Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Mayor of New York said he was "heartbroken" for Rochford's family - facebook.com, (Bill de Blasio), July 12, 2026
2. Criticism Over Omissions in NYC Immigrant Enclave Map Pushes Mamdani To Promise Revisions - The Media Line, (Eric Adams), July 12, 2026
3. 'Little Palestine' in, 'Little Italy' out: Mamdani’s NYC map sparks fury - Ynetnews, (Eric Adams), July 12, 2026
4. MTA and Mamdani tout a new day for NYC buses after Eric Adams stalled projects - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), July 11, 2026
5. Mamdani says he will change map of immigrant neighborhoods after backlash of leaving several communities out - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), July 10, 2026
6. Fuhgeddaboudit? Not Little Italy, Mamdani says after immigrant map backlash while blaming the former mayor for omission - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), July 10, 2026
7. Mamdani says Eric Adams’s administration created neighborhood map and will add Little Italy - Washington Examiner, (Eric Adams), July 10, 2026
8. Zohran Mamdani defends controversial NYC immigrant map, says Little Italy will soon be recognized by admin - New York Post, (Eric Adams), July 10, 2026
9. Fuhgeddaboudit? Not Little Italy, Mamdani says after immigrant map backlash while blaming the former mayor for omission - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), July 10, 2026

1. Hochul announces $110M to strengthen emergency communications - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), July 12, 2026
2. Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul Unveil Historic Plan To Speed Up NYC Buses With New Routes - Harlem World Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), July 12, 2026
3. Gov. Hochul Unveils $110 Million Plan to Strengthen 911 Operations - The South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), July 12, 2026
4. Trump's EPA chief pushes back on climate skeptics being labeled 'science deniers' - Fox News, (Lee Zeldin), July 11, 2026
5. Central New York Forward; Hochul's transportation project with Micron coming - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), July 11, 2026
6. Micron’s semiconductor manufacturing facilities lay foundations - Oneida Dispatch, (Kathy Hochul), July 11, 2026
7. N.Y. Gov. Hochul unveils $110 million plan to strengthen 911 operations - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 11, 2026
8. NY's push to block prediction market Kalshi continues. The latest - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), July 11, 2026
9. Bill restoring Orange County sales tax revenue reaches Hochul’s desk - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), July 11, 2026
10. Andrew Cuomo on Trump's Billion-Dollar Crypto Fortune: 'Public Cynicism is 'Very High,' Hope They Build in Full Disclosure and 'Clear Ethics Guidelines' - Yahoo, (Andrew Cuomo), July 10, 2026
11. From Promise to Progress: Governor Hochul Celebrates Major Milestone for Micron's $100 Billion Investment in Central New York - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
12. Yonkers receives $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
13. Video: Auburn City Council urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign data center moratorium - auburnpub.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
14. NY attorney general sues chemical companies for PFAS pollution - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
15. Micron semiconductor plant foundation poured in Clay, NY - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
16. Governor Hochul Announces the Opening of TheZone, a State-of-the-Art Indoor Play Space in Jamestown Connecting Sports with STEAM | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
17. Vehicle Theft Prevention Month: Hochul advises drivers on how to protect themselves - Niagara Frontier Publications, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
18. Hochul, Blakeman clash over Long Island support in NY governor's race - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
19. Staten Island Political Pulse: Gov. Hochul stakes claim; immigrant map backlash; Morano’s special delivery (v - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
20. Yonkers receives $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
21. Hochul tasks agencies with spending, regulatory reforms with input from AI - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
22. News10NBC Investigates: Feds demand answers from Gov. Hochul over solar development on "prime" farmland - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026
23. Hochul and Mamdani Unveil Plan for Faster Buses, Fewer Delays, and a Brand-New Fleet - El Cronista, (Kathy Hochul), July 10, 2026

1. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump's Qatari Jet as a 'National Security Nightmare', Vows Legislative Action: 'Not Another Cent...' - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), July 12, 2026
2. Chuck Schumer Talked to His Old Friend for 20 Minutes and Got Some Sage Advice - WhoWhatWhy, (Chuck Schumer), July 12, 2026
3. Mike Lawler: "Schumer and Jeffries are weak, pathetic leaders" - VIDEO - Latest news from Azerbaijan, (Chuck Schumer), July 12, 2026
4. Sen. Gillibrand: Reinstate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 11, 2026
5. Chuck Schumer Says Trump Embarrassed US With 'Unhinged, Confused' Performance as President Talks About Missiles Shot Down by 'Islamic Republic of Japan' - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), July 11, 2026
6. Millions in Dem ad money vanished from Platner race days before rape allegation doomed Senate bid - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), July 11, 2026
7. Trump administration rejects Congress’ plan, threatening vouchers - The Real Deal, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 10, 2026
8. Congress urges reappointment of Dr. John Howard to oversee World Trade Center Health Program - Brooklyn Eagle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 10, 2026
9. Democrats Play the Trump Family Game Too? - Newsweek, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 10, 2026
10. Schumer on Trump election board firings: ‘Brazen attempt to seize control’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), July 10, 2026
11. Schumer calls Trump’s election commission firings ‘brazen attempt’ to control elections - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), July 10, 2026
12. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump's Qatari Jet as a 'National Security Nightmare', Vows Legislative Action: 'Not - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), July 10, 2026
13. Opinion | Blame NY 'Progressive' Consultants and DC 'Moderate' Insiders If Susan Collins Wins - Common Dreams, (Chuck Schumer), July 10, 2026
14. Top Senate Democratic PAC Stockpiles Record Sum, as Money Chase Heats Up - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), July 10, 2026
15. Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough - Click2Houston, (Chuck Schumer), July 10, 2026
16. Trump sparks US midterm fears with election body firings - Free Malaysia Today, (Chuck Schumer), July 10, 2026

1. Latimer and Lawler Agree on One Thing-Support for Israel - Yonkers Times, (George Latimer (D)), July 12, 2026

1. Letitia James Stops Man from Stealing Harlem Homeowner’s Deeds. - The Root, (Letitia James), July 12, 2026
2. New York sues companies over ‘forever chemicals’ - The Hill, (Letitia James), July 11, 2026
3. N.Y. AG Tish James Under Fire From 'Real Prosecutor' - Yahoo, (Letitia James), July 11, 2026
4. New York sues chemical firms over 'forever chemicals' pollution - The Center Square, (Letitia James), July 11, 2026
5. New York Sues Chemical Companies Over PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Letitia James), July 11, 2026
6. New York sues 3M, DuPont and other companies over so-called forever chemicals - AP News, (Letitia James), July 10, 2026
7. NY attorney general sues chemical companies for PFAS pollution - Gothamist, (Letitia James), July 10, 2026
8. New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods - CNBC, (Letitia James), July 10, 2026
9. AG James warns about scams in charitable giving for Venezuela earthquake relief - The Indian Panorama, (Letitia James), July 10, 2026

1. Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Trying to Slash Youth Mental Health Funding Again, Attorney General: New York, July 10, 2026
2. Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Release Statement on Court Victory Against Kalshi, Attorney General: New York, July 10, 2026

1. Brewster VFW to get new roof thanks to Senator Peter Harckham - Mid Hudson News, (Peter Harckham (D)), July 12, 2026
2. Harckham’s $100K Funding Makes New Castle Playground Possible - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), July 10, 2026

1. Next Week, Todd Blanche Has His Confirmation Hearing. Mimi Rocah Has Some Thoughts About That. - Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance, (Mimi Rocah), July 11, 2026
2. Substack Live with Former SDNY Prosecutor Mimi Rocah - Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance, (Mimi Rocah), July 10, 2026

1. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Senator Shelley Mayer, the Haitian Bridge Alliance and Neighbors Link Host Community Forum to Discuss Haitian Temporary Protection Status SCOTUS Decision - Yonkers Times, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers; Shelley Mayer), July 12, 2026

1. Rep. Jamaal Bowman charged with misdemeanor, to pay fine after pulling House fire alarm - WRGB, (Jamaal Bowman), July 12, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. The Process for Replacing Graham, July 13, 2026
2. “Kansans Will Vote on an Elected Supreme Court. The Target: Abortion.”, July 13, 2026
3. Now Available: 2026 Supplement to Lowenstein, Hasen, Tokaji & Stephanopoulos, Election Law–Cases and Materials (7th Edition), July 12, 2026
4. “A Psychological Explanation for Reinstating Preclearance Under the Voting Rights Act”, July 12, 2026
5. “Democrats warn of a Trump election takeover. What’s really happening?”, July 12, 2026
6. “How an Election Fight in Arizona Could Affect the Nation’s Midterms”, July 12, 2026
7. “Southern Black leaders warn their power is on the line — and Democrats are looking elsewhere”, July 11, 2026
8. “Trump Justifies Money Made as President With Inaccurate Claims”, July 11, 2026
9. “Trump-Appointed Judge Reluctantly Grants Dismissal of Proud Boys Case”, July 11, 2026
10. Watch My Appearance on “The Last Word” Discussing Trump’s Firing of the EAC Commissioners, July 11, 2026
11. ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law, SAVE America Does Not, July 11, 2026
12. More on the EAC Shakeup, July 11, 2026
13. “Conflicting court orders over citizenship data stir more midterm confusion”, July 11, 2026
14. “Raffensperger says audit bolsters case for touchscreen voting system”, July 11, 2026
15. Platner Does the Main(e) Thing By Officially Withdrawing from U.S. Senate Race, July 10, 2026
16. “Proportional Representation Is Breaking Dutch Democracy: As coalition formation grows ever more tortuous, the Netherlands must confront whether proportional representation itself is the problem”, July 10, 2026
17. “‘No one planned for this’: The rapidly-evolving 18-day primary to replace Platner”, July 10, 2026
18. “What Happened to End Citizens United PAC v. FEC?”, July 10, 2026
19. Elzweig & Conklin, “Restoring the Human Electorate: Delaware’s Enfranchisement of Corporations and the Harm to Human Voters”, July 10, 2026
20. Trump: “The United States Senate is not capable of passing the SAVE AMERICA ACT”, July 10, 2026
21. Free 2026 Supplements To Laycock & Hasen, Modern American Remedies (6th edition and Concise 6th Edition 2025) Now Available, July 10, 2026
22. “What is the Election Assistance Commission With No Commissioners?”, July 10, 2026
23. “Trump focuses on proof of citizenship, but other election changes could affect midterms”, July 10, 2026
24. Election Law Academics Update, July 10, 2026
25. More states enact laws to bar faithless presidential electors, July 10, 2026
26. “RNC midterm convention to be candidate fundraiser, with tickets reaching $20,000 in some states”, July 10, 2026
27. Dueling Federal Court Orders on DHS Citizenship Database, July 10, 2026