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New York City Mayor

1. NYC DSA leaders get plum roles in Zohran Mamdani transition team - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 25, 2025
2. NYC mayor vows to punish brawlers at UFC 322 - ESPN, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
3. NYC DSA leaders get coveted roles in Zohran Mamdani transition as he crams de Blasio survivors, lefty advocates onto committees - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 25, 2025
4. Mamdani Team to Terminate 179 Adams City Hall Staffers - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
5. Adams pushes Rent Board changes before Mamdani freeze bid - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
6. NYC mayor announces new Holocaust memorial in Queens - The Times of Israel, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
7. Mayor Adams Announces New Project Labor Agreements Covering More Than $7 Billion in City Projects to Build Critical Infrastructure and Deliver Good-Paying, Union Careers - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
8. Adams is back in the city after nine-day trip abroad - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
9. Eric Adams, One Last Time - The Indypendent, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
10. NYC mayor Eric Adams promises to punish fighters involved in UFC 322 brawl: ‘Completely unacceptable’ - MMA Fighting, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
11. NYC’s Adams Pushes Rent Board Changes Before Mamdani Freeze Bid - Bloomberg.com, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
12. New York City mayor Eric Adams issues stern statement on UFC 322 brawl - MMA Junkie, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
13. Mayor Adams Pushes ‘After-School for All’ Plan, but Providers Cite Budget Shortfalls - New York City News Service, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
14. Adams' office accuses NYC Council of playing politics over nominees - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
15. New York City mayor Eric Adams declares UFC 322 brawlers ‘will be held accountable’ - MMA Mania, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
16. New York mayor Eric Adams unleashes NYPD on UFC 322 brawlers: 'Completely unacceptable' - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
17. BP Richards, Mayor Adams’ administration unveil plans for Queens Holocaust Memorial - qns.com, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
18. New York City Mayor Adams Announces New $3 Million Holocaust Memorial - Algemeiner.com, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
19. Op-Ed | More police officers, housing support, and elder care: New investments to make our city safer and more affordable - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
20. Mayor Adams Strikes Landmark $7 Billion Labor Deal with New York Building & Construction Trades Council - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025
21. NYC sneaks in 16% pay raises to put on Zohran Mamdani’s desk as welcome gift - AOL.com, (Eric Adams), November 25, 2025

1. Press Release: Congressman Nick Langworthy's Energy Choice Act Advances in House Energy Subcommittee - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), November 25, 2025
2. Andrew Cuomo has thoughts - and so do we - Daily Kos, (Andrew Cuomo), November 25, 2025
3. Exclusive | Rep. Goldman asks CDC if Cuomo's much-maligned COVID nursing home edict violated US policy - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), November 25, 2025
4. Governor Kathy Hochul, Cardinal Timothy Dolan Attend Annual Central Harlem Food Distribution - The Good Newsroom, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
5. Giving thanks, and giving back: Governor Hochul, Cardinal Dolan host Thanksgiving food distribution in Harlem - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
6. Gov. Hochul awards Rescue Mission $15M for new 80-unit emergency shelter in Auburn - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
7. Hochul: More than 8 million inflation refund checks mailed out in time for Thanksgiving holiday - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
8. NY won’t immediately flip the CPA licensing switch. Here’s what happens next. - CFO Dive, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
9. Hochul announces 1,000 psychiatric beds opened since taking office - caribbeanlife.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
10. Expect slowdowns on Thanksgiving in Western New York - The New 96.1, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
11. Governor Kathy Hochul's Most Controversial Moments - thelist.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
12. Governor Hochul signs legislation to eliminate cost-sharing on asthma inhalers - Flack Broadcasting, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
13. Governor Kathy Hochul's Lavish Lifestyle Is A Bit Out Of Touch - thelist.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
14. Stefanik blames Hochul's policies for alleged murder of veteran - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
15. Harckham, Levenberg Call on Hochul to ‘Hold the Line’ on Water Projects - Putnam County News, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
16. Hochul slows climate push over rising costs - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
17. Gov. Hochul signs new law allowing close friends to authorize organ donations in NY - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
18. Gov. Hochul can lead the nation in gene therapy access for our children - pridepublishinggroup.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
19. Law allowing damages for emotional suffering to go again to Hochul - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
20. Hochul: Additional benefits through FreshConnect for New Yorkers facing food insecurity - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025
21. Hochul signs legislation eliminating cost-sharing for asthma inhalers | 518 Politics | dailygazette.com - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), November 25, 2025

1. Introduced legislation would expand health care for pregnant women - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 25, 2025
2. Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys with digs at Biden, Schumer and Pelosi - Roll Call, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 25, 2025
3. Albany’s Kirsten Gillibrand Has Prominent Role in New UFO Doc “The Age of Disclosure” - 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 25, 2025
4. Senator Charles Schumer tours MicroBird bus manufacturing plant in Plattsburgh - WAMC, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
5. Schumer Faces Pushback From ‘Fight Club’ Group of Senate Democrats - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
6. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer tours Micro Bird facility in Plattsburgh - WPTZ, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
7. Schumer, in Massena, looks to reverse SNAP funding cuts - WWNY, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
8. Schumer visits Plattsburgh’s new Micro Bird facility - WCAX, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
9. How will Chuck Schumer survive a progressive revolt? - Daily Kos, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
10. Many families are more stressed than ever this Thanksgiving. •Grocery prices hitting a record high - thanks to Trump’s tariffs. •Food banks are overwhelmed. •GOP’s SNAP cuts could rip food off the table for MILLIONS of families. I’m in St. Lawrence County fight - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
11. Trump pardons turkeys but roasts Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and Biden - Shoreline Media Group, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
12. Unprecedented consolidation in the food system is harming us all, as a handful of corporations amass more power and profit. Farmers are being squeezed. Consumers are getting price gouged. But corporate special interests are cleaning up. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
13. Donald Trump Shades Chuck Schumer & Nancy Pelosi While Pardoning Turkeys - TMZ, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
14. Trump pardons turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving, says he would never pardon Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi - vijesti.me, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
15. Sen. Schumer champions legislation to restore SNAP benefits during Massena visit - North Country Now, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
16. Senate Dem 'fight club' challenges Schumer over 2026 primaries -- but critic warns of 'one big, giant mess' - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
17. Lefty Senate Democrats Form ‘Fight Club’ To Oppose Chuck Schumer’s Midterm Strategy - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
18. Chuck Schumer Backs Mark Kelly Amid Military Probe, Slams Trump For Using Pentagon As 'Personal Attack Dog' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
19. Trump pardons turkeys but roasts Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and Biden (Video) - Social News XYZ, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
20. For Dem Senators, the First Rule of 'Fight Club' Is Fighting Chuck Schumer - freebeacon.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
21. Schumer visits Micro Bird, touts fight to boost transportation funding for future support - Press-Republican, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025
22. Donald Trump mocks Joe Biden, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi as he pardons Thanksgiving turkeys - The Indian Express, (Chuck Schumer), November 25, 2025

1. Uncertainty grips US attorney’s office in Virginia after judge tosses James Comey and Letitia James cases - CNN, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
2. What comes next in the James Comey and Letitia James cases? - BBC, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
3. Why Letitia James, maybe also James Comey, could still face charges - USA Today, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
4. Lindsey Halligan is disqualified — but there are major questions about what comes next - Politico, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
5. Bondi targets James Comey, Letitia James in legal battle: 'Hold... accountable for unlawful conduct' - Fox News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
6. First Thing: US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James - The Guardian, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
7. What could happen next in the cases of James Comey and Letitia James - NPR, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
8. ‘Without prejudice’: What this 2-word legalese means for the dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James - The Conversation, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
9. Judge dismisses cases against James Comey, Letitia James after finding the prosecutor was illegally appointed - PBS, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
10. Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James - BBC, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
11. Justice Dept. weighs appeal options after judge tosses Comey, James cases - The Washington Post, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
12. Judge dismisses criminal cases against Trump political adversaries Comey and James - BBC, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
13. US judge drops cases against James Comey, Letitia James - dw.com, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
14. What's next for the Comey and James cases and doctors brace for flu season: Morning Rundown - NBC News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
15. James Comey and Letitia James Cases Dismissed in Blow to DOJ - The Wall Street Journal, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
16. What happens now that James Comey and Letitia James cases were thrown out? - The National Desk, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
17. Why Comey, James might not be out of the woods yet - The Hill, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
18. Trump news at a glance: James Comey, Letitia James welcome judge’s decision to toss criminal cases - The Guardian, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
19. Judge Dismisses Indictments Against James Comey, Letitia James - TODAY.com, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
20. DOJ left with few good options after Comey, James dismissals - The Hill, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
21. Video What led to dismissal of cases against James Comey, Letitia James - ABC News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
22. Comey and James May Not Be in the Clear Just Yet - Bloomberg.com, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
23. Trump's DOJ purge backfires as courts toss Comey, James cases - Axios, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
24. Federal judge dismisses mortgage fraud charges against NY AG Letitia James - Gothamist, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
25. DOJ to appeal Comey, James case dismissals - NewsNation, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
26. The ‘Wild Card’ in the Comey and James Cases: Will Judges Pick the Next Prosecutor? - The New York Times, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
27. Case Against Federal Judge Letitia James Tossed Out - bet.com, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
28. Swalwell’s lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics - PBS, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
29. Cases against James Comey and Letitia James dismissed - CBS News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
30. Judge Tosses Indictments Against James Comey and Letitia James over Unlawfully Appointed Prosecutor - Democracy Now!, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
31. 20 states sue the Trump administration over cuts to homeless permanent housing funding - Politico, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
32. Trump Administration Live Updates: Mark Kelly, the Epstein Files and More News - The New York Times, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
33. How prosecutorial incompetence doomed the James Comey case - The Hill, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
34. DOJ vows to appeal dismissed James Comey and Letitia James cases - CBS News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
35. The Comey and James dismissals are a reminder of Trump’s lawlessness | Austin Sarat - The Guardian, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
36. Cases against James Comey and Letitia James were thrown out Monday - CBS News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
37. Judge dismisses Trump administration’s cases against James Comey, Letitia James - CBS News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
38. Judge dismisses federal case against James Comey, Letitia James in stunning ruling - Fox Business, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
39. Case against james comey, letitia james thrown out - KXLY.com, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
40. Lindsey Halligan Gets Sunk - New York Magazine, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
41. What could happen next in the cases of James Comey and Letitia James - Public Radio Tulsa, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
42. Federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James - WBUR, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
43. Judge throws out James Comey, Letitia James indictments over invalid prosecutor appointment - WKHM, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
44. The case against Comey failed because of Trump's prosecutor. Who is she? - NPR, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
45. SC judge tosses cases against Comey, James. Who is Cameron Currie? - Greenville Online, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
46. Judge tosses fed’s case against AG James and Comey - Queens Daily Eagle, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
47. New York, other states sue Trump administration over supportive housing cuts - Crain's New York Business, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
48. Judge throws out cases against Comey, Letitia James; cites 'defective' Haligan appointment | RISING - The Hill, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
49. Judge dismisses cases against James Comey, Letitia James due to illegally appointed prosecutor - cbs19.tv, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
50. How Trump’s Unconstitutional Mistake Completely Blew Up His Case Against AG Letitia James - The Root, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
51. Pentagon move against war hero Kelly shows Trump’s quest for vengeance is endless - CNN, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
52. James Comey, Letitia James Indictments Dismissed After Multiple Scandals - HuffPost, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
53. DOJ plans appeal after judge tosses charges against Comey and Letitia James - 41NBC News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
54. Cases dismissed for James Comey and Letitia James, judge orders - Deseret News, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025
55. White House to appeal, after judge dismisses James Comey, Letitia James indictments - 13WMAZ, (Letitia James), November 25, 2025

1. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli pursues fifth full term - The Capitol Pressroom, (Tom DiNapoli), November 25, 2025

1. Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s Bill Expanding Who May Authorize Organ and Tissue Donation After Death Has Been Signed Into Law - Yonkers Times, (NY Assembly: Amy Paulin (D) - Westchester), November 25, 2025
2. Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars to Fight Homelessness, Attorney General: New York, November 25, 2025
3. Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Legislation Preventing State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence, Attorney General: New York, November 25, 2025

1. Harckham, Levenberg Call on Hochul to ‘Hold the Line’ on Water Projects - Putnam County News, (Peter Harckham (D)), November 25, 2025

1. We Just Learned the Most Embarrassing Omission From Todd Blanche’s Interview With an Epstein Accomplice - Slate, (Mimi Rocah), November 25, 2025

1. Carl Heastie blocks justice for NY rape victims — to keep predators out of jail - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), November 25, 2025

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Texas Files Its Reply in Supreme Court in Re-Redistricting Stay Request; Expect an Opinion from SCOTUS Any Time (Maybe Before the Thanksgiving Break?), November 25, 2025
2. “Why NYC’s Multiparty Politics Feel So Chaotic; The city blends reforms meant to curtail party power with rules designed to enhance it. No wonder the outcomes are messy”, November 25, 2025
3. Conservative Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Complain About Rule Changes and Power within State Supreme Court Done by Court’s New Liberal Majority, November 25, 2025
4. “Wisconsin Supreme Court names judges for challenges to election maps”, November 25, 2025
5. “SCOTUS to takes sides in redrawing push that could impact 2026 voting”, November 25, 2025
6. “Welcome to the Gerrymandering Apocalypse”, November 25, 2025
7. “Man accused of double voting in 2020 election says Trump pardon applies to him”, November 25, 2025
8. “‘Not a turf war’: GOP lawmakers say they’ll appeal Utah’s new congressional map to the Supreme Court”, November 25, 2025
9. Second Edition of “Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights” Now Available, November 25, 2025
10. It’s Not You, It’s Me (Election Law Blog Has Been Down, Apparently from a DDOS Attack), November 25, 2025