Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams says successor Mamdani is getting a reality check - New York Post, (Eric Adams), March 7, 2026
2. Eric Adams believes this two-time Oscar winner should play him in a movie - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), March 7, 2026
3. Eric Adams believes this two-time Oscar winner should play him in a movie - TheGrio, (Eric Adams), March 7, 2026
4. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio through the years - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), March 6, 2026
5. Eric Adams Picks Who He Wants To Play Him In A Movie - TMZ, (Eric Adams), March 6, 2026
6. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Wants Denzel Washington to Play Him in Movie - TMZ, (Eric Adams), March 6, 2026

1. Gov. Hochul, union leaders rally in support of changes to Tier 6 of public pension plan - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 8, 2026
2. Dr. Oz takes aim at Dem Govs. Hochul, Newsom over Medicaid fraud: ‘Rot in the system’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 8, 2026
3. Cazenovia awarded $10M grant from New York State - Eagle News Online, (Kathy Hochul), March 8, 2026
4. Zohran Mamdani’s tax hike crusade is already hurting NYC economy, business leader warns - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 8, 2026
5. Power & Politics: Blakeman prepares State of the County, trails Hochul in Siena poll - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), March 8, 2026
6. ‘Hurting peoples’ pocketbooks’: Hochul pushes to pare back landmark climate law - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
7. Upstate New York Communities Eye Nuclear Power - Inside Climate News, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
8. Governor Kathy Hochul meets with Border Czar Tom Homan - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
9. Cazenovia to receive $10M as part of state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
10. Gov. Hochul addresses detention center concerns in meeting with U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
11. Governor Hochul Announces New Initiative to Accelerate Workforce Housing in the North Country - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
12. Hochul comes to Cazenovia College: What announcement did she make? - Utica Observer Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
13. Readers sound off on lawsuit reform, drone strikes and Lou Holtz - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
14. Hochul meets with border czar Tom Homan in Albany: Details - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
15. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: March 6 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
16. Top photos of the week from Daniel DeLoach of the Observer-Dispatch - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
17. Hochul raises enforcement concerns with Trump’s border czar - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
18. Universal child care: State expands program, but Western New York may wait - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
19. Pushback arises to governor's proposed budget cuts to rural housing groups - North Country Public Radio, (Kathy Hochul), March 7, 2026
20. WATCH LIVE: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul holds briefing - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
21. Hochul, Homan met to discuss immigration in NYS Friday - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
22. Hochul meets with Trump border czar, seeks assurances against ICE surge - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
23. Local leaders hope new affordable housing project gives people the ability to stay, work in ADK - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
24. New York Democrats to propose income tax hike that Gov. Kathy Hochul opposes - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
25. Hochul remains firm on immigrant protections after meeting with Trump’s border czar - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
26. Hochul meets with Trump border czar Tom Homan at NY Capitol - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
27. Governor Hochul Announces More Than $15 Million Awarded to 13 Workforce Development Projects - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
28. Hochul weighs in again on refugee left outside Tim Hortons by feds - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
29. Zohran Mamdani’s Millionaire Tax Is Extremely Popular - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
30. Hochul meets with President Trump's border czar at State Capitol in Albany - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
31. Hochul says she warned Homan in high-stakes meeting not to expand ICE detention facilities in NY - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
32. Hochul opposes federal immigration surge in New York - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
33. New Data Highlights Importance of Governor Hochul’s Plan to Deliver Universal Child Care Statewide for Millions of New York Families - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
34. Hochul stands firm against Mamdani's push to tax the rich in NYC - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
35. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul voices immigration concerns to border czar Tom Homan - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
36. Hochul meets with Trump's ‘border czar’ in Albany - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
37. Hochul raises enforcement concerns with Trump's border czar - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
38. NY governor race this week. Hochul lead over Blakeman shrinks - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
39. Mamdani, Hochul announce 2k free 2-K seats this fall | Recap of NYC mayor's appearances - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
40. Trump's border czar says he won't launch immigration blitz in NY, according to Gov. Hochul - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
41. Mamdani and Hochul tout universal child care program despite dif­fer­ences over tax hikes - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
42. Robotaxis Put on Hold as Hochul Seeks Support for Car Insurance Reforms - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
43. State Republicans blast climate action plan in wake of state agency cost report - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
44. Will 'congestion pricing' get approved for upstate NY? - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
45. Buffalo advocates warn Gov. Hochul not to compromise CLCPA - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
46. WNY environmentalists call for Hochul to implement 2019 climate law - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
47. Hochul's administration can amend Climate Act targets without Legislature - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
48. Morning Briefing: March 6, 2026 - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
49. Mamdani, Hochul announce first four communities to receive free 2-K seats - caribbeanlife.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
50. How Gateway’s tunnel stayed on track - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
51. Hochul huddles with Trump border czar, asks for visas for family of late Buffalo refugee - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
52. Border Czar Homan meets in Albany - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026
53. Hochul tells Homan ‘no more’ ICE raids and detention centers in meeting with border czar - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), March 6, 2026

1. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits For Seniors and Americans With Disabilities - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 8, 2026
2. Democrats Criticize Military Spending Over Health Care, Housing - National Today, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 8, 2026
3. Schumer calls on Trump to release oil from reserve to lower gas prices - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), March 8, 2026
4. Ineffective, reactive, questionably patriotic and temperamentally unstable Dems need to swing at fewer pitches - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), March 8, 2026
5. The Talking-Filibuster Quagmire: Four Observations - National Review, (Chuck Schumer), March 8, 2026
6. Is Senate vote on shutdown 2026 delayed? Update, DHS funding bill news - Asbury Park Press, (Chuck Schumer), March 8, 2026
7. Trump says he will not sign any bills until SAVE Act passes Senate - Gephardt Daily, (Chuck Schumer), March 8, 2026
8. Donald Trump is hellbent on escalating his reckless war and is now considering putting US boots on the ground in Iran. The American people do not want more war in the Middle East. No boots on the ground. No more war. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 8, 2026
9. Feckless Democrats doubt Trump: Letters to the Editor — March 9, 2026 - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), March 8, 2026
10. Senate Democrats look to combat ‘big ag’ abuses as lawmakers negotiate new farm bill - WYMT, (Chuck Schumer), March 8, 2026
11. Chuck Schumer Warns Trump Is 'Losing Control' After Report Says Russia Is Giving Iran Intel On US Forces - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), March 7, 2026
12. Senate Democrats look to combat ‘big ag’ abuses as lawmakers negotiate new farm bill - WCJB, (Chuck Schumer), March 7, 2026
13. Statement on Introduction of the "Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act" - chadronradio.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 7, 2026
14. Schumer, Dems hold firm on DHS funding despite Noem's bombshell ousting - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 7, 2026
15. Does Senate vote today on shutdown 2026? Update, DHS funding bill news - Delawareonline.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 7, 2026
16. Gillibrand calls Trump’s war with Iran ‘illegal and reckless’ - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 6, 2026
17. New bill seeks to modernize SSI benefits for seniors and disabled Americans - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 6, 2026
18. Gillibrand calls war with Iran 'reckless' - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 6, 2026
19. “Downright disgraceful”: Gillibrand demands evacuation plan for Americans stranded in war zone - Mother Jones, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 6, 2026
20. Iran war: Gillibrand calls for clear objective and exit strategy - Livingston County News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 6, 2026
21. GILLIBRAND DEMANDS AN END TO TRUMP’S RECKLESS WAR WITH IRAN - Oswego County Today, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 6, 2026
22. Senators Introduce Trey's Law To Void NDAs Silencing Survivors - Hoodline, (Kirsten Gillibrand), March 6, 2026
23. The Iran War Shows Why It’s Time for Chuck Schumer to Go - Jacobin, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
24. My statement on the weak job report data: - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
25. ICE Poses a Real Threat to Our Elections - The Intercept, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
26. A poster of U.S. President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein is displayed as Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference in Washington on Feb. 26. Democrats have accused the Justice Department of withholding some Epstein files tha - Yahoo News Canada, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
27. Is Senate vote on shutdown 2026 delayed? Update, DHS funding bill news - PhillyBurbs, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
28. Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Break Up Meat Packers - Western Ag Network, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
29. E&E News: Schumer teases plan to lower energy costs - POLITICO Pro, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
30. Gov. Jeff Landry among 20 other governors who urge Senate Democrats to fund DHS - WBRZ, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
31. Industry Group Calls Schumer Meatpacking Bill ‘Absurd’ - Meatingplace, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
32. Sen. Schumer Says Problems at DHS Transcend Noem - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
33. What should accountability look like in the Epstein case? - 1A | Speak Freely, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
34. Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death & destruction’ for Iran - Tucson Sentinel, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
35. Democrats and Republicans Split on Iran Military Action After Classified Briefing - The Fulcrum, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
36. House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump's strategy - News4JAX, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026
37. Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk - AccessWDUN, (Chuck Schumer), March 6, 2026

1. Florida Bar denies investigation into Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan - Al Jazeera, (Letitia James), March 8, 2026
2. Fla. Bar: No investigation of Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases - upi.com, (Letitia James), March 7, 2026
3. New York law banning Section 8 housing discrimination struck down - CBS News, (Letitia James), March 7, 2026
4. Letitia James Secures Compensation and Protections for Rochester Affordable Housing Tenants - constructionowners.com, (Letitia James), March 7, 2026
5. Florida Bar now says Lindsey Halligan not under investigation, reversing earlier statement - CBS News, (Letitia James), March 7, 2026
6. New York AG James investigating death of blind refugee Shah Alam - Investigative Post, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
7. New York Is Investigating the Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam - Mother Jones, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
8. Attorney General James, NYPD, and ATF Announce Takedown of Gun Trafficking Operation in Brooklyn - New York State Attorney General (.gov), (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
9. Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida bar - The Independent, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
10. Florida Bar throws cold water on idea that Lindsey Halligan is under 'pending' investigation - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
11. Florida Bar says it is investigating former US Attorney Lindsey Halligan - Baltimore Sun, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
12. Press Release: Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy Commends Attorney General Letitia James' Response to Investigation Request on Nurul Amin Shah Alam's Death - Quiver Quantitative, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
13. New York AG Letitia James says Border Patrol account of migrant death in Buffalo ‘unreliable’ - Washington Times, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
14. Letitia James releases list of top 10 consumer complaints in NY - Times Herald-Record, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
15. New York Judges Rule Against Housing Voucher Recipients in Discrimination Suit - Commercial Observer, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026
16. New York and other US states sue Trump over ‘illegal and reckless’ tariffs - The Guardian, (Letitia James), March 6, 2026

1. Irish for DiNapoli - Join the Echo in Endorsing Comptroller Tom DiNapoli - Irish Echo Newspaper, (Tom DiNapoli), March 7, 2026

1. Attorney General James, NYPD, and ATF Announce Takedown of Gun Trafficking Operation in Brooklyn, Attorney General: New York, March 6, 2026

1. Harckham and Burdick Urge DOCCS to Investigate Recent Suicides at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), March 7, 2026

1. Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins Speaks with Members of Jawonio - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), March 8, 2026
2. Meeting with Westchester Business Council - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), March 8, 2026
3. Senator Stewart-Cousins speaks at the “A Tree Grows in Pleasantville” benefit for the Mt. Pleasant Cottage School. - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), March 8, 2026
4. New York Democrats to propose income tax hike that Gov. Kathy Hochul opposes - CBS News, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), March 6, 2026

1. Congresswoman Malliotakis opposes war powers resolutions on Iran - PIX11, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 7, 2026
2. NY Dems went too far in racial redistricting this time — and the left’s bigotry is clear - New York Post, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 7, 2026
3. Former NYPD officer Michael DeCillis enters Democratic primary in NY-11 - Brooklyn Paper, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 6, 2026
4. N.Y. Congressmember honors Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 6, 2026
5. This week’s biggest Winners & Losers - City & State New York, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 6, 2026
6. Former NYPD officer Michael DeCillis enters Democratic primary in NY-11 - PoliticsNY, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 6, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Speaking to 50+ Mayors On Election Issues at Yale School of Management Conference, March 8, 2026
2. “Key 2020 election denier is still working to prove it was stolen — now from inside the White House”, March 8, 2026
3. “Trump says he won’t sign any bills into law until SAVE Act passes”; Adds Anti-Trans Message Not Part of Bills, March 8, 2026
4. “Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Elections. These States are Prime Targets.”, March 8, 2026
5. Some Creatively Misleading Ads on Virginia Redistricting Ballot Measure, March 7, 2026
6. “How Candidates Are Using Winks and Posts to Seek Crypto and A.I. Cash”, March 7, 2026
7. “Unaggrandizing the Partisan Gerrymander”, March 7, 2026
8. Will Baude on Justice Alito’s Concurring Opinion Defending a Stay in the Staten Island Redistricting Case, March 6, 2026
9. “Pardon Industry Offers Rich Offenders a Path to Trump”, March 6, 2026
10. “Eyeing Voting Rights, Liberals Aim to Secure Wisconsin’s Supreme Court through 2030”, March 6, 2026
11. Rebecca Green Blogging Week of March 9, March 6, 2026
12. “Early voting on redistricting referendum begins after Virginia Supreme Court cleared the way”, March 6, 2026