Westchester Political News Sample

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New York Governor

1. Extra Extra: Is there a world where New York's next senator is Andrew Cuomo? - Gothamist, (Andrew Cuomo), May 11, 2026
2. Socialists Aim for Assembly Seat in Kathy Hochul’s Backyard - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
3. Hochul makes play for Orthodox voters with tuition relief and synagogue buffer zones - The Forward, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
4. Evening Briefing in Buffalo: May 11 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
5. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Focus is on deal to prevent strike by LIRR workers - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
6. What to expect when you’re expecting a budget - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
7. Deal on auto insurance changes could lower rates. But how soon? - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
8. Rolling back NY's climate law, Gov. Hochul says she's living in 'reality' - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
9. Kathy Hochul’s great school-choice promise comes with fingers crossed - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
10. Millionaires Leave If You Tax Them: New York’s Millionaire Exodus Has Already Left New York’s Government Nearly $12 Billion Poorer - National Taxpayers Union, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
11. Governor Endorses Burke-Gonzalez - The East Hampton Star, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
12. Hochul Endorses Burke-Gonzalez in Contested Democratic Primary - 27east, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
13. Hochul highlights state's investment in universal child care - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
14. Hochul stands firm on her policy-first approach to budget negotiations - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
15. Hochul's school choice surprise - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
16. Governor Hochul Announces Registration for Free Tickets to 2026 World Cup Viewing Events on Long Island is Now Open | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
17. State investments to address harmful algal blooms top $400M - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
18. Gov. Hochul fends off critics over tax credit program that helps families pay for private school - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
19. Goldman trails Lander by 5 points in supportive super PAC poll - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
20. Hochul campaigns with Goldman, Lander pops into immigration court as the NY 10th race ramps up - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
21. Hochul or Mamdani endorsement could decide New York's 10th Congressional District. Here's why. - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
22. Hantavirus outbreak: Hochul says 3 passengers on virus-infected ship are from New York - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
23. Hochul for Goldman, Mamdani for Lander in tight Lower Manhattan primary - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
24. Deal Or No Deal? Confusion Over Hochul's $268 Billion Budget - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
25. Hochul defends state budget process as finalization efforts continue - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
26. Mamdani’s big NYC budget will include ‘placeholder’ funding because of Dem-fueled delays - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
27. Evening Briefing in Rochester: May 11 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
28. Who’s going to be the next New York governor? - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
29. Hey, Gov. Hochul — how about not betraying NY taxpayers at all? - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
30. Three New Yorkers were aboard hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, Hochul says - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
31. Hochul Unveils State Budget Agreement - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
32. Hochul fends off critics over tax credit program - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
33. Three New Yorkers were on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, Hochul says - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
34. 3 New Yorkers among 17 Americans evacuated from ill-fated hantavirus cruise ship, Hochul says - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026

1. Schumer Vows Dems Will Fight ‘Ballroom Republicans’ - The Well News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
2. Trump accuses Schumer of election 'interference' with New York task force - The Center Square, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
3. HARSANYI: Nazi tattoo? Hamas defender? No problem, says Chuck Schumer - The North State Journal, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
4. Schumer pushes back on Trump's election interference claims: 'Incoherent rant' - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
5. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by decision not to back Chuck Schumer as Democratic Leader - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
6. Schumer: Democrats will make stand against $1B White House ballroom - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
7. Trump administration's hantavirus response assailed by Sen. Chuck Schumer - Newsday, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
8. US Senate minority leader vows to push new vote to end Iran war - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
9. Senate Democrats to fight Republicans’ $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
10. Chuck Schumer Targets Trump-Tied Ballroom Funding: 'Americans Do Not Need A Ballroom' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
11. Democrats Target Trump Ballroom As US Midterm Campaign Ramps Up - Barron's, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
12. Schumer promises painful fight in Congress for GOP reconciliation bill - Courthouse News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
13. Schumer declares war on $1B for Trump’s White House ballroom - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
14. Who’s going to be the next senator from New York? - City & State New York, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
15. Inside the future of the $1 billion ballroom security ask - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
16. Democrats vow to challenge ballroom security funding in Republican budget bill - The Center Square, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
17. Trump accuses Schumer of trying to 'interfere in our elections' with latest strategy - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
18. 'The results are in': Chuck Schumer reveals what everyone expected — that Republicans lied about 'massive tax relief' - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
19. Schumer Presses DHS for Frontier AI Cyber Response Plan for SLTT Governments - MeriTalk, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
20. Trump makes ominous promise to deploy an ‘election army’ in every state during midterms - wonderwall.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
21. Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom - News-Times, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
22. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Her Ambition Is 'Way Bigger' Than Running for President - People.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
23. Dems push back on $1 billion proposal for White House ballroom security - FOX 13 Seattle, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
24. Thune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the president - Click2Houston, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
25. Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
26. Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
27. Schumer uses hantavirus scare to attack Trump administration over CDC cuts - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
28. Trump says he'll have 'election integrity army' in every state during midterms that'll be 'much bigger' than 2024 - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026

1. Who’s going to be the next New York attorney general? - City & State New York, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
2. AG James will not pursue criminal charges against three cops from the 114th Precinct in shooting of knife-wielding man in Astoria - qns.com, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
3. Letitia James Pushes to Ban “Surveillance Pricing” in New York - 5 Towns Central, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
4. AG Letitia James endorses González-Rojas for state Senate - qns.com, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
5. AG Letitia James endorses González-Rojas for state Senate - PoliticsNY, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026

1. Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Irene McIntyre, Attorney General: New York, May 11, 2026
2. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Suffolk County, Attorney General: New York, May 11, 2026

1. Harckham Secures $100K for Improvements at Onatru Farm Park in Lewisboro - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), May 11, 2026
2. Senator Pete Harckham Names Cynthia B. Knox, Esq. 2026 Woman of Distinction - Yonkers Times, (Peter Harckham (D)), May 11, 2026

1. Albany budget negotiations: Hochul and legislative leaders clash - Newsday, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), May 11, 2026

1. Hochul stands firm on her policy-first approach to budget negotiations - City & State New York, (Carl Heastie), May 11, 2026
2. Hochul defends state budget process as finalization efforts continue - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 11, 2026
3. Albany budget negotiations: Hochul and legislative leaders clash - Newsday, (Carl Heastie), May 11, 2026
4. Dem leaders blast budget ‘deal’, say plenty left to get finished - Fingerlakes1.com, (Carl Heastie), May 11, 2026