Westchester Political News Sample

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New York Governor

1. Press Release: Congressman Nick Langworthy Celebrates Passage of the Give Kids a Chance Act with Roswell Park and Pediatric Cancer Families - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), May 13, 2026
2. Zeldin Is Gutting EPA’s Budget and Mission - The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists, (Lee Zeldin), May 13, 2026
3. Zeldin clashes with senators on EPA’s budget plan - E&E News by POLITICO, (Lee Zeldin), May 13, 2026
4. Gov. Kathy Hochul announces reduced shuttle bus prices for World Cup fans - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
5. Disabilities Beat: State budget uncertainty, resident assistant pilot, Wyoming Co. Sheriff's race - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
6. Hochul calls other governors, talks hantavirus strategy - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
7. MTA, LIRR unions at odds over lump-sum pay offer - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
8. Editorial: NY governor signals she’ll OK federal tax credit scholarships. Gov. JB Pritzker now has cover to do the same. - Chicago Tribune, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
9. Sweetheart $500M NY budget deal could lower teachers’ retirement age to 58 - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
10. Sweetheart $500M NY budget deal could lower teachers’ retirement age to 58 - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
11. Hochul’s $4B bailout of Mamdani’s NYC budget slammed by critics as ‘buying votes’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
12. Hochul’s funny money only enables Mamdani’s even-funnier ‘fiscal plan’ for NYC - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
13. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre property tax is moving ahead. But will it work? - CNBC, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
14. Hochul breaks silence on potential LIRR strike; why she's 'immersed' - USA Today, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
15. New York Enters the Redistricting Wars - National Review, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
16. Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City has balanced budget for FY 27; avoids property tax increase - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
17. Democrats should follow Kathy Hochul’s lead on federal school choice tax credit - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
18. Hochul pledges another $4B for NYC bailout - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
19. As LIRR strike looms, Hochul warns Long Islanders they may have to stay home - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
20. Michael Goodwin: The combination of Gov. Hochul's vote buying and Mayor Mamdani's socialist agenda will destroy NYC - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
21. Hochul challenger Blakeman wins NY campaign funds lawsuit - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
22. Blakeman to get New York public financing after winning court fight - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
23. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul announce $4 billion in new state cash to city - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
24. Albany Sending $4 Billion To Cash-Strapped New York City - Post Journal, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026
25. Governor Hochul highlights childcare investments in 2027 FY State Budget - Flack Broadcasting, (Kathy Hochul), May 13, 2026

1. Sen. Gillibrand presses Trump to end Iran war, signals support for federal gas tax pause - WSKG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 13, 2026
2. Gillibrand blames Iran war for gas price jump - Audacy, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 13, 2026
3. ‘No time to waste’ in prepping governments for AI cyber threats, top Dem lawmaker says - Nextgov/FCW, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
4. Why won’t Schumer, Gillibrand explain their votes? (Your Letters) - Syracuse.com, (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), May 13, 2026
5. Schumer report urges $1B shift from Trump ballroom to lowering everyday costs - WRGB, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
6. Schumer claims Trump's health 'getting worse by the day' - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
7. White House ballroom security costs cause controversy in Congress - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
8. Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it' - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
9. Senate takes major first step to prevent future shutdowns with painful accountability play - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
10. Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it' - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
11. Senate Democrats seek seventh vote to curb Trump's war powers - Middle East Eye, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
12. Schumer Says Democrats Want a Good Crypto Bill as CLARITY Act Enters Key Phase - Bitcoin News, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
13. Schumer hints Democrats may back CLARITY crypto bill - grafa.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026
14. Democrats too focused on power, not platforms, never principles - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), May 13, 2026

1. Retaliation Claims in Ex-Staffer Suit Revived Against Campaign Committee for NYAG Letitia James - Law.com, (Letitia James), May 13, 2026
2. AG James Successfully Protects Critical Counterterrorism Funding - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), May 13, 2026

1. Letter from Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin to Governor Kathy Hochul Urging to Address Healthcare Coverage Loss Issue in Budget - The New York State Senate (.gov), (NY Assembly: Amy Paulin (D) - Westchester), May 13, 2026

1. #RaiseUpNY Launch Press Conference - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), May 13, 2026
2. Central NY Evening Briefing: May 12 - Spectrum News, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), May 13, 2026

1. Malliotakis Introduces Legislation to Temporarily Suspend Federal Gas Tax - Representative Nicole Malliotakis | (.gov), (Nicole Malliotakis), May 13, 2026
2. Malliotakis Introduces Legislation to Temporarily Suspend Federal Gas Tax, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), May 13, 2026
3. Press Release: Malliotakis and Miller Introduce Legislation to Suspend Federal Gas Tax - Quiver Quantitative, (Nicole Malliotakis), May 13, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Things Have (Not) Changed in the South Dep’t: “Mississippi Governor Vows Thompson’s ‘Reign of Terror Is Over,’ But Cancels Redistricting Plans”, May 13, 2026
2. “Supreme Court faces new criticism for redistricting decisions so close to the 2026 elections”, May 13, 2026
3. My New One at Slate: “Why Is John Roberts in a Rush All of a Sudden?”, May 13, 2026
4. “Justices Sidestep Principle of Sitting Out Election Eve Changes”, May 13, 2026
5. “Trump DOJ cites its own legal memo to defend voter roll demands on eve of appeal”, May 13, 2026
6. “Andreessen Horowitz Is Spending on Politics Like No Other”, May 13, 2026
7. “What’s inside the Democratic battle plan for the next phase of the redistricting wars”, May 13, 2026
8. “Raffensperger campaign says threatening ‘manifesto’ received before Macon scare”, May 13, 2026
9. “The Late-Night Truth Social Storms That Offer a Window Into the President’s Mind”; NPR: Trump Posted 71 Times About 2020 Election in 2026, All Lying About Voter Fraud in 2020, May 13, 2026
10. “Nebraska Dem who will drop out and support Dan Osborn wins Senate primary”, May 13, 2026
11. “Partisan hacks? How election cases divide the Supreme Court”, May 13, 2026
12. ELB Book Corner: J.H. Snider: “PCCR’s Contemporary Politics”, May 13, 2026