Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Port Authority names Garcia executive director - NJBIZ, (Kathryn Garcia), February 11, 2026
2. COVID-19 Live Updates: Mayor Bill de Blasio signs executive order to strengthen travel enforcement with quarantine forms - ABC7 New York, (Bill de Blasio), February 11, 2026
3. New York City Stuck in Slow-Motion Hiring as Vacancies Climb - Governing, (Eric Adams), February 11, 2026
4. Bin missing? NYC mayor acknowledges issues with disturbing new garbage cans - PIX11, (Eric Adams), February 11, 2026
5. Michael Goodwin: Mayor Mamdani is NYC’s Mr. Freeze – and his cold-hearted approach is costing homeless people their lives - New York Post, (Eric Adams), February 11, 2026
6. NYC budget gap plummets 40 percent as Mamdani makes plea in Albany for state cash, higher taxes - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), February 11, 2026

1. King seeks GOP primary with Rep. Langworthy in 23rd Congressional District - Olean Star, (Nick Langworthy), February 11, 2026
2. Opinion | EPA is right to reverse Obama overreach - The Washington Post, (Lee Zeldin), February 11, 2026
3. Gov. Kathy Hochul takes aim at car insurance costs, fraud and "staged accidents" - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
4. Hochul gets pressure from a distance - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
5. ‘Let’s just do it’: Governor Hochul visits Stonewall National Monument, calls on Trump to restore Rainbow Flag - Gay City News, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
6. Republicans Face Uphill Fight for N.Y. Governor: ‘We’re in Bad Shape’ - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
7. New York Governor Unveils New AI Agenda - JD Supra, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
8. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman formally accepts GOP governor nomination - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
9. New York Legalized Assisted Suicide. What’s Next? - Christianity Today, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
10. Governor Hochul press conference - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
11. Bruce Blakeman accepts GOP nomination for New York governor. Here's a strategy he'll use against incumbent Kathy Hochul. - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
12. Joint Senate-Assembly hearings on Governor Hochul’s 2026-2027 Executive Budget continue on Wednesday ~ Topic: Local Government Officials/General Government ~ Watch here beginning at 9:30 AM - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
13. Bruce Blakeman accepts GOP nom­i­nation in race for N.Y. governor, saying 'Kathy Hochul has put our state in crisis' - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
14. Delgado ends primary bid, clearing way for Hochul - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
15. O'Mara, Senate colleagues urge Governor to include 'Save New York' priorities in 30-day budget amendments - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
16. Hochul’s no-tax-hike stance gets an unexpected boost from Mamdani - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
17. GOP lawmakers urge Gov. Hochul to declare energy state of emergency - Adirondack Explorer, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
18. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado ends primary challenge to Hochul - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
19. Antonio Delgado Back to Being Banished Lt. Governor - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
20. First look: NY joins WHO network after Trump pulls U.S. from global body - Axios, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
21. Hochul, other Democratic governors to boycott White House dinner - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
22. Delgado suspends campaign for NY governor - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
23. N.Y. governor takes aim at high car insurance costs - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
24. Hochul signs Medical Aid in Dying Act into law - Olean Times Herald, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
25. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado ends primary challenge to Hochul - saratogian.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
26. Governor Hochul Rallies For Let Them Build Agenda as Support Grows Across the State - Homes and Community Renewal (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
27. Bruce Blakeman Accepts Republican Nomination for New York Governor - wicz.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026
28. N.Y. Democrats see Delgado's exit from governor's race as sign party is united around Hochul - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 11, 2026

1. Bill aims to strengthen maternal and infant health - WRGB, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 11, 2026
2. Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend Healthy Start Program for Mothers and Babies - KCLY Radio, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 11, 2026
3. I On Politics - Queens Gazette, (Kirsten Gillibrand), February 11, 2026
4. Senator Ron Wyden, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduce bill to prevent President Trump from profiting off lawsuit - KTVZ, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
5. Senator Marshall: Chuck Schumer Wants to Shut DHS Down & Defund the Police - Senator Roger Marshall (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
6. Chuck Schumer announces 'Virginia's Law' amid Epstein files scrutiny - upi.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
7. Schumer dials up oversight on Trump’s Venezuela oil fund - E&E News by POLITICO, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
8. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., center, speaks during a news conference as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. listens, at the Capitol in Washington on Feb. 4. - Sandusky Register, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
9. In 2024, Trump promised to create “millions and millions of blue-collar jobs and jobs of every type.” Here’s the reality he delivered in 2025: - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
10. Alleged image of Epstein dining with Chuck Schumer isn't what it seems - Snopes, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
11. Sen. Schumer & Rep. Leger Fernandez Introduce Bill Removing Statute of Limitation for Sex Trafficking Charges - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
12. Oregon's Wyden leads bill to stop Trump's IRS lawsuit gains - KDRV, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
13. Democrats will block new stopgap to fund Homeland Security Department - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
14. Democrats warn Trump on sanctuary cities as shutdown looms - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
15. "Jack Squat," Chuck Schumer is Still BIG Mad at Montana - Montana Talks, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
16. DHS Shutdown Risk Rises as Schumer Threatens to Block Extension - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
17. Schumer announces funding for MVCC program for high-tech job training - Utica Observer Dispatch, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
18. Chuck Schumer won't rule out short-term stopgap funding for DHS - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
19. GOP Sen Susan Collins tells Fox News Digital, ‘Chuck Schumer has made me once again… his number one target’ - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
20. Democrats’ game plan for the DHS deadline - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
21. Mamdani, Schumer & NYC Council demand National Park Service return Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument - Congressional Equality Caucus | (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
22. Ocasio-Cortez’s political clout grows after recent progressive wins - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
23. Democratic senators decry indictment attempt, warning it 'could break this institution' - Click2Houston, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
24. Democrats introduce 'Virginia's Law' alongside Epstein victims - Reuters, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
25. Democrats say White House offer on ICE is 'insufficient' as Homeland Security funding set to expire - Greenwich Time, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
26. Democrats and White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms - NBC 7 San Diego, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
27. Democrats reject deal on DHS funding - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
28. DHS Shutdown Risk Rises as Schumer Threatens to Block Extension - Bloomberg Law News, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
29. Odds of government shutdown on Valentine's Day; Senate return, DHS vote - PhillyBurbs, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
30. Schumer in­tro­duces Virginia's Law sex-traf­ficking bill in support of Epstein victims - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
31. ‘Incomplete and Insufficient’: Democrats Reject White House Offer, Boosting Chances of Partial Shutdown - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
32. Democrats introduce ‘Virginia’s law’ bill to end statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
33. Democrats say White House offer on ICE is 'insufficient' as Homeland Security funding set to expire - KSAT, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026
34. Congressional leaders say ICE deal is still possible despite divisions - The Boston Globe, (Chuck Schumer), February 11, 2026

1. DOJ again defends Lindsey Halligan's appointment in appeal of James Comey and Letitia James case dismissals - NBC News, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
2. Gun accessory manufacturer to pay $1.75 million in 5/14 settlement, AG Letitia James says - wivb.com, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
3. Bondi Seeks to Revive Criminal Indictments of Comey, James - Bloomberg.com, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
4. NY Republicans avoid primary with pick to run against AG Letitia James - New York Post, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
5. AG James bans gun accessory tied to Buffalo shooting, secures $1.75M settlement - Gothamist, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
6. NY AG James urges Congress to pass Senate Kids Online Safety Act - WRGB, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
7. Letitia James announces $1.75 million settlement for families of May 14 shooting victims - WXXI News, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
8. New York AG James announces set­tle­ments for families of Buffalo mass shooting victims - Spectrum News, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
9. Bondi trying to revive cases against Comey and James despite indictments being tossed - Good Morning America, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
10. NYS Attorney General Letitia James presser - RochesterFirst, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
11. NYS AG Letitia James announces settlements related to 5/14 mass shooting - WGRZ, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
12. Letitia James announces $1.75 million settlement for families of May 14 shooting victims - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
13. Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims - WRAL, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
14. Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats who urged military to reject illegal orders - CBS News, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
15. Attorney General James Launches Legal Observation Project - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
16. AG James recovers $4.7 million in NYC truck rental sales tax evasion settlement - WRGB, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026
17. New York AG announces settlements in Buffalo mass shooting case - WGRZ, (Letitia James), February 11, 2026

1. Attorney General James Stops Sale of Gun Accessory that Aided Buffalo Shooter, Attorney General: New York, February 11, 2026
2. Attorney General James Urges Congress to Pass Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act, Attorney General: New York, February 11, 2026

1. Harckham, Environmental and Labor Advocates Call for ASAP Act and a Solar Powered NY - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), February 11, 2026
2. Senator Pete Harckham talks ASAP Act - RochesterFirst, (Peter Harckham (D)), February 11, 2026

1. DOJ Can Give the Survivors Answers - The Contrarian, (Mimi Rocah), February 11, 2026

1. Andrea Stewart-Cousins talks climate, environmental legislation - NEWS10 ABC, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 11, 2026
2. Andrea Stewart-Cousins talks climate, environmental legislation - RochesterFirst, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), February 11, 2026

1. New York City Republicans risk losing lone GOP voice in Congress - Crain's New York Business, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 11, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Trump DOJ Asks US Attorneys for Judicial Impeachment Fodder (1)”, February 11, 2026
2. “Filibuster fight comes full circle as GOP faces internal pressure on elections bill”, February 11, 2026
3. Former UK Supreme Court Justice, Jonathan Sumption, at the NYU Democracy Project, February 11, 2026
4. Nancy Rosenblum, on “Bearing Witness,” at the NYU Democracy Project, February 11, 2026