY governor’s race - The Hill, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
14. Hochul seeks $30 million in 'tariff relief' for New York farmers - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
15. Hochul picks new running mate - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
16. Breaking News: Gov. Kathy Hochul chose the former New York City Council speaker Adrienne Adams as her re-election campaign running mate. - Facebook, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
17. Victims of Deed Theft Facing Eviction Want Kathy Hochul to Do More - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
18. New York’s Kathy Hochul forms first women-led ticket, selecting Adrienne Adams as her running mate - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
19. Gov. Kathy Hochul makes historic choice for running mate - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
20. Hochul Chooses Adrienne Adams to Join Her Re-election Ticket - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
21. Kathy Hochul picks former council speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Jewish Insider, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
22. Exclusive | Kathy Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate in 2026 governor’s race - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
23. Why Uber is spending millions to help Kathy Hochul win reelection - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
24. N.Y. Gov. Hochul seeks to ban police cooperation deals with ICE - NPR, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
25. We Found New York’s Guardianship System in Shambles. Now State Lawmakers Say They Have a Plan to Help Fix It. - ProPublica, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
26. Hochul says she has a lieutenant governor candidate — but isn't ready to reveal who it is - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
27. Hochul taps former City Council Speaker Adams as running mate - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
28. Gov. Kathy Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Yahoo News Canada, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
29. Mamdani Will Endorse Hochul for Re-election This Week - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
30. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: Feb. 4 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
31. Hochul picks her running mate: former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
32. NY Gov. Hochul selects Adrienne Adams as running mate - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
33. NYC Mayor Mamdani Will Back Governor Hochul’s Reelection Bid - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
34. Hochul highlights Broome County's place in universal childcare pilot program - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
35. Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement over her new running mate - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
36. Hochul's anti-ICE bill will backfire and encourage federal agents, warns Nassau County exec Bruce Blakeman - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
37. 'They're a rogue agency': N.Y. Gov. Hochul seeks to ban local police from working with ICE - NPR, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
38. Morning Briefing in Central New York: Feb. 4 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
39. Letter: Hochul ignores our energy pain - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
40. Joint Senate-Assembly hearings on Governor Hochul’s 2026-2027 Executive Budget continue on Wednesday ~ Topic: Mental Hygiene ~ Watch here beginning at 9:30 AM - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
41. Hochul picks former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
42. Governor Hochul announces her running mate for this year’s election - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
43. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adams as running mate - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
44. Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement after LG pick - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
45. SIENA POLL: Hochul maintains overwhelming lead over Blakeman in governor’s race - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
46. Hochul picks running mate but leaves Albany observers guessing - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
47. Exclusive | Hochul finally reveals how much in NYC congestion pricing tolls she paid under MTA deal - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
48. New York Leads in School Spending—But Not Student Achievement - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
49. Calls for transparency of New York’s runaway $115B Medicaid ‘gravy train’ grow in light of Minnesota fraud - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
50. Hochul, Delgado announce running mates in gubernatorial race - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
51. NYC nurses march to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office to demand action - NewsNation, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
52. NYGOP response to NY-11 court ruling - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
53. New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her - The Lufkin Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
54. Governor Race: Hochul Locks In Running Mate As 2026 Election Takes Shape - dailyvoice.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
55. New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her - Ottumwa Courier, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
56. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
57. Oberacker responds to Hochul budget - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
58. Adrienne Adams picked as running mate alongside Governor Hochul in 2026 election - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
59. Still no response from Hochul - The River Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
60. Hochul picks new running mate, as her current No. 2 makes bid for NY governor - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
61. Hochul picks ex-NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
62. New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her - Temple Daily Telegram, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
63. Letter: Recipe for disaster - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
64. Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker for running mate - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
65. Working families would pay for Hochul’s auto plan - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
66. New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her - Messenger-Inquirer, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
67. Hochul picks former NYC speaker as running mate; Delgado chooses India Walton - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
68. Hochul picks former NYC council speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026
69. Two Democratic tickets take shape as Hochul, Delgado unveil running mates - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), February 4, 2026

1. Representatives Cohen, DeSaulnier and Ross and Senators Gillibrand and Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Drivers from Fatal Tractor Trailer Accidents - Congressman Steve Cohen (.gov), (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
2. Senator Gillibrand announces $500K for NY law enforcement mental health services - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
3. Gillibrand announces federal funding for law enforcement mental health services - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
4. Schumer, Gillibrand celebrate full funding of 9/11 health program - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
5. STOP Underrides Bill Re-Introduced In Senate & House - annaleahmary.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
6. Spending package signed by Trump includes money to shore up WTC Health Program - Newsday, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
7. Gillibrand secures $500K for NYLEAP - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
8. House & Senate Democratic Leaders on Trump's Agenda - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
9. Watch live: Schumer, Jeffries give remarks as DHS funding battle heats up - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
10. Senate Republicans, Democrats negotiate on immigration enforcement funding - The National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
11. Democrats plan DHS funding offer as Thune floats long-term punt - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
12. LISTEN: Florida Congressman Tells Sen. Chuck Schumer Where He Can Go - 1290 WJNO, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
13. Chuck Schumer: Dems ready to negotiate on ICE, but 'it's gotta be tough' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
14. US will not move on from Epstein files without full transparency: Senate minority leader - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
15. Schumer, Gillibrand secure $26M for Brooklyn housing, health and community projects - Brooklyn Paper, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
16. Schumer, Gillibrand secure $1M+ for North Country economic development projects - Sun Community News, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), February 4, 2026
17. Democrats lay out demands in prickly DHS funding fight as Republicans balk - CNBC, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
18. After years of advocacy, shoulder-to shoulder with his family, I am thrilled Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis has been awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military decoration. SSG Ollis’s unwavering devotion to his fellow soldiers, leadership of those un - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
19. Schumer Says Federal Drawdown of 700 Officers From Minneapolis "Not Close to Enough" - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
20. Darth Vader. Mufasa. King Jaffe Joffer. Former Hudson Valley resident and EGOT WINNER James Earl Jones came to New York to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue an acting career. He remains one of the most influential Black voices of his generation - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
21. Lawmakers Are Nowhere Near a Deal on DHS Funding - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
22. Schumer, Jeffries project unity, demand ICE reforms in spending fight - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
23. Cassadaga Job Corps To Remain Open After Federal Funding Restored - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
24. House conservatives warn Trump-Schumer deal undercuts GOP leverage on DHS funding - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
25. Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
26. Schumer Says Funding Preserved For Job Corps Centers - Post Journal, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
27. Senate Republicans, Democrats negotiate on immigration enforcement funding - WGXA, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026
28. Democrats Soften Their Demand To Ban Masks For ICE - HuffPost, (Chuck Schumer), February 4, 2026

1. Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Representative George Latimer - PoliticsNY, (George Latimer (D)), February 4, 2026

1. New York Attorney General James Announces Legal Observers to Document Federal Immigration Raids - Democracy Now!, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
2. Attorney General James issues consumer alert following flight disruptions - Mid Hudson News, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
3. Attorney General Letitia James to deploy legal observers to document ICE activity across New York State - WBNG, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
4. New York AG Letitia James Launches Legal Observation Project to Monitor ICE Activity - NY Carib News, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
5. Letitia James to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents | State & Region | phillytrib.com - The Philadelphia Tribune, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
6. New York AG James Sues Newburgh Landlord - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
7. States move to block Trump’s Hudson Tunnel funding halt - caribbeanlife.com, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
8. New York to Send Out Monitors to Observe ICE Activity - BKReader, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
9. AG James Urges Airline Travelers to Know Their Rights - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026
10. ICE in New York: Attorney General Letitia James deploying legal observers to monitor immigration enforcement - Newsday, (Letitia James), February 4, 2026

1. Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Dmitry Zass, Attorney General: New York, February 4, 2026

1. State Senator Mayer Proposes Bill to Prohibit ICE from Gaining Access to Schools without Judicial Order - Yonkers Times, (Shelley Mayer), February 4, 2026
2. State Senate Advances Legislation to Stand Up to Utility Corporations, Lower Rates - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 4, 2026

1. Malliotakis Applauds President Trump’s Decision to Award Medal of Honor to Staten Island Hero Michael Ollis - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), February 4, 2026
2. Malliotakis Applauds President Trump’s Decision to Award Medal of Honor to Staten Island Hero Michael Ollis, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), February 4, 2026
3. Rep. Malliotakis nets nearly $1M in local public safety funding - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 4, 2026
4. Staten Island’s hero soldier, Michael Ollis, will receive the Medal of Honor - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 4, 2026
5. White House approves Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt Michael Ollis after years-long push - WFIN, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 4, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. Tell Congress to pass the Living Wage for Musicians Act! Spotify and other music streaming services must pay artists fairly. - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), February 4, 2026