Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Bill de Blasio’s war on ChatGPT - Politico, (Bill de Blasio), March 30, 2026
2. Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider - WPLG Local 10, (Eric Adams), March 30, 2026
3. NYC launching free child care for some municipal workers this fall - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), March 30, 2026

1. The Pulse of the People | 03-29-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), March 30, 2026
2. Col. Jack Jacobs | 03-29-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), March 30, 2026
3. Joe Cirincione | 03-29-26 - 77 WABC, (Andrew Cuomo), March 30, 2026
4. Kathy Hochul is spending political capital in her affordability fight - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
5. Bruce Blakeman sounds off on Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani on the steps of City Hall - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
6. 3-30-26 Master Teacher Program Applications Open - SUNY - The State University of New York, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
7. NY GOP gov hopeful eyes lawsuit as state Dems poised to strip him of millions in matching campaign funds - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
8. Hochul’s Embrace of Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Will Cost NYC Millions - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
9. Climate-law fix will help New Yorkers with affordability | Editorial - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
10. Hochul touts plan to curb underage sports betting - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
11. Comptroller Levine Tells Why He is Campaigning for Hochul - www.chelseanewsny.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
12. Blakeman accuses Hochul of planning to raise taxes - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
13. New York councilmember and Hochul governor aide investigated for bribery - theguardian.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
14. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: March 30 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
15. N.Y. Gov. Hochul just announced a major opportunity for the state’s best teachers, counselors - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
16. Article | Hochul's office prepares budget extender bill - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
17. Bruce Blakeman slams "Comrade Kathy" and Mamdani on affordability as New York governor's race heats up - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
18. Exclusive | Blakeman accuses Hochul of pay-to-play scheme with Uber to win re-election - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
19. Morning Briefing in Central New York: March 30 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
20. Bronx residents slam soaring utility bills as Dems push back on Hochul's cost-saving climate law tweak - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
21. Taxes, climate on Albany's agenda as budget deadline nears - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
22. GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman blasts Mamdani ‘death tax’ proposal - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
23. Hochul marks 5 years of Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act as NYS advances 'equity-driven cannabis market' with $3.3B in sales, more than 600 dispensaries - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
24. WEACT Says Take Action: Help Defend New York State’s Climate Act - Harlem World Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
25. Billions Leave New York for Florida, Hochul Seeks Return - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
26. Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider - BradfordToday.ca, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
27. Corporate Tax, Climate Differences Threaten to Delay NY Budget - Bloomberg Government News, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
28. Governor Hochul Introduces Legislation to Protect Vaccine Access in New York - Talk of the Sound, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
29. Hochul Battles Fellow Democrats in Affordability Fight - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
30. Governor Hochul Announces New Measures to Combat Youth Sports Betting in New York - Talk of the Sound, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
31. Blakeman, at City Hall, accuses Mamdani and Hochul of having 'secret plan' to tax the middle class - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026
32. New York Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Safeguard Vaccine Access - National Today, (Kathy Hochul), March 30, 2026

1. Chuck Schumer, Tom Cotton Push Bill That Bans Chinese Humanoid Robots For Government Use - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), March 30, 2026
2. Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker Slam ICE Deployment, Urge Trump To Pay TSA Workers Now— 'Enough Is Enough' - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 30, 2026
3. Dems’ hate for Voter-ID: Letters to the Editor — March 30, 2026 - nypost.com, (Chuck Schumer), March 30, 2026
4. When is Senate vote on government shutdown? DHS funding updates today - Bergen Record, (Chuck Schumer), March 30, 2026
5. Will the insane shutdown ever end? - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), March 30, 2026

1. Trump Floods Timeline With 14 Posts About Letitia James in 5 Days - meidasnews.com, (Letitia James), March 30, 2026

1. Governor Hochul Introduces Legislation to Protect Vaccine Access in New York - talkofthesound.com, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), March 30, 2026
2. New York Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Safeguard Vaccine Access - National Today, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), March 30, 2026

1. Bronx residents slam soaring utility bills as Dems push back on Hochul's cost-saving climate law tweak - nypost.com, (Carl Heastie), March 30, 2026
2. Governor Hochul Introduces Legislation to Protect Vaccine Access in New York - Talk of the Sound, (Carl Heastie), March 30, 2026
3. New York Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Safeguard Vaccine Access - National Today, (Carl Heastie), March 30, 2026

1. Staten Island’s Rep. Malliotakis backs bipartisan bills to expand fertility treatment, contraception access - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 30, 2026
2. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis | 03-29-26 - 77 WABC, (Nicole Malliotakis), March 30, 2026

1. Rep. Mondaire Jones on why SCOTUS expansion is necessary - MS NOW, (Mondaire Jones), March 30, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Eastman disbarment might be ordered Wednesday”, March 31, 2026
2. “How local GOP officials are embracing Trump’s tactics to hunt for voter fraud”, March 30, 2026
3. “The Trump-voting pastor Democrats think could cost them a chance at a Nebraska Senate seat”, March 30, 2026
4. “Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco halts election fraud probe as legal challenges mount”, March 30, 2026
5. FSU Election Law Conference in DC, April 16-17, March 30, 2026
6. Important UCLA Safeguarding Democracy Project Webinar Tuesday March 31 with Foley, Green, and Muller on “Myths and Facts About Contesting the 2026 Midterms Elections”, March 30, 2026
7. “How an election conspiracy theorist has Trump’s ear on voting laws and midterms”, March 30, 2026
8. “New Political Group to Push Trump’s A.I. Agenda in Midterms”, March 30, 2026
9. A Big Thank You to Rebecca Green, March 30, 2026