Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams, Bruce Blakeman slam Mamdani's response to US and Israel's Iran attack: 'Words matter' - New York Post, (Eric Adams), March 1, 2026
2. Persian American Former Deputy Mayor Criticizes NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Iran Comments; Adams Voices Support - VINnews, (Eric Adams), March 1, 2026
3. Mamdani Seeks to Restart Sunnyside Housing Plan, But Needs Billions From Feds - THE CITY - NYC News, (Bill de Blasio), February 28, 2026
4. Mamdani and Trump Raise Sunnyside Yards Housing Plan From the Grave - Commercial Observer, (Bill de Blasio), February 27, 2026
5. IMPACT: TAMMANY WHO? - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), February 27, 2026
6. Mamdani must heed state call to reduce bloated welfare spending — before looking to hike taxes - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), February 27, 2026
7. IMPACT: POLICE MISCONDUCT REVEALED - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), February 27, 2026

1. Talk of the Tiers: Congressman Nick Langworthy (Part V) - WETM, (Nick Langworthy), March 1, 2026
2. Mark interviews Newsmax and WOR host Rob Astorino. - The Mark Simone Show - iHeart, (Rob Astorino (R)), March 1, 2026
3. NY climate law could hike bills $4,200. Will Gov. Hochul act? - Times Herald-Record, (Kathy Hochul), March 1, 2026
4. NYPD Boosts Patrols at Sensitive Sites After Iran Strike - thejewishnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 1, 2026
5. Hochul's budget director on climate law changes: 'We'll get there' - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 1, 2026
6. Helming Urges Governor to Take Action to Lower Utility Costs - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 1, 2026
7. Governor Lets PB4WEGO License Plate Stand - Newser, (Kathy Hochul), March 1, 2026
8. How Southern Tier congressional reps are responding to attack on Iran - Press & Sun-Bulletin, (Kathy Hochul), March 1, 2026
9. Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on Operation Epic Fury - the wellsville sun, (Nick Langworthy), February 28, 2026
10. Bill Clinton wanted to answer every question, Rep. Nick Langworthy says - Fox News, (Nick Langworthy), February 28, 2026
11. Grandfather's 'PB4WEGO' license plate OK'd by NY Gov. Kathy Hochul - USA Today, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
12. New York halts robotaxi expansion plan - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
13. Congressional Reps & Governor react - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
14. State takes steps to protect New Yorkers in wake of attack on Iran - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
15. Hochul names new acting executive director of state Office of Cannabis Man­agement - spectrumnoticias.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
16. REPORT: 1 in 3 New Yorkers Want to Leave Hochul & Mamdani’s Hellscape - nrcc.org, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
17. New memo estimates 2019 State Climate Law compliance costs amid talk of possible rollbacks - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
18. Complaints against New York's prosecutors more than doubled last year - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
19. Coalition pushes back on Hochul’s proposed 75% wholesale tax on alternative nicotine products - 2Firsts, (Kathy Hochul), February 28, 2026
20. News4 Morning Mingle | Finance Friday: Interest rates - WTVY, (Nick Langworthy), February 27, 2026
21. NYC Gov. Kathy Hochul helps Long Island grandfather restore "PB4WEGO" license plate DMV said violated the rules - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
22. Hochul’s climate law conundrum - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
23. Croton child care center will benefit from funding increase - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
24. Kathy Hochul poised to join list of 'female firsts' in New York history - Arizona Daily Star, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
25. Is a Solution to New York’s Food Stamp Theft Finally on the Horizon? - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
26. Hochul creates new state government position to oversee security and intelligence - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
27. Hochul to feds: Fork over $13.5B in tariff refunds - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
28. Hochul has highest approval rating since 2021, leads Blakeman in gov. race by double digits - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
29. Hornell to receive over $500K in direct state aid. See local totals - Hornell Evening Tribune, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
30. NY prison watchdog group urges governor to restore funding - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
31. Hochul budget boosts funding for Corning, other municipalities. See numbers - Corning Leader, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
32. Hochul funding proposal to make pre-kindergarten universal - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
33. Mamdani’s NYPD troubles are snowballing - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
34. Gov. Hochul Picks New Top Cannabis Regulator - Cannabis Wire, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
35. Officials Call On Trump Administration To Refund Tariff Payments - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
36. 'PB4WEGO' plate survives the DMV flush test - The National News Desk, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
37. Gov. Hochul calls on U.S. Treasury to refund $13.5B in tariff payments to New Yorkers - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026
38. Mamdani backers descend on Albany, demanding ‘Tax the Rich’ - People's World, (Kathy Hochul), February 27, 2026

1. Brian Benjamin Obituary (1953 - 02/13/2026) - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo News - Legacy | Obituary, (Brian Benjamin), March 1, 2026

1. Dem Leaders Offer Weak Response to Trump as Illegal Iran Assault Quickly Expands - Truthout, (Chuck Schumer), March 1, 2026
2. Marist Poll: Schumer, Gillibrand’s approval ratings take hit - Mid Hudson News, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), March 1, 2026
3. Gillibrand: Consumers owed refunds over Trump's illegal tariffs - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 28, 2026
4. Local leaders react to U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran - WPTZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 28, 2026
5. Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Expand and Speed Up Public Safety Officers’ Benefits - Texas Border Business, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 28, 2026
6. Schumer demands congressional brief on Iran; Louisiana delegation weighs in on attack - fox8live.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
7. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: Feb. 27 - spectrumnoticias.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
8. 'Operation Epic Fury': Most Dems criticize Trump, while Republicans praise president - KTUL, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
9. War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress - KSAT, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
10. New York officials weigh in on Iran strikes - WBNG, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), February 28, 2026
11. Iran Strikes: Chuck Schumer Demands 'Immediate' Briefing As Donald Trump Risks Middle East War - International Business Times UK, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
12. Schumer, Evans blast reported plan to place ICE detention center in downtown Rochester - spectrumnoticias.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
13. Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war - Tioga Publishing, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
14. NY leaders split after Trump launches strikes on Iran - Lohud, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
15. Ryan, Schumer call for probe into Chester warehouse plan; ICE non-committal about site - Mid Hudson News, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
16. Iran strike war powers battle erupts in Washington - www.israelhayom.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 28, 2026
17. EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Tom Cotton’s health care bill receives overwhelming bipartisan support - Washington Reporter, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 27, 2026
18. Gillibrand wants $130B tariff refund for Americans - The Hill, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 27, 2026
19. Schumer, Goldman, and Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Designate Pride Flag as Congressionally Authorized at National Parks - EDGE Media Network, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 27, 2026
20. Democratic lawmakers say they are 'closely' reviewing new White House offer on DHS - PBS, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
21. Senate Dems ramp up pressure for tariff refunds - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
22. Chuck Schumer more unpopular than he’s ever been in Senate career: Poll - Straight Arrow News - SAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
23. Schumer, Jeffries review White House proposal to end DHS shutdown - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
24. Press Release: Congressman Pat Ryan and Senator Chuck Schumer Call for Investigation into Proposed ICE Detention Facility in Orange County - Quiver Quantitative, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
25. Senate Dems united on Iran procedure but not policy - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
26. Unions privately urge Chuck Schumer and Democratic leaders to stay out of Maine's Senate primary - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
27. Schumer, Jeffries Reviewing White House’s New DHS Funding Offer - Bloomberg Government News, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
28. Senate Democrats demand tariff refunds begin ‘immediately’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
29. White House gives Democrats new DHS funding offer as partial government shutdown drags on - CNBC, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
30. SOME BLASTS FROM THE PAST: When Sen. Schumer attended the LIJSL club recognition dinner a generation ago - Front Row Soccer, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
31. DHS funding stalemate thaws as White House sends Democrats ‘serious’ counteroffer - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
32. LIVE: Chuck Schumer holds a press conference on Epstein files - Shoreline Media Group, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
33. Defense: Lawmakers brace for action against Iran - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
34. Senator puts hold on Trump’s pick for top uniformed cyber chief over lack of experience, 'vague' answers to surveillance questions - DefenseScoop, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
35. When is next vote on government shutdown? Will the Senate vote today? - The News Journal, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
36. Top Democrats accuse Bondi and DOJ of Epstein files 'cover-up' - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
37. Chuck Schumer More Loathed Than He’s Ever Been In Over Quarter-Century Senate Career, Poll Shows - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), February 27, 2026
38. Democrats vow accountability over Epstein 'cover-up' - albianews.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
39. Pam Bondi HIDING Trump’s DIRTY Minor R*P* Secrets? Chuck Schumer BLASTS Bondi’s Epstein Cover-up - Oneindia, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
40. Odds government shutdown ends today? Latest shutdown predictions - Bergen Record, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026
41. DHS is lying—watch the video Border Patrol abandoned a nearly blind man, who doesn't speak English, at night in the Buffalo cold with no way of getting home or contacting his family Nurul should be alive right now. We need to rein in this rogue agency - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 27, 2026

1. What to know about federal grand juries - Pew Research Center, (Letitia James), February 28, 2026
2. NY AG Letitia James sues video game developer, says ‘loot boxes’ promote gambling - Syracuse.com, (Letitia James), February 27, 2026
3. New York Attorney General Suing Valve Over Loot Boxes - aftermath.site, (Letitia James), February 27, 2026
4. Valve is being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The accusation: "promoting illegal gambling through videogames." - PCGamesN, (Letitia James), February 27, 2026
5. Letitia James Leads 24-State Blitz to Block Trump Birthright Citizenship Order - Hoodline, (Letitia James), February 27, 2026
6. Letitia James Backs Harlem's Tsion Cafe Owner - Hoodline, (Letitia James), February 27, 2026
7. Letitia James Wins Court Order Protecting SNAP Data - Hoodline, (Letitia James), February 27, 2026

1. DiNapoli: Executive budget spending is estimated to outpace expected revenues - spectrumnoticias.com, (Tom DiNapoli), February 28, 2026
2. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: Feb. 27 - spectrumnoticias.com, (Tom DiNapoli), February 28, 2026

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Broome County, Attorney General: New York, February 27, 2026

1. Harckham Hosts Coffee and Conversation Gathering in Mahopac - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), February 27, 2026

1. CIOB Apprentice of the Month: Max Rose, NG Bailey - Construction Management Magazine, (Max Rose), March 1, 2026
2. Malliotakis Statement on USA's Action to End Iran's Reign of Terror - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), February 28, 2026
3. Press Release: Malliotakis Issues Statement on U.S. Military Action Against Iran - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 28, 2026
4. Malliotakis Statement on USA's Action to End Iran's Reign of Terror, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), February 28, 2026
5. Malliotakis Secures $2 Million for College of Staten Island Public Safety Center - Greek News USA, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 28, 2026
6. Malliotakis Secures $2 Million for College of Staten Island Public Safety Center - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), February 27, 2026
7. Press Release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding for Staten Island College Public Safety Center - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 27, 2026
8. College of Staten Island ready for ‘any type’ of emergency with $2M boost in federal funding - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 27, 2026
9. Malliotakis Secures $2 Million for College of Staten Island Public Safety Center, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), February 27, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. 5th Circuit okays Texas ban on professional ballot harvesting, March 2, 2026
2. “Explainer: SAVE, SAVE America and MEGA Acts; What These Three Election Bills Could Mean for Voters, States, and Election Officials”, March 1, 2026
3. “Trump’s call to heavily restrict mail ballots draws a lukewarm response”, March 1, 2026
4. “Trump Officials Attended a Summit of Election Deniers Who Want the President to Take Over the Midterms”, March 1, 2026
5. “How Wesley Hunt of Texas Is Working in Plain Sight With Outside Groups”, March 1, 2026
6. Eileen Hasen (z’l), 1932-2026, March 1, 2026
7. “Could the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Affect the Midterms?”, February 28, 2026
8. Executive Order Madness, February 28, 2026
9. The Problem of “Family Voting” in Yesterday’s UK Election, February 27, 2026
10. “Utah SB194 aims to strengthen the election process and increase public trust”, February 27, 2026
11. Bob Bauer at Executive Functions: “Trump’s Coming Confrontation with the Courts Over the Elections”, February 27, 2026
12. Arizona: “Capitol roundup: Republicans target voting centers”, February 27, 2026
13. Virginia: “Registrars forge ahead with early voting preparations as redistricting court cases loom “, February 27, 2026