Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams’s ex-girlfriend sues Mamdani’s City Hall over ending her daycare’s government contract - Washington Examiner, (Eric Adams), September 30, 2026
2. Eric Adams’ ex wages court battle against Mamdani’s administration - Politico, (Eric Adams), September 30, 2026

1. Andrew Cuomo buys $7.4M Hamptons manse - Politico, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
2. Andrew Cuomo Buys $10 Million Hamptons Home After Mayoral Loss - The New York Times, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
3. Andrew Cuomo Just Bought a $9.6 Million Southampton Mansion - Curbed, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
4. Former NY Governor Cuomo Buys $9.6 Million Hamptons Estate - Bloomberg.com, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
5. Andrew Cuomo buys Hamptons estate for almost $10 million - Newsday, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
6. After Mayoral Loss, Andrew Cuomo Buys $10 Million Hamptons Home - Dayton Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
7. Andrew Cuomo buys $9 million-plus estate in the Hamptons with tennis court, pool, gym and wine cellar - Page Six, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
8. Andrew Cuomo Hammers Partisan Politics: 'When CLARITY Failed, Ambiguity Wins' - Benzinga, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
9. Andrew Cuomo Warns Crypto Regulation Could Be Undone If Democrats Win Congress - Yahoo Finance, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
10. FILE -- Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, then an independent candidate for mayor of New York City, greets people in Brooklyn on Nov. 3, 2025. Over the summer, he bought a seven-acre compound on the South Shore of Long Island for nearly $10 mil - timesnews.net, (Andrew Cuomo), September 30, 2026
11. Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation-Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York’s Workforce - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
12. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for review of Cornell sexual assault case - MS NOW, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
13. Cornell University agrees to independent investigation into alleged rape case, Gov. Kathy Hochul says - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
14. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation - post-gazette.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
15. Newburgh Awarded $2 Million For A Playground - Hudson Valley Press, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
16. Gov. Hochul calls for review of Cornell response to assault case - Crain's New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
17. Cornell Agrees to Independent Investigation of How It Handled Gang Rape Allegations - TMZ, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
18. Hochul signs law creating rebate program for electric lawn equipment - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
19. Gov. Hochul reacts to Cornell sexual assault case - audacy.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
20. Gov. Hochul calls for independent review of Cornell University’s response to gang rape case - nydailynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
21. Cornell rape allegations update: Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks probe into university's response as new details emerge | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
22. Gateway boondoggle costs billions, adding no trains - nydailynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026
23. Furious Hochul demands probe into Cornell’s handling of ‘horrifying’ alleged gang rape, while local mayor wants to nix permits - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 30, 2026

1. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tells CNN she has ‘grave concerns’ about Defense Secretary Hegseth’s leadership - CNN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
2. NY Senator Kirsten Gillibrand reintroduces data protection bill - WPTZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
3. N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand says new allegations in Cornell case are 'serious and horrific' - npr.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
4. Rensselaer Co. to get nearly $4.5M for lead paint removal - Spectrum News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
5. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand On Republicans Blocking Her Bill To Repeal And Refund Trump’s Cost-Increasing Tariffs, Says, “Yet Again, Trump And Republicans Stood In The Way Of Progress For Working Families” - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
6. Sexual assault on campus is a problem. Can laws help address it? - npr.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
7. Fed Bill Seeks To End NY Control Of Seneca Policing - Law360, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
8. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer Holds News Conference - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer, Senate Dems block bill to address AI data center costs - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
10. Schumer calls for review of ‘horrifying’ Cornell rape case: ‘No stone unturned’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
11. Senate Democrats block congressional insider trading ban from becoming law - thecentersquare.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
12. Sen. Chuck Schumer Says Cornell Failed to Act Swiftly in Alleged Rape Case - yahoo.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
13. Exclusive / Schumer embraces Trump’s campaign travel, puts Senate fight at ‘50/50’ - Semafor, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
14. Sen. Chuck Schumer Says Cornell Didn't Act Fast Enough in Alleged Rape Case - TMZ, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
15. Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects - WPRI.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
16. Senate Democrats block bill restricting Congress members from trading stocks - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
17. Schumer, Gillibrand announce $12.7+ million in federal funding for fire departments across Upstate New York - riverreporter.com, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
18. Jon Stewart Predicts What Comes After Dems’ Blue Wave - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
19. Chuck Schumer Blasts Trump Over Iran War’s Mounting Toll: ‘American People and Our Troops Are Paying the Price’ - yahoo.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
20. Senate Minority Leader Schumer Calls for Justice in “Abhorrent”Cornell University Sexual Assault Case - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
21. Report: Chuck Schumer trying to kill Tuberville-backed bill protecting Alabama families from higher energy costs - Yellowhammer News, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
22. Bill to limit stock trading in Congress is blocked by Senate Democrats - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
23. Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections - Manistee News Advocate, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
24. Chuck Schumer Slams GOP Data Center Bill as ‘Toothless’—Calls It an ‘Ineffectual Participation Trophy’ - TradingView, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
25. Schumer, Gillibrand announce $4.4M to remove toxic lead paint - cbs6albany.com, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), September 30, 2026
26. Jon Stewart afirma que Schumer y Jeffries decepcionarán tras las elecciones de mitad de mandato - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
27. Dems kill Republican’s chances of lowering Americans’ electricity bills in key election flashpoint - 930 WFMD Free Talk, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
28. Putnam V.F.D. included in $13.2M fed funding for Upstate volunteer fire departments - suncommunitynews.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
29. Iowa Democratic Senate Hopeful Josh Turek Skips Vote Aimed at Treating Cancer-Causing Water for Schumer-Aligned Group’s Event - freebeacon.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
30. Democrats block congressional stock-buying ban, objecting to attached voter ID provision - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
31. Schumer tanks popular insider trading ban in Dem effort to derail Republican's agenda ahead of midterms - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
32. Lawmaker Stock-Trading Ban Fails Senate - Yahoo News Canada, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
33. Trump’s Taxpayer‑Funded TV Ads Spark Legal and Congressional Backlash - Forth.News, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026
34. US Senate Blocks Bipartisan Data Center Energy Bill - SuaraGarut.ID, (Chuck Schumer), September 30, 2026

1. Seven Ulster residents among arrested in large drug bust - Daily Freeman, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
2. AG Letitia James comments on Cornell gang rape case, her Republican challenger - Spectrum News, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
3. Prominent Jewish activist backs Saritha Komatireddy for AG — in blow to Letitia James - New York Post, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
4. Crown Heights landlord will re-register rent stabilized units in settlement with Attorney General - Brooklyn Paper, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
5. Fresh Meadows dentist busted for defrauding Medicaid out of $300K in a false billing scheme: AG James - qns.com, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
6. 10 Hudson Valley residents charged in alleged cocaine trafficking ring - Times Union, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
7. New York AG Sues Evolutions Festival Over Unrefunded Tickets - Consequence of Sound, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
8. Letitia James' Office To Review Cornell's Handling Of Rape Allegations: CNN - Yahoo, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
9. AG James’ Office Releases Report on Death of Steven Christy - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026
10. Mamdani Reveals Plan to Fight Antisemitism Without Defining the Term - ourtownny.com, (Letitia James), September 30, 2026

1. Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Shield Law Challenge, Attorney General: New York, September 30, 2026
2. Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of a Minor in Dutchess County, Attorney General: New York, September 30, 2026
3. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Ali Ali, Attorney General: New York, September 30, 2026
4. Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Housing Counseling for New Yorkers, Attorney General: New York, September 30, 2026
5. Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Hudson Valley Cocaine Trafficking Ring, Attorney General: New York, September 30, 2026

1. New York lawmakers form working group to review sexual assault laws - WSTM, (Carl Heastie), September 30, 2026
2. New York lawmakers form working group to review sexual assault laws - cbs6albany.com, (Carl Heastie), September 30, 2026

1. Malliotakis, Tannousis, Carr Demand Raise the Age Reform, NYCHA Security Improvements Following Berry Houses Assault - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 30, 2026
2. Press Release: Malliotakis, Tannousis and Carr Call for Raise the Age Changes and NYCHA Security Upgrades After Berry Houses Attack - quiverquant.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 30, 2026
3. Malliotakis, Tannousis, Carr Demand Raise the Age Reform, NYCHA Security Improvements Following Berry Houses Assault, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), September 30, 2026
4. Malliotakis to Newsmax: Mismanagement Fueling New York Exodus - yahoo.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 30, 2026
5. Malliotakis’ bill would establish pilot program for medically tailored meals - Brooklyn Eagle, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 30, 2026
6. People in this state are 'sick of the one-party rule,' New York Republican says - Fox Business, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 30, 2026
7. Press Release: Nicole Malliotakis Highlights Medically Tailored Meals Bill with God’s Love We Deliver - quiverquant.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 30, 2026