Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Eric Adams delivers some harsh budget reality for duped Zohran Mamdani backers - New York Post, (Eric Adams), November 23, 2025
2. Mayor Adams Pokes Fun at Williams Stunt Waiting on a Couch for His Return From Israel - VINnews, (Eric Adams), November 23, 2025
3. Acting NYC Mayor Randy Mastro rips NYPD for botched response to ‘vile’ protest at synagogue - New York Post, (Eric Adams), November 23, 2025
4. Eric Adams shades rival while on overseas jaunt over threats he’ll take over as NYC mayor - New York Post, (Eric Adams), November 23, 2025
5. Zohran Mamdani eyes Eric Adams’ zoning czar for top job in his administration - New York Post, (Eric Adams), November 23, 2025
6. Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says Mamdani "did the smart thing" by meeting with Trump (Video) - Social News XYZ, (Bill de Blasio), November 22, 2025
7. Editor’s note: The party’s over at Gracie Mansion - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), November 22, 2025
8. Former New York City Mayor de Blasio: Trump used Mamdani meeting to distract from Epstein files - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio), November 22, 2025
9. NYC Mayor Adams wrapping up trip to Uzbekistan - CBS News, (Eric Adams), November 22, 2025
10. New York City leaders react to Trump-Mamdani meeting - Spectrum News NY1, (Bill de Blasio), November 22, 2025
11. Zohran Mamdani wants to end mayor control of NYC schools. It has eroded under Eric Adams. - Chalkbeat, (Eric Adams), November 22, 2025
12. Memo to Mamdani: Fifth Ave. Belongs to the People — Not the Ultra-Wealthy and Gridlock - Streetsblog New York City, (Bill de Blasio; Eric Adams), November 22, 2025
13. Eric Adams Archives - WRIF, (Eric Adams), November 22, 2025
14. Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says Mamdani "did the smart thing" by meeting with Trump - CBS News, (Bill de Blasio), November 21, 2025
15. Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says Mamdani "did the smart thing" by meeting with Trump - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio), November 21, 2025
16. NYC life expectancy jumps to 83.2 years, highest in city's recorded history after Adams administration launches 'Healthy NYC Plan' - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), November 21, 2025
17. Ex-top prosecutor who resigned rather than drop Adams case defends her integrity in court testimony - the-independent.com, (Eric Adams), November 21, 2025
18. Editorial: “Dear Mayor Mamdani, It’s Rockaway” - rockawave.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 21, 2025
19. 'Positive moment' between Trump and Mandani might not last, says former New York mayor - CBC, (Bill de Blasio), November 21, 2025
20. Here are the real estate loose ends of the Adams administration - The Real Deal, (Eric Adams), November 21, 2025
21. Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates Reopening of Renovated Soccer Fields on - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), November 21, 2025
22. Mayor Adams Announces Administration’s Signature Health Initiative Surpasses 2030 Goal Early as Citywide Life Expectancy Jumps to 83.2 Years - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), November 21, 2025
23. How Dr. Phil Got So Cozy With the NYPD's Top Cops - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), November 21, 2025
24. Why Jessica Tisch Agreed to Stay on as Top Cop under Mamdani - WestSideSpirit.com, (Eric Adams), November 21, 2025
25. Uzbek Digital Minister Meets with New York Mayor to Boost Tech Cooperation - Caspian Post, (Eric Adams), November 21, 2025

1. Whether implementing or slowing green energy mandates, Hochul cites affordability - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), November 23, 2025
2. Kathy Hochul announces Regeneron's largest biotech expansion in New York with record $2B investment and more than 1,000 new jobs - Unión Rayo, (Kathy Hochul), November 23, 2025
3. New York Governor Kathy Hochul welcomes Trump-Mamdani meeting - The Indian EYE, (Kathy Hochul), November 23, 2025
4. Gov. Hochul announces $63 million in arts, culture grants across the state - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), November 23, 2025
5. Fossil fuel, utility lobbyists targeting Gov. Hochul with big spending, new report shows - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), November 23, 2025
6. Opinion | Democrats Beat a Climate Retreat - The Wall Street Journal, (Kathy Hochul), November 23, 2025
7. News4 Morning Mingle | Finance Friday: Talking year-end financial planning - WTVY, (Nick Langworthy), November 22, 2025
8. Jasmine Crockett is on a cringe streak, and I’m here for it - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), November 22, 2025
9. The Legislative Gazette - New York Governor Kathy Hochul and local lawmakers call on President Trump to release federal heat assistance funding - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), November 22, 2025
10. 'She's Full Of S**t!': Kathy Hochul Trashes Elise Stefanik For Leaning Into Mamdani Attacks - HuffPost, (Kathy Hochul), November 22, 2025
11. Governor Hochul Announces Opening Of New Building With Visit Buffalo Visitor Center At Canalside In Buffalo - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), November 22, 2025
12. "Renewed commitment": New York Governor Kathy Hochul welcomes Trump-Mamdani meeting - ANI News, (Kathy Hochul), November 22, 2025
13. Program to help New Yorkers facing food insecurity expands - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), November 22, 2025
14. SIENA POLL: Hochul maintains sizeable lead over Stefanik in governor’s race - Saratogian, (Kathy Hochul), November 22, 2025
15. Press Release: Rep. Mark Messmer Joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for Announcement on WOTUS Proposal - Quiver Quantitative, (Lee Zeldin), November 21, 2025
16. Surgeon named Jeffrey Epstein is mistakenly dragged into Epstein files scandal by Congresswoman; here's w - Times of India, (Lee Zeldin), November 21, 2025
17. Exclusive | Top neurosurgeon Jasmine Crockett confused for Jeffery Epstein threatens epic revenge on congresswoman - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin), November 21, 2025
18. Environmentalists Want Kathy Hochul to Lose Her Primary - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
19. Kathy Hochul, Zohran Mamdani’s lame responses to harassment of Jews will push them to flee NY - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
20. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ready to work alongside Zohran Mamdani - NewsNation, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
21. NY Governor Hochul signs CPA licensing bill - CFO Dive, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
22. Hochul approves Creedmoor redevelopment - Queens Daily Eagle, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
23. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ready to work alongside Zohran Mamdani | Morning in America - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
24. Polluters Have Their Claws in These Democratic Governors - The New Republic, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
25. SIENA POLL: Hochul maintains sizeable lead over Stefanik in governor’s race - Troy Record, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
26. Hochul backtracks, admits to ‘having conversations’ with Zohran Mamdani’s team about free NYC buses - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
27. New York enacts the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act - JD Supra, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
28. Long Islanders Call on Gov. Hochul to Sign the Horseshoe Crab Protection Bill into Law - fireislandnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
29. Governor Hochul Announces Approval of Creedmoor Redevelopment Plan to Deliver More Than 2,000 Homes in Eastern Queens | Empire State Development - ESD.ny.gov., (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
30. Opinion | How to Resist a Populist Mayor and a Populist President - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
31. Rep. Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act Passes Out Of Subcommittee - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
32. New York mobilizes ahead of possible federal immigration crackdown - EL PAÍS English, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
33. Hochul's behind the scenes pitch to keep Tisch as police com­mis­sioner - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025
34. Queens veteran speaks on bill Gov. Hochul signed on Veterans Day - qns.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 21, 2025

1. A new chapter for former LG Brian Benjamin - - The Capitol Pressroom, (Brian Benjamin), November 23, 2025

1. Today’s Jewish Birthday: Chuck Schumer - San Diego Jewish World, (Chuck Schumer), November 23, 2025
2. Chuck Schumer condemns Trump’s Ukraine peace plan as capitulation - Букви, (Chuck Schumer), November 23, 2025
3. The shutdown was the Democrats’ fault. They own it | Opinion - Tacoma News Tribune, (Chuck Schumer), November 23, 2025
4. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, House Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care, Outlaw Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples Looking to Adopt - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 22, 2025
5. $200 Boost Proposed for Social Security Checks - Rockland County Times Newspaper, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 22, 2025
6. 13 rumors about Chuck Schumer we've investigated - Snopes, (Chuck Schumer), November 22, 2025
7. Schumer didn’t vote for bill to reopen the government. He’s facing liberal fury anyway. - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), November 22, 2025
8. Latest poll of New York voters is bad news for Trump. It's even worse for Schumer - Buffalo News, (Chuck Schumer), November 22, 2025
9. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on President Trump’s Calls for Violence Against Democratic Senators and Members of Congress, Says, “I Call On All Of My Republican Colleagues To Condemn President Trump’s Disgraceful Rhetoric Immediately” - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 21, 2025
10. Gillibrand arguing for release of LIHEAP funds - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 21, 2025
11. Democrats Concerned About PFAS Cleanup Delays - Association of Defense Communities, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 21, 2025
12. Senator Chuck Schumer talks SNAP benefits in the Southern Tier - WETM, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
13. SNAP is food. SNAP is dignity. SNAP is survival for over 42 million Americans and nearly 200,000 people in Western New York. That’s why I’m here in Cattaraugus County, NY to announce my new bill to reverse Republican cuts to food assistance that hungry f - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
14. New Yorkers' view on Sen. Chuck Schumer has soured following shutdown mess - Gothamist, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
15. NYS news of the week: Schumer's struggles; Stefanik and Hochul spar over IVF - WAMC, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
16. Donald Trump has made political violence a feature of his politics. Today he crossed yet another line that NO democracy can afford to tolerate. He must be condemned—forcefully, loudly, and without excuses. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
17. Schumer to introduce measure decrying Tucker Carlson - JNS.org, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
18. Trump condemned by Democrats after he accuses 6 lawmakers of "seditious behavior" - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
19. Schumer Visits Olean to Unveil Bill to Reverse SNAP Cuts - TAPinto, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
20. Sen. Schumer Announces Bipartisan Bill for More Milk Options in New York Schools - WKTV, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
21. Chuck Schumer says President Trump calling for Democrats to be hanged - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
22. Chuck Schumer: The president is calling for 'the execution of elected officials' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025
23. Schumer Announces Senate Passage of Milk Bill - NewsRadio WHAM 1180, (Chuck Schumer), November 21, 2025

1. New Rochelle holds rally in support of NY AG Letitia James ahead of federal trial - News 12 - Long Island, (Letitia James), November 23, 2025
2. Rising This Week: Whose Happy Thanksgiving? - All Rise News | Substack, (Letitia James), November 23, 2025
3. Deep Dive: Trump’s Political Prosecutions Are Faltering, but Not Over - Democracy Docket, (Letitia James), November 23, 2025
4. NY Attorney General Letitia James Triumphs Over Trump Administration in Federal Agency Preservation Lawsuit - Hoodline, (Letitia James), November 22, 2025
5. Criminal case against Letitia James is a 'garden variety mortgage fraud prosecution,' DOJ argues - ABC News, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025
6. The Comey and James indictments are far from business as usual - The Hill, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025
7. Trump Admin May Have ‘Tainted’ Mortgage Fraud Investigations Against Schiff, James by Appointing ‘Unauthorized’ People to Case: Report - Yahoo, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025
8. Lindsey Halligan releases ‘damning’ evidence related to Letitia James’s alleged mortgage fraud - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025
9. New York Attorney General Letitia James draws another GOP challenger - The Center Square, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025
10. Ex-Coinbase Lawyer Announces Bid to Challenge Letitia James for New York Attorney General - CoinCentral, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025
11. New York Attorney General Letitia James draws another GOP challenger - MyHometownToday.com, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025
12. Crypto lawyer with affordability-focused message challenges Letitia James for New York attorney general - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025
13. AG James reminds New Yorkers of winter utilities rights - Saratogian, (Letitia James), November 21, 2025

1. Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Faith Leaders, Elected Officials, and Advocates Rally to Support the Medical Aid in Dying Act - Yonkers Times, (NY Assembly: Amy Paulin (D) - Westchester), November 21, 2025
2. Attorney General James Wins Lawsuit Stopping Elimination of Four Vital Federal Agencies, Attorney General: New York, November 21, 2025

1. The Voices of Westchester: Inside the Final Stop of the NYS Black Legislative Task Force Listening Tour - Black Westchester, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), November 23, 2025

1. Malliotakis blasts socialism on House floor on same day Mamdani and Trump meet - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), November 22, 2025
2. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress amid feud with Trump - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), November 22, 2025
3. ICYMI: Malliotakis Highlights How Mamdani Policies Failed in "Socialist" Venezuela - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), November 21, 2025
4. ICYMI: Malliotakis Highlights How Mamdani Policies Failed in "Socialist" Venezuela, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), November 21, 2025
5. Press Release: Malliotakis Addresses House on Failed Policies of Mamdani in Venezuela - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), November 21, 2025
6. Rep. Malliotakis urges Mamdani to find 'common ground' with Trump: 'Be respectful' - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), November 21, 2025
7. NYC's lone House Republican pledges to defeat Democrat redistricting threat to her seat - AOL.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), November 21, 2025
8. Rep. Malliotakis urges Mamdani to find 'common ground' with Trump: 'Be respectful' [Video] - AOL.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), November 21, 2025
9. Watch Trump, Mamdani Need Each Other as 'Foils,' Says Max Rose - Bloomberg.com, (Max Rose), November 21, 2025

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Did President Trump accidentally pardon acts of voter fraud committed in the 2020 election?, November 24, 2025
2. ELB Podcast 7:3: The Supreme Court, the Voting Rights Act, and the 2026 Elections (Blencke, Katz, Ross), November 23, 2025
3. “Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries”, November 23, 2025
4. Social Ties as a Path to Politics of Cooperation in Congress?, November 23, 2025
5. NPR/Marist Poll Offers Insights into Party System, November 23, 2025
6. “Trump’s Eye Popping Post Election Windfall”, November 23, 2025
7. “The Legal Misstep That Imperiled Trump’s Midterm Strategy”, November 22, 2025
8. “Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning. Here’s what to know about her five years in Congress”, November 22, 2025
9. UPDATE: Justice Alito Grants Administrative Stay: Texas Files Emergency Supreme Court Motion to Stay District Court Order Throwing Out 2026 Gerrymandered Maps for Congressional Elections; Justice Alito Asks for Response by Monday at 5 pm ET: What Should We Expect at SCOTUS and When?, November 22, 2025
10. Rebecca Green, “Administering Election Disputes”, November 21, 2025
11. “How billionaires took over American politics”, November 21, 2025
12. “Advisory Proxy Resolutions Are More Important than Ever”, November 21, 2025
13. A Reply to Rick Pildes on Proposition 50 and Voters’ Intent to Engage in a Racial Gerrymander, November 21, 2025
14. “Uncharitable Think Tanks”, November 21, 2025
15. “Black Residents in West Tennessee Just Won Fairer Districts. Now Comes SCOTUS”, November 21, 2025
16. “Republicans’ Redistricting Push Is at Risk of Backfiring”, November 21, 2025