Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Zohran Mamdani taps budget vet as go-between in Albany to push socialist agenda - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), January 8, 2026
2. City Anti-Corruption Chief Jocelyn Strauber Tenders Her Resignation - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
3. Arkansas football to host North Carolina Central transfer Eric Adams for official visit - Whole Hog Sports, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
4. The Keys to New York City Are Made in New Jersey - New Jersey Digest, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
5. Adams’ last hurrah: new charter panel - Queens Chronicle, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
6. Will New York at Last Get More Street-Vending Permits? - Grub Street, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
7. Mamdani’s First Week Was Very Good for Cyclists - Curbed, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
8. Mamdani revokes slew of Adams EOs - Queens Chronicle, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
9. The Clock Is Ticking For NYC To Save Community Opportunity To Purchase - Next City, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
10. Crime down, murder up in Queens in ’25 - Queens Chronicle, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
11. City Anti-Corruption Chief Jocelyn Strauber Tenders Her Resignation - Patch, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
12. Joceyln Strauber resigns as commissioner of NYC Dept. of Investigation - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
13. Mamdani revokes Israel-related executive orders signed by Adams, directs team to focus on housing in first acts as mayor - Egypt Independent, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026
14. Mamdani Kisses the National Security Ring - kenklippenstein.com, (Eric Adams), January 8, 2026

1. Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
2. Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul make a $1.7 billion investment in child care—on Mamdani’s eighth day on the job - Fortune, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
3. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants ‘recourse’ when ICE agents act improperly - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
4. Hochul, Mamdani announce push for free child care for NYC 2-year-olds - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
5. Mamdani says New York child care expansion a real step to fulfilling campaign pledge - NPR, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
6. Hochul and Mamdani to unveil free child care plan in New York City - WHNT.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
7. Zohran Mamdami, Kathy Hochul to launch free care for 2-year-olds - upi.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
8. Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Zohran Mamdani to announce free child care for 2-year-olds in NYC called '2-Care' - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
9. Gov. officials, including new mayor Mamdani, unveil free child care plan in New York City - Live 5 News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
10. Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City - WRAL, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
11. Kathy Hochul se enfrentó a ICE y te acusó de «aterrorizar a la gente» por llevar una máscara. - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
12. Mamdani and Hochul unveil free child care plan in New York City - PBS, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
13. Gov. Hochul Announces 2-Care: Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds in New York – amNewYork - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
14. Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiling free child care plan for 2-year-olds in NYC, though funding unclear - The Malone Telegram, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
15. Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani partner to expand universal child care in NY - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
16. Hochul unveils plan to expand NY-funded child care. What we know now - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
17. Hochul, Mamdani join forces on plan to ease New York’s child care costs - Washington Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
18. Congestion Pricing Has Raised $550M for MTA, Cut Traffic Too: Hochul - www.otdowntown.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
19. New York Gov. Hochul proposes legislation to block 3D printing of guns - abcnews.go.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
20. Video: Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan for Universal Child Care - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
21. Taxing the rich is off the table, Gov. Kathy Hochul says - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
22. State's unprecedented investment expands access to universal child care - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
23. NY Gov. Hochul announces lofty socialist plan to offer ‘free’ child care — with $4.5B pricetag - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
24. Kathy Hochul announces lofty socialist plan to offer ‘free’ child care for NYC 2-year-olds - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
25. Hochul unveils child care expansion plan alongside Mamdani - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
26. Hochul to unveil plan for universal child care - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
27. ‘2-Care’ to go: Hochul to fund first 2 years of universal child care for NYC 2-year-olds - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
28. Hochul calls to expand affordable child care statewide - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
29. NYC to provide expansion of free child care in "high-need" areas - marketplace.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
30. NYC Mayor Mamdani's universal childcare closer thanks to Gov. Hochul - USA Today, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
31. NYC to Gain Free Childcare For 2-Year-Olds - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
32. N.Y. Gov. Hochul, NYC Mayor Mamdani unveil free child-care plan for 2-year-olds - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
33. Hochul and Mamdani unveil free childcare plan in New York City - Inquirer.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
34. New York launches taxpayer-funded, universal day care for 2-year-olds - wng.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
35. Hochul Pledges Free Child Care at Age 2, Bolstering Mamdani - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
36. Hochul Gets Onboard With Mamdani’s Ambitious Child-Care Plan - New York Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
37. Hochul unveils free childcare plan for 2-year-olds in NYC, handing a win to Mamdani and herself - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
38. Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
39. Hochul announces major investment to expand universal child care statewide - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
40. Hochul, Mamdani unveil $1.7B taxpayer-funded child care plan - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
41. Gov. Hochul To Crack Down On 3D-Printed, Illegal Guns In Upcoming State Of The State - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
42. Free child care for 2-year-olds announced by NYC Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
43. Hochul, Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
44. Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City - Ottumwa Courier, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
45. Free child care for toddlers? What to know about NYC’s new '2-Care' program - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
46. Mamdani and Hochul Pitch Free Childcare for Two-Year-Olds - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
47. Never Forget? Hochul Lights Freedom Tower Green for Muslim Heritage Month - standingforfreedom.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
48. Hochul must walk tightrope in Albany or face defections to Dem primary challenger: ‘There’s more coming’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
49. Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiling free child care plan for 2-year-olds in NYC, though funding unclear - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
50. Hochul to expand free child care in New York City, handing a win to Mamdani - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
51. Gov. Hochul teases new anti-ICE proposal for NY – while boasting she chewed out agent: ‘Trying to terrorize people’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
52. Hochul targets ‘ghost’ gun loopholes with new regulations - Olean Times Herald, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
53. NY would become first state to require manufacturers of 3D printers to block production of guns and gun parts in new law proposed - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
54. Hochul proposes universal childcare with Mamdani in NYC - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
55. Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City - The Killeen Daily Herald, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
56. Hochul, Mamdani announce free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City - News India Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
57. Mayor Mamdani & Governor Hochul announce free childcare for two-year-olds in NYC - Brooklyn Bridge Parents, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
58. Hochul announces 1st step towards universal child care (VIDEO) - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
59. Hochul Backs Mamdani Childcare Expansion Plan With Two Years of State Funding - Common Dreams, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
60. Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City | Nation World | tdtnews.com - Temple Daily Telegram, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
61. Hochul confronted ICE agent, said he was 'terrorizing people' by wearing a mask - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
62. Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City - Goshen News, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026
63. Hochul and Mamdani to unveil free child care plan in New York City - Waco Tribune-Herald, (Kathy Hochul), January 8, 2026

1. Gillibrand denounces Trump freeze of child care funding for NYS - Oswego County News Now, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 8, 2026
2. Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ for Allegany County "Gateway" project - the wellsville sun, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 8, 2026
3. New York officials respond to Trump Administration childcare funding freezes - WBNG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 8, 2026
4. New Law Expands Benefits for Families of Firefighters with Cancer - WKTV, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 8, 2026
5. Gillibrand: Noem 'lied' to American public about ICE shooting - niagara-gazette.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 8, 2026
6. Trafficking Survivors Relief Act signed into law - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 8, 2026
7. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries - FOX 5 Atlanta, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
8. Watch: Schumer, Jeffries give remarks amid health care battle - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
9. Press Release: Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer Announce Legislative Push to Extend ACA Tax Credits - Quiver Quantitative, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
10. Schumer to meet with survivors of Bondi Beach terror attack - Jewish Insider, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
11. LEADER JEFFRIES: “TODAY, HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL ADVANCE LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE ACA TAX CREDITS” – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
12. North Country projects receive $5M fed funds - Sun Community News, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), January 8, 2026
13. Senate Democratic Leader Schumer, Sens. Kaine & Schiff on War Powers Resolution Vote - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
14. RAW: Chuck Schumer says ICE had no justification to shoot, kill Minneapolis protester - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
15. Senate Democratic Leader Schumer on War Powers Resolution Vote - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
16. Jeffries, Schumer demand probes and accountability after fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
17. Senators secure $5M in federal funds for North Country in proposed 2026 budget - Press-Republican, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), January 8, 2026
18. Dems push ICE shutdown - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
19. House to vote on Obamacare subsidies extension after 9 Republicans help get bill to the floor - MyCentralOregon.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
20. Senate rejects Trump's military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote - KSAT, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
21. Today’s shooting in Minneapolis by a DHS agent was horrific and demands a full, independent investigation. DHS agents should not be patrolling our neighborhoods like an occupying force—their presence is only creating chaos and costing lives. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
22. Democrats and Republicans react to Venezuela attacks after Senate briefing – video - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
23. Top Democrats decline to say if they would push to rein in ICE funding after Minnesota shooting - The Independent, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
24. Senate advances war powers resolution after Trump's raid on Venezuela - WPDE, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
25. "The public needs answers!" - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
26. Congress Health Care - Times Argus, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
27. US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years - GMA Network, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026
28. How Mamdani is managing Jewish outreach - Jewish Insider, (Chuck Schumer), January 8, 2026

1. Prosecutors Said to Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James - The New York Times, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
2. Judge says Trump’s acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully - CNN, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
3. US attorney who subpoenaed Letitia James lacked 'lawful authority,' judge rules - abcnews.go.com, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
4. Judge disqualifies US attorney in New York, tosses Letitia James subpoenas - Politico, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
5. U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James over financial transactions - CBS News, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
6. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - AP News, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
7. Federal judge disqualifies US attorney, tosses subpoenas targeting NY AG Letitia James - Fox News, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
8. Federal prosecutors launch new probe of NY AG James' financial transactions, NYT reports - Reuters, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
9. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into Letitia James - PBS, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
10. Federal prosecutor disqualified in Letitia James investigation - The Hill, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
11. Federal prosecutors launch new probe into NY AG Letitia James tied to longtime hairdresser: report - New York Post, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
12. Judge disqualifies U.S. attorney in Albany investigating Letitia James - Maryland Daily Record, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
13. Trump backer barred from being U.S. attorney; James subpoenas tossed - upi.com, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
14. Judge Disqualifies Prosecutor Leading Civil-Rights Probe of Letitia James - The Wall Street Journal, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
15. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - abcnews.go.com, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
16. Judge Bars U.S. Attorney in Albany From Inquiry Into Letitia James - The New York Times, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
17. Judge disqualifies acting U.S. attorney handling 2 Letitia James investigations - CBS News, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
18. Judge disqualifies prosecutor leading probe of New York Attorney General Letitia James - Newsday, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
19. Judge blocks Trump-picked prosecutor in Albany from investigating Letitia James - Gothamist, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
20. Federal judge disqualifies U.S. Attorney, discarding his subpoenas against NY’s Letitia James - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
21. Judge disqualifies prosecutor investigating AG Letitia James - NEWS10 ABC, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
22. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - Inquirer.com, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
23. US judge blocks DOJ demands for info on NY lawsuits against Trump, NRA - Reuters, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
24. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - Indiana Gazette Online, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
25. Trump Prosecutor in Albany Disqualified in Win for NY AG James - Bloomberg.com, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
26. Judge disqualifies US attorney in New York, tosses Letitia James subpoenas - MSN, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
27. New York AG demands Instacart hand over information about price tests - Reuters, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
28. Federal judge disqualifies 5th Trump-appointed acting U.S. attorney - Democracy Docket, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
29. Federal Judge Disqualifies US Attorney Who Was Investigating Letitia James - iHeart, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
30. Breaking: Croton's John Sarcone III disqualified by federal judge from prosecuting Letitia James, subpoenas tossed out. - The Croton Chronicle, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
31. NY Attorney General Letitia James charging Florida man with 71 gun crimes - Second Amendment Foundation, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
32. Judge Disqualifies Federal Prosecutor in Investigation Into New York Attorney General Letitia James - The National Herald, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
33. 'The subpoenas are quashed': Another Bondi acting prosecutor bites the dust as repeat court losses play right into Letitia James' hands - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
34. Judge rules Sarcone’s appointment was ‘unlawful,’ rejects subpoenas - Times Union, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
35. Judge disqualifies New York US attorney and tosses subpoenas against Letitia James - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
36. Prosecutor Overseeing Civil Rights Probe of Letitia James Is, in a Setback for Trump, Disqualified by Obama-Appointed Judge - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
37. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - Eagle-Tribune, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
38. Trump Justice Department Reportedly Investigating Payments Letitia James Campaign Made To a New York Celebrity Hairdresser - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
39. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into NY Attorney General Letitia James | News | dailygazette.com - The Daily Gazette, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
40. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - niagara-gazette.com, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
41. Judge Ousts Trump Loyalist Prosecutor, Tosses Letitia James Subpoenas - Inquisitr News, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
42. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - Toronto Star, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
43. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - The Daily Gazette, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
44. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - Weatherford Democrat, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
45. Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James - Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
46. Trump-Appointed Judge ‘Just Called Out’ President’s Attorney—Legal Analyst - Newsweek, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
47. AG Letitia James won’t charge NYPD cops who shot fleeing armed man in Brooklyn - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026
48. UPDATE 1-Federal prosecutors launch new probe of NY AG James' financial transactions, CBS News reports - Devdiscourse, (Letitia James), January 8, 2026

1. Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Childcare and Support for Vulnerable Families, Attorney General: New York, January 9, 2026
2. Attorney General James Demands Answers from Instacart about Algorithmic Pricing, Attorney General: New York, January 8, 2026

1. Senator Pete Harckham Celebrates the New Year by Getting Married - Putnam County News, (Peter Harckham (D)), January 8, 2026

1. N.Y. state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins discusses the new leg­islative session - Spectrum News, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 8, 2026
2. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins 2026 Opening Session Remarks - Yonkers Times, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 8, 2026
3. Top Democrat backs proposal to make New York more of a sanctuary state - Politico, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 8, 2026
4. Senate leaders outline affordability, childcare and voting rights as 2026 priorities - Citizen Portal AI, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 8, 2026

1. Returning to Albany for first day of session, state lawmakers focus on af­ford­ability - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), January 8, 2026

1. Malliotakis Secures Nearly $1 Million for New York Law Enforcement - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), January 8, 2026
2. Press Release: Malliotakis Supports House Passage of Funding Bill for New York Law Enforcement - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 8, 2026
3. Malliotakis Secures Nearly $1 Million for New York Law Enforcement, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), January 8, 2026
4. GOP lawmaker pushes to free US citizen reportedly detained in Venezuela - foxnews.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 8, 2026
5. Rubio pressed over detained American after House Venezuela briefing - Washington Examiner, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 8, 2026

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