Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani’s universal child care promise: Lessons from UPK on speed vs. stability - Chalkbeat, (Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025
2. NYC rent freeze plan faces mayoral opposition from Eric Adams - Fox News, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
3. Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election and Vows to Stand Up to Trump: Live Updates - The New York Times, (Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025
4. Why Did Mayor Eric Adams Drop Out? - The Wall Street Journal, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
5. Mayor Eric Adams congratulates Zohran Mamdani after NYC win - USA Today, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
6. Mayor reacts to Mamdani win, prepares for end of term - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
7. Zohran Mamdani, now NYC mayor-elect, announces mainstream transition team. Who's on it? - USA Today, (Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025
8. NYC Mayor Election 2025 Results: Zohran Mamdani Wins - NBC News, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
9. Top Mamdani transition leader was heavily influenced by Soros network during Biden admin - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025
10. New York City Mayor Eric Adams Offers Reinstatement Opportunity for Unvaccinated Former Employees - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
11. Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says the New York City rental crisis has “happened under the Democrats”. - facebook.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025
12. ‘Delivering on promises’: Zohran Mamdani names all-women team to lead his New York City transition; meet the mayor-elect's team - MSN, (Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025
13. The NYC Mayor Fiction Canon (or why Adams should probably write a crime thriller). - Literary Hub, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
14. Zohran Mamdani’s surprising transition team revealed after winning NYC mayoral election - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025
15. City can temporarily proceed with health plan switch amid legal battle, judge says - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
16. Mamdani’s transition team includes Adams, de Blasio alums - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025
17. Adams to allow fired COVID workers to get jobs back - The Center Square, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
18. The Mamdani Era Begins - The New Yorker, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
19. Mayor Eric Adams congratulates Zohran Mamdani after NYC win - South Bend Tribune, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
20. Countdown is on to Zohran Mamdani's swearing in. Here's what past NYC mayors have done. - CBS News, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
21. Over 2,500 NYC workers who refused COVID vaccine could get jobs back - PIX11, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
22. City Hall transition updates: South Asian voters react to Mamdani's win - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
23. Adams tells NYC workers fired for refusing COVID-19 shot they can come back to work - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
24. Fresh off of a historic election victory, Mamdani names his transition team - Politico, (Eric Adams), November 6, 2025
25. Mamdani Gets Vets of Previous Mayoral Admins to Lead Transition - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams; Bill de Blasio), November 6, 2025

1. NYC Mayor Election 2025 Results: Zohran Mamdani Wins - NBC News, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
2. Cuomo defends campaign in concession speech - ABC7 New York, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
3. Mayor Or Not, I Am Going To Grope The 41.6% Of New Yorkers Who Voted For Me (by Andrew Cuomo) - ClickHole, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
4. Cuomo Backers Burned $65 Per Vote, Including $13.3 Million From Bloomberg - THE CITY - NYC News, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
5. Hang On, Is Amy Schumer Coming Around on Zohran? - The Cut, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
6. Zohran Mamdani tops Andrew Cuomo to win New York City mayor race - Syracuse.com, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
7. Andrew Cuomo Could Have Beaten Any Republican, Running Against a Democrat Was a Strategic Mistake, He Should Consider a Florida Governor Run - South Florida Media, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
8. Half a Century of Andrew Cuomo’s New York Comes to an End - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
9. Andrew Cuomo concedes to Zohran Mamdani, urges booing NYC crowd to stop - USA Today, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
10. Let’s Check In With People Who Threatened To Leave Zohran Mamdani’s NYC - Defector, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
11. Andrew Cuomo concedes NYC election to Mamdani - LiveNOW from FOX, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
12. Andrew Cuomo warns Democrats of ‘dangerous path’ in first sighting since loss to Zohran Mamdani - AOL.com, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
13. The final fall of Andrew Cuomo - Daily Kos, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
14. ‘The Daily Show’ Mocks Andrew Cuomo’s Bizarre ‘Good Luck Truck’ Ford Bronco Post: ‘Isn’t That O.J.’s Car? | Video - TheWrap, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
15. Andrew Cuomo concedes to Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayor's race - CBS News, (Andrew Cuomo), November 6, 2025
16. GOP’s Bruce Blakeman eyes run for NY governor after red wave win on Long Island - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
17. New York Is Quietly Preparing Against Trump’s Takeover of the City - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
18. The Real Loser of the Mayor’s Race? Kathy Hochul - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
19. New York Rep. Elise Stefanik to announce run for governor as soon as Friday - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
20. State expands victim compensation - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
21. Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
22. Top New York political figures gather in Puerto Rico for Somos conference - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
23. Elise Stefanik expected to announce run for NY governor - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
24. Hochul mobilizes SUNY Corps as SNAP aid faces uncertainty - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
25. Zohran Mamdani’s win puts Kathy Hochul on hot seat, as GOP’s Stefanik pounces, moderates duck for cover: expert - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
26. Elise Stefanik to announce 2026 gubernatorial bid - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
27. ‘Tax the rich’ chant breaks out as Gov. Hochul takes the stage at Zohran Mamdani, NY AG Letitia James event - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
28. Stefanik expected to announce run for NY governor: Sources - abcnews.go.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
29. Trump Loyalist Stefanik Will Challenge Hochul for NY Governor - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
30. Trigger Warning: Hope - Crooked Media, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
31. Stefanik seizes on newly elected NY Democrat hesitant to endorse Hochul: ‘Absolutely toxic’ - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
32. Governor Hochul announces expanded access to compensation for victims and survivors of crime - Flack Broadcasting, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
33. Democratic takeaways from Election Day - The Capitol Pressroom, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
34. 'This Is Not a Moment to Stop Campaigning' - Hell Gate, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
35. OpEd: Governor Hochul, Hell’s Kitchen Needs the Keep Police Radio Public Act — Now - W42ST, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
36. Elise Stefanik Condemns Hochul & Mamdani in Wake of NYC Election - 5 Towns Central, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
37. Councilman Felder Slams Hochul’s ‘Antisemitic Chutzpah’ as Outrageous Hypocrisy - VINnews, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
38. Pressure mounts on Hochul to back Mamdani’s plan to raise taxes for NYC - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025
39. Mamdani condemns swastika graffiti at Brooklyn yeshiva as ‘disgusting and heartbreaking’ - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Kathy Hochul), November 6, 2025

1. Gillibrand calls for end to government shutdown, health credit extension - WBNG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 6, 2025
2. Even Donald Trump knows the American people hold Republicans responsible for this mess: - X, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
3. As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
4. Jayapal dodges when pressed on Chuck Schumer's leadership: 'I have to go' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
5. Lawler Calls On Schumer And Gillibrand To Stop Playing Politics And Vote To Fund SNAP - Congressman Mike Lawler (.gov), (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), November 6, 2025
6. Zohran Mamdani refuses to say if Schumer should face election challenge — as he lunches with AOC - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
7. Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins - Magnolia Tribune, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
8. RAW: Chuck Schumer says President Trump feeling pressure over shutdown - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
9. Chuck Schumer Is Not Fit to Lead the Democratic Party - The American Prospect, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
10. Emboldened Democrats push to prolong government shutdown - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
11. Scalise: Schumer is Terrified of the Socialist Wing of Democrat Party - Congressman Steve Scalise (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
12. Senator Schmitt on the Schumer Shutdown, President Trump’s America First Foreign Policy - Senator Eric Schmitt (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
13. Schumer's Strategic Silence on Mamdani Sparks Democratic Party Divide - 조선일보, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
14. Chris Roemer: Democrats must reject political litmus tests | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
15. Trump and Democrats are far apart on solving the shutdown. Here’s what could finally end it. - MarketWatch, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
16. Did Senate vote to reopen the government? GOP talks deal, vote to end shutdown; the latest - Bergen Record, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
17. 'We Love to Overplay Our Hands': Democrats Mull Shutdown End - Time Magazine, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
18. Survey Shows Large Majority of Grassroots Democrats Back Primary Challenges for Schumer and Jeffries - Common Dreams, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
19. Chuck Schumer MOCKS Trump After Mamdani’s BIG New York Elections Win; DECLARES America Has Spoken - Oneindia, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
20. Rep. Tom Emmer shreds Schumer as 'scared old man' who won't end shutdown because he's afraid of progressives - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
21. Tuesday's US election results a '5-alarm fire' for Trump, Republicans, says Senate minority leader - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
22. Democrats tap the brakes on ending government shutdown - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
23. Democrat leaders Schumer, Jeffries call for urgent meeting with Trump to end shutdown - Firstpost, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
24. Bipartisan talks to end the shutdown intensify, but agreement elusive - Pioneer Press, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
25. How Dems Can Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Fun - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025
26. Emboldened by Election Night Wins, Dem Leadership Asks Trump for Another Sit-Down to Discuss Shutdown - TPM - Talking Points Memo, (Chuck Schumer), November 6, 2025

1. Florida Man Threatened James Comey and Letitia James, Complaint Says - The New York Times, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025
2. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Foiled in Scheme to Extend Texas Abortion Ban to New York - Ms. Magazine, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025
3. ‘Tax the rich’ chant breaks out as Gov. Hochul takes the stage at Zohran Mamdani, NY AG Letitia James event - New York Post, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025
4. Attorney General James Issues consumer alert on algorithmic pricing as new disclosure law - WSTM, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025
5. Assembly judiciary chair weighs in on indictment of AG Tish James - The Capitol Pressroom, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025
6. New York Law Demands Transparency on Algorithmic Pricing as Attorney General Letitia James Calls for Vigilance - Hoodline, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025
7. New York Attorney General Says She's Asking a Court to Require USDA to Release Complete SNAP Benefits - U.S. News & World Report, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025
8. New York attorney general says she's asking a court to require USDA to release complete SNAP benefits - Reuters, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025
9. Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors, orders them to produce records from probe - PBS, (Letitia James), November 6, 2025

1. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on New York’s financial future and reelection - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Tom DiNapoli), November 6, 2025

1. Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of St. Clare's Pensioners Trial, Attorney General: New York, November 6, 2025
2. Attorney General James and Multistate Coalition Secure $5.1 Million from Education Software Company for Failing to Protect Students’ Data, Attorney General: New York, November 6, 2025
3. Attorney General James Releases Statement on Full SNAP Win, Attorney General: New York, November 6, 2025

1. Harckham Visits Food Pantries Amid the Food Insecurity Emergency - River Journal Online, (Peter Harckham (D)), November 6, 2025

1. Rep. Malliotakis coordinates food assistance for Staten Island residents - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), November 6, 2025

1. When Mehdi Hasan Met Hasan Piker, Cynthia Nixon, and Zohran’s Mom - Zeteo | Substack, (Jamaal Bowman), November 6, 2025

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Election Law Blog

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