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1. Manhattan D.A. Is Urged to Pursue a Criminal Case Against Eric Adams - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
2. Eric Adams’ zombie commission is mutating - Politico, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
3. Mamdani’s relationship with Kathy Hochul a massive achievement: Bill de Blasio | Jesse Weber Live - NewsNation, (Bill de Blasio), May 20, 2026
4. Sources: Leg­is­lature may let Mamdani disband Adams' 'zombie' Charter Revision Com­mission - NY1, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
5. Mamdani Works to SPEED Up Development of Affordable Housing - City Journal, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
6. Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission to hold hearings - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
7. Investigate former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, government watchdog group tells Manhattan prosecutors - CBS News, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
8. Watchdog group head asks Manhattan DA to prosecute Eric Adams on dismissed federal corruption charges - Newsday, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
9. Eric Adams' charter commission moves forward without Mamdani's support - NY State of Politics, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
10. Adams’ Orphan Charter Panel Barrels Ahead Without Mamdani’s Backing - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026
11. Citizens Union Urges Bragg To Investigate Adams Case Dismissal - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), May 20, 2026

1. Seneca Nation Receives Federal Funds for Health Services - TAPinto, (Nick Langworthy), May 20, 2026
2. Rob Astorino, WOR and NewsMax host Interview - Curtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning - iHeart, (Rob Astorino (R)), May 20, 2026
3. Rob Astorino asks who pays for the deal as the LIRR strike ends - MSN, (Rob Astorino (R)), May 20, 2026
4. Blakeman says unions will back Republicans this year - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
5. First state budget bill includes 421-a change for massive Williamsburg project - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
6. New York City Mayor Mamdani Makes Public Safety Announcement - C-SPAN, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
7. Hochul touts Kingston, 17 NY cities with no gun-related homicides in 2026 - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
8. New York is broke, and Kathy Hochul and Tom DiNapoli are Lying About it - Yonkers Times, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
9. Hochul brings the ‘Wrath of Kath’ to LCA Show - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
10. Governor Hochul Unveils Buffalo Outer Harbor Cruise Ship Terminal Renderings - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
11. Gov. Hochul plays 'cringey' video of Alec Baldwin spoofing Trump at NY correspondents event - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
12. NYS finally starts voting on budget but Dem leaders push price tag to record highs - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
13. Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of Capital Region Music Hub at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
14. Albany Must Remove Political Horse Trading from the State Budget Process - The Chief, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
15. Ten transformational projects announced for Greater Morris Park as part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative - Bronx Times, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
16. Governor Hochul Announces Bills Highmark Stadium Construction Surpasses MWBE Participation Goal With Over $490 Million Disbursed to MWBES | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
17. Seneca Nation calls on Hochul to make good on Thomas Indian School reconciliation - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
18. New York could soon have laws further restricting ICE activities on immigrant detention - waer.org, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
19. NYers could get rebate checks up to $200 to offset energy costs - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
20. NYPD opens second Bronx command, beefs up staffing, as violence ‘plagues’ borough - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
21. Hochul said what??? Blakeman AI video may have violated election law - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
22. Governor Hochul announces 6 projects for Marathon as part of NY Forward program - Cortland Voice, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
23. Hochul avoids nightmare political scenario with LIRR strike deal - WRVO, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026
24. Mayor, Governor Extend 100K Pre-K, 3-K Offers in NYC - Mirage News, (Kathy Hochul), May 20, 2026

1. ‘It would be 100 percent illegal’: Top Democrats blast Duffy over road trip - Politico, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
2. WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash - Fox News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
3. Sean Duffy turns ethics criticism back on Gillibrand during heated hearing - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
4. 'You're The Witness!' Dem Senator Throws Down With Duffy Over His YouTube Series - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
5. Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velázquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act - House.gov, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
6. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand advocates for free breakfast, lunch and dinner for all children - WBNG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
7. Sen. Gillibrand pushes universal school meals legislation - WGRZ, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
8. Sean Duffy turns ethics criticism back on Gillibrand during heated hearing - Fox News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
9. 'I made nothing, you made millions': Gillibrand stunned as Duffy FLIPS the Script | HEATED CLASH - The Economic Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
10. Sen. Cruz Remarks on Senate Judiciary Committee Passing John Barnes Act to Strengthen Benefits for Public Safety Officers - texasinsider, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
11. 'SENATOR, DON'T put words in my mouth!': AG Todd Blanche SNAPS at Sen Gillibrand over FBI firings - The Economic Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
12. Senators criticize US transport chief for road trip paid for by corporate donors - Yahoo, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
13. 'Delete, dismiss, delete, dismiss!': Gillibrand clashes with AG Todd Blanche over FBI firings - MSN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 20, 2026
14. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Immigration - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
15. Chuck Schumer looms over Iowa Democratic Senate primary - thegazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
16. Chuck Schumer Accuses Trump Of Treating Federal Budget Like A 'Personal Slush Fund' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
17. With GOP rebels’ help, Senate advances measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers for 1st time - The Times of Israel, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
18. Democrats to Target DOJ’s New Weaponization Fund in Budget Vote - Bloomberg Law News, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
19. Democrats to Target DOJ’s New Weaponization Fund in Budget Vote - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026
20. Licensable picture: The Center for American Progress Ideas Conference - Reuters Connect, (Chuck Schumer), May 20, 2026

1. Exclusive | NY Business Council bashes AG Tish James’ ban on ‘surveillance pricing’ as anti-consumer - New York Post, (Letitia James), May 20, 2026
2. Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), May 20, 2026

1. New York is broke, and Kathy Hochul and Tom DiNapoli are Lying About it - Yonkers Times, (Tom DiNapoli), May 20, 2026

1. Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Bravo Nondo, Attorney General: New York, May 20, 2026
2. Attorney General James and NYPD Commissioner Tisch Announce Takedown of Drug Trafficking Operation in Queens, Attorney General: New York, May 20, 2026

1. Harckham Honors Three Outstanding Individuals for Jewish American Heritage Month - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), May 20, 2026
2. Harckham, Glick, Advocates Call for Passing of Packaging Reduction Bill - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), May 20, 2026

1. Senator Shelley Mayer, State Lawmakers, Reproductive Freedom Attorneys and Advocates Including Reproductive Futures, National Council of Jewish Women - New York, Dr. Mary Applegate, Dr. Cheryl Frye, and Medical Students for Choice Urge Passage o - Yonkers Times, (Shelley Mayer), May 20, 2026

1. N.Y. Assembly speaker eyes 2 constitutional amendments for redistricting reform - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 20, 2026
2. State lawmakers set to begin voting on budget legislation - WXXI News, (Carl Heastie), May 20, 2026
3. Budget voting starts, but the state’s not at the finish line yet - City & State New York, (Carl Heastie), May 20, 2026
4. A Mission of Mercy, Humanitarian Delegation Hosted by Speaker Heastie - NY Carib News, (Carl Heastie), May 20, 2026

1. Malliotakis Applauds U.S. Department of Justice Indictment of Raúl Castro - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
2. Press Release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Commends DOJ Indictment of Raúl Castro - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
3. Lawmakers press for indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro - USA Today, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
4. US Representatives make case for indicting Raúl Castro in 1996 shootdown of the Brothers to the Rescue - WPBF, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
5. GOP seeks indictment on Raul Castro, say Cuban drones could be a threat to US - Yahoo, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
6. Malliotakis Applauds U.S. Department of Justice Indictment of Raúl Castro, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), May 20, 2026
7. Lawmakers Hold Press Conference on Possible Raúl Castro Indictment - NTD News, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 20, 2026
8. Clark Ralph Rose Obituary (2026) - Johnstown, PA - Hubbell Funeral Home & Crematory - Legacy, (Max Rose), May 20, 2026