Westchester Political News Sample

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1. 10 Years of Trump, and the Alarm Keeps Going Off - The Bulwark, (Bill de Blasio), February 3, 2026
2. MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor pushes free tax filing program, accelerates opening of contested homeless shelter - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), February 3, 2026
3. Evaluating Mamdani's Diagnosis of New York City's Budget Deficit - Vital City, (Eric Adams), February 3, 2026
4. Extreme cold: Death toll rises to 16 in NYC, Mamdani said none lived in homeless encampments - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), February 3, 2026

1. 'They're a rogue agency': N.Y. Gov. Hochul seeks to ban local police from working with ICE - NPR, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
2. Kathy Hochul Is Living Her Best Political Life - New York Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
3. Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses car insurance affordability - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
4. Hochul says she has a lieutenant governor candidate — but isn't ready to reveal who it is - WSKG, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
5. Kathy Hochul’s Chances of Being Defeated by Trump Ally Bruce Blakeman—Poll - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
6. NYC nurses march to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office to demand action - NewsNation, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
7. Hochul posts best favorability rating in Siena poll, leads Blakeman - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
8. Hochul’s LG pick is… still a mystery - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
9. Hochul has highest favorability rating ever, Siena researchers say - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
10. No, Gov. Hochul: Physician assistants CAN’T replace doctors - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
11. India Walton Will Return to Politics to Oppose Hochul as Delgado’s No. 2 - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
12. Joint Senate-Assembly hearings on Governor Hochul’s 2026-2027 Executive Budget continue today ~ Topic: Transportation ~ Watch here beginning at 9:30 AM - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
13. Hochul hits record-high favorability in new poll - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
14. NYS battles costly car insurance rates with fraud claim crackdown - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
15. Antonio Delgado picks India Walton to be his lieutenant governor - Investigative Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
16. Siena poll: Hochul hits new fa­vor­a­bility rating high, keeps strong lead over Blakeman in race for governor - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
17. Governor Hochul criticizes White House over ICE agents in Minneapolis - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
18. 2026 Governor’s race: Hochul surges to record favorability in new poll; GOP rival Blakeman struggles with name recognition - PoliticsNY, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
19. Creating a safe online environment for kids - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
20. 'Shut up!' from one lawmaker to another disrupts budget hearing - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
21. New York attorney general to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents - News4JAX, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
22. Local Law Enforcement Cautions Against Limiting Cooperation With Federal Agencies - 101.5 WPDH, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
23. Over 40% of New Yorkers support deporting illegal immigrants — while souring on ICE tactics: poll - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
24. Poll finds clear favorite in New York governor's race - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
25. Una encuesta revela un claro favorito en la carrera por la gobernación de Nueva York - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
26. Poll finds clear favorite in New York governor’s race - WFMD, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
27. Poll shows Hochul with commanding lead for re-election, ICE unpopular in NY - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
28. Hundreds of NYSNA members march on Gov. Hochul’s Manhattan office - The Chief, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
29. Siena Poll: Governor Hochul reaches her highest approval rating - WKBW, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
30. Are Hochul and Mamdani on a collision course? - - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
31. High Falls State Park could get $75M boost through Hochul's proposed state budget - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
32. 2026 Governor’s race: Hochul surges to record favorability in new poll; GOP rival Blakeman struggles with name recognition - amNewYork, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
33. Zohran Mamdani May Be About to Pick the Wrong Fight - New York Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
34. Sheriff calls Hochul ‘a fool’ over bill to ban NY law enforcement from ICE pacts - Olean Star, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
35. Poll: Hochul has wide lead in New York governor's race - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026
36. Deed theft victims demand eviction protection from Gov. Hochul - PIX11, (Kathy Hochul), February 3, 2026

1. Schumer and Gillibrand Secure $4 Million Investment in Energy Security Research - SBU News, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), February 3, 2026
2. Schumer: Bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote ‘nothing more than Jim Crow 2.0’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
3. US Senate minority leader calls for nationwide body cameras for federal immigration agents - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
4. Trump and Schumer forced to work together, again - Semafor, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
5. Mike Johnson gloats over ‘family squabble’ between Schumer and Jeffries: ‘I’m not trying to fuel that’ - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
6. I want to be very clear: Kristi Noem doesn't get participation points by saying agents will start doing what they should've done all along. This is the bare minimum and should apply to agents nationwide. And there is still so much more to do. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
7. Schumer says funds remain in federal budget to keep Job Corps program - Orleans Hub, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
8. Democrats: We Need To Pass Commonsense Reforms To ICE - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
9. Schumer Says 'Fight for Aid to Israel' Is Key Role as Trump Administration Approves $7B Arms Sale - GV Wire, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
10. Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat - foxnews.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
11. Civil rights icon, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes! As President of @NYSNAACP, she fought for racial equity across voting, housing, education, health care and more. And for her leadership in the pursuit of justice and equality, she was awarded the Spingarn Medal, the NA - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
12. Jeffries X Schumer - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
13. Schumer nukes GOP push for 'Jim Crow-era' voter ID laws in Trump-backed shutdown package - foxnews.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
14. Democrats need to wage a moral crusade against ICE - Salon.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
15. Senator Mark Warner Holds News Conference on Intelligence Oversight - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
16. Trump’s call on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ elections is ‘outlandishly illegal’: Schumer - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
17. GOP senator jabs Jeffries as ‘butt hurt’ over Trump-Schumer deal - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
18. Democrats Should Take Control on Immigration - newrepublic.com, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
19. Speaker Mike Johnson BLASTS Chuck Schumer and Democrats Over Government SHUTDOWN | US News - Oneindia, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
20. Schumer Blasts Trump's Call to Nationalize Elections as "Outlandishly Illegal" - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026
21. Senate Minority Leader Schumer says SAVE Act would bring back Jim Crow-style voting - WJAC, (Chuck Schumer), February 3, 2026

1. Letitia James to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids Across New York - The New York Times, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
2. New York AG Letitia James will deploy legal observers to federal immigration operations - MS NOW, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
3. N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James starts new effort to observe ICE activities - CBS News, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
4. New York attorney general launches federal immigration officer monitor project - ABC News, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
5. New York to create team of legal observers to document ICE raids - The Guardian, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
6. NY AG James sues landlords over inhumane conditions: Freezing, rats, and sewage - NewsNation, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
7. Editor’s note: Campaign donors are power for Letitia James - City & State New York, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
8. NY Attorney General Letitia James to monitor and document ICE’s actions - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
9. Attorney General Letitia James to staff her own ICE observers group to monitor federal immigration crackdown in New York - amNewYork, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
10. Letitia James deploying legal observers to monitor ICE - Newsday, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
11. AG Letitia James will send out monitors to observe ICE actions in New York - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
12. New York to monitor Trump's deportation efforts with new legal observers - Reuters, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
13. ICE in NYC: Observers from attorney general's office will monitor, document federal immigration enforcement across New York - ABC7 New York, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
14. NY attorney general launches effort to monitor federal immigration activity - Daily Freeman, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
15. Letitia James to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents - niagara-gazette.com, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
16. ICE in NY: Attorney general deploying legal observers to monitor immigration enforcement - Newsday, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
17. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: Feb. 3 - Spectrum News, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
18. AG secures $17.85 million settlement from drug companies for conspiracy to inflate prices - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
19. New York Attorney General Letitia James announces lawsuit in the Hudson Valley - WSYR, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
20. New York attorney general to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents - Pioneer Press, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
21. NY attorney general takes aim at prediction markets - ESPN, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
22. AG Letitia James will send out monitors to observe ICE actions in New York - The Daily Gazette, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
23. New York attorney general launches federal immigration officer monitor project - WSJM, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
24. Growing Peril for Letitia James and James Comey as Trump Justice Department Reorganizes Weaponization Group To Get ‘Results’ - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026
25. NY Attorney General Letitia James Urges Caution with Online Betting Ahead of Super Bowl - Hoodline, (Letitia James), February 3, 2026

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of King Crittenden, Attorney General: New York, February 3, 2026
2. Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Freezing Gateway Program’s Hudson Tunnel Project Funding, Attorney General: New York, February 3, 2026
3. Consumer Alert and Industry Alert: Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Potential Harms of Sports Betting and Prediction Markets, Attorney General: New York, February 3, 2026
4. La Fiscal General James Lanza Proyecto de Observación Legal Para Monitorizar las Fuerzas Federales de Inmigracion en Nueva York, Attorney General: New York, February 3, 2026
5. Attorney General James Launches Legal Observation Project to Monitor Federal Immigration Enforcement in New York, Attorney General: New York, February 3, 2026

1. From Day One, the Trump Regime Made DOJ a Tool of Political Leverage - The Contrarian, (Mimi Rocah), February 3, 2026

1. State Sen. Shelley Mayer proposes bill to prohibit ICE from gaining access to schools - Spectrum News, (Shelley Mayer), February 3, 2026

1. Malliotakis: Mamdani’s Trash Problem - FOX News Radio, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 3, 2026
2. The Battle Over New York’s 11th Congressional District Lines Has Only Just Begun - THE CITY - NYC News, (Nicole Malliotakis), February 3, 2026