Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Former NYC Mayor Adams blasts Mamdani amid Ken Griffin spat: "Stop dividing our city by demonizing success" - CBS News, (Eric Adams), May 7, 2026

1. EPA head pushes chemical recycling rules sought by plastics industry - Plastics News, (Lee Zeldin), May 7, 2026
2. Governor Kathy Hochul to reveal framework of state budget - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
3. Deal or no deal? Capitol reporter Jon Campbell discusses NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget 'agreement' - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
4. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announces state budget deal, but local assembly leaders say no agreement has been made - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
5. Governor Hochul Announces Agreement on FY 2027 State Budget - New York State Division of the Budget (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
6. Governor Kathy Hochul’s $268 billion State Budget may not be a done deal - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
7. Governor says budget deal includes SEQRA reform. Here are the details. - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
8. Kathy Hochul Announces $268B Budget With Pied-à-Terre Tax - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
9. Critics Say Messy Budget ‘Deal’ Highlights Bigger Woes - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
10. VIDEO: Gov. Kathy Hochul announces general agreement on New York budget - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
11. Gov. Kathy Hochul says deal on state budget includes controversial NYC pied-à-terre tax - Hanford Sentinel, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
12. Gov Kathy Hochul Announces Agreement On 2027 State Budget - News12 | Brooklyn, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
13. $268 billion state budget will include NYC pied-à-terre tax, targeting wealthy second home owners - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
14. NY budget deal includes Climate Act changes amid price spike fears - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
15. New York’s $268 Billion Budget Deal Includes New Second-Home Tax - nytimes.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
16. Hochul's budget standoff hangs on unions' outrageous $100B demand - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
17. Hochul says she's cut a budget deal to confront costs and Trump - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
18. Most other states keep climate laws intact as New York weakens targets - E&E News by POLITICO, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
19. ‘Still incomplete': Key questions unanswered on New York state budget - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
20. Hochul announces ‘general agreement’ on budget, but Assembly says no deal yet - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
21. Hochul announces budget deal, lawmakers disagree - WBNG, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
22. Hochul says there's a state budget deal. Lawmakers disagree. - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
23. New York Readies Rollback From One of the Strictest Climate Laws - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
24. Rebuking Trump, New York set to approve package of sweeping immigrant protections - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
25. NY Gov. Hochul announces $268B state budget deal, but Assembly leader says not so fast - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
26. New York budget deal delays climate mandates to 2028 - Adirondack Explorer, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
27. Hochul: 'General agreement' on state budget, but no specifics - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
28. Hochul’s Mission Accomplished - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
29. Hochul's $268B budget breakdown: Child care, taxes, ICE, more - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
30. Central NY Evening Briefing: May 7 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
31. Hochul announces state budget deal, including NYC pied-à-terre tax - NBC New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
32. Shrestha calls Hochul’s budget deal announcement ‘false’ - Daily Freeman, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
33. Hochul says ‘conceptual agreement’ on NY budget includes protest buffer zones, security funding - JNS.org, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
34. Hochul unveils budget agreement with ‘pied-à-terre tax’ - Pluribus News, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
35. Deal or No Deal? Confusion Over Hochul’s $268 Billion Budget - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
36. Tom Homan makes New York ICE threat after clashing with Governor Kathy Hochul - The Independent, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
37. Hochul: Budget deal has changes to climate law, auto insurance, immigration bill - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
38. Cairo and Jacobs get cross-endorsed - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
39. Hochul bungles budget deal rollout as NYS leaders embarrassingly put her in her place - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
40. Budget deal or no budget deal? Depends who you ask. - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
41. Gov. Hochul says Albany has reached a budget agreement, assembly speaker says otherwise - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
42. Hochul budget deal to boost NYPD patrols, expand outreach to mentally ill on NYC subways - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
43. New York Governor Kathy Hochul Strikes $268 Billion Budget Deal Featuring Luxury Home Tax and Strong Protections for Undocumented Immigrants - USA Herald, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
44. NY announces $268 billion budget deal including second-home tax - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
45. New York to tax luxury second homes in NYC but stops short of hiking income taxes on the wealthy - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
46. Hochul matches Trump, announces no tax on tips for New Yorkers - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
47. NY leaders clash over $268B budget. Is there a deal, or no deal? - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
48. NY State Budget Deal Includes a Pied-à-Terre Tax - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
49. NY budget confusion as legislature disputes Hochul’s agreement claim - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
50. PolicyPro: SEQRA reform lands in state budget, pied-à-terre tax still unsettled - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
51. Tom Homan claims Hochul hurting migrants as NY Dems look to shrink local partnerships with ICE: ‘You’re forcing us’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
52. Hochul announces billion-dollar energy rebates - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
53. New York to restrict ICE despite threat from Trump's border czar - The Washington Post, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
54. Hochul announces $268 billion state budget deal, including second-home tax - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
55. Hochul reaches budget deal with New York lawmakers, ending 5-week deadlock - Syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
56. NY Announces $268 Billion Budget Deal Including Second-Home Tax - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
57. New York Bars ICE Agents From Wearing Masks in Broad Immigration Deal - nytimes.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
58. Hochul Announces Ban On 287(g) Agreements In State Budget - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
59. Hochul’s $268 billion New York budget meets Mamdani’s halfway on ‘tax the rich’ agenda - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
60. NY legislator says no deal after Gov. Hochul announces budget - PIX11, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
61. Hochul announces $268B budget deal with immigration protections, housing reforms; House Speaker says agreement not finalized - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
62. New York State Has Budget Deal That Includes Auto Insurance Reforms: Gov. Hochul - Insurance Journal, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
63. New York state set to ban law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing masks - KELO-AM, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
64. Blakeman, Hochul Battle over Union Support - Long Island Life & Politics, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
65. Border czar Homan vows to 'flood' New York with ICE agents despite Hochul's resistance - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026
66. State budget deal stalls in Albany - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 7, 2026

1. Resolution honoring 'Donut Dollies' passes through Senate - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 7, 2026
2. ‘Still working on ethics’ – Crypto market awaits CLARITY Act breakthrough - AMBCrypto, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 7, 2026
3. White House Pushes July 4 Deadline for CLARITY Act as Gillibrand Demands Ethics Clause - unchainedcrypto.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 7, 2026
4. Iran’s rulers are true believers - Foundation for Defense of Democracies, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 7, 2026
5. Sen. Gillibrand: No crypto bill without ethics provision amid President Trump's ties through memecoins, World Liberty - The Block, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 7, 2026
6. US Senator Sets Sights on August Crypto Market Structure Vote - MEXC, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 7, 2026
7. U.S. Senate Could Vote on Crypto Market Structure Bill Before August Recess - CoinCentral, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 7, 2026
8. Senate Crypto Legislation Hinges on Ethics Rules Targeting Officials’ Holdings - Blockonomi, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 7, 2026
9. The Democratic civil war is just getting started for Chuck Schumer - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), May 7, 2026
10. Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros - nytimes.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 7, 2026
11. Schumer Isn't the Real Senate Minority Leader Anymore - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 7, 2026
12. Zach Wahls Praises Warren & Sanders Ahead of Sunday Rally - NRSC.org, (Chuck Schumer), May 7, 2026
13. House urged to pass prediction market ban following Senate action - local21news.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 7, 2026
14. White House Cinco de Mayo AI Meme Featuring Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer Sparks Viral Meme War - foreignpolicyjournal.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 7, 2026

1. NY Attorney General pushing bill to ban surveillance pricing in the state - WRVO, (Letitia James), May 7, 2026

1. Regina Gil & Thomas Dinapoli, New York State Comptroller Photo (October 27, 2018) - BroadwayWorld, (Tom DiNapoli), May 7, 2026

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of King Wong, Attorney General: New York, May 7, 2026
2. Attorney General James Successfully Protects Critical Counterterrorism Funding, Attorney General: New York, May 7, 2026
3. Attorney General James Defeats Trump’s Tariffs, Again, Attorney General: New York, May 7, 2026

1. Deal or No Deal? Confusion Over Hochul’s $268 Billion Budget - THE CITY - NYC News, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
2. NY leaders clash over $268B budget. Is there a deal, or no deal? - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
3. Budget deal or no budget deal? Depends who you ask. - City & State New York, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
4. Hochul says there's a state budget deal. Lawmakers disagree. - Times Union, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
5. Critics Say Messy Budget ‘Deal’ Highlights Bigger Woes - New York Focus, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
6. Hochul bungles budget deal rollout as NYS leaders embarrassingly put her in her place - New York Post, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
7. Hochul announces state budget deal, including NYC pied-à-terre tax - NBC New York, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
8. Carl Has Come Around: New York Will Finally Slow Down NYC's Super Speeders - Hell Gate, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
9. State budget: Hochul unveils agreement with ICE limits, energy rebates — but Assembly speaker Heastie disputes deal - amNewYork, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
10. Hochul’s Mission Accomplished - Politico, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
11. Governor says ‘deal’ on budget, Assembly says ‘no deal’ - WWNY, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
12. NY budget deal in doubt after Hochul announcement challenged by Assembly speaker - FOX 5 New York, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
13. Central NY Evening Briefing: May 7 - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
14. Hochul says budget deal struck, Heastie says not quite - Press-Republican, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
15. Gov Hochuls 2027 State Budget Agreement Announcement Sparks Backlash - bronx.news12.com, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
16. Lawmakers say governor’s budget update is premature - NEWS10 ABC, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
17. NY legislator says no deal after Gov. Hochul announces budget - Yahoo, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
18. Gov. Kathy Hochul says deal on state budget includes controversial NYC pied-à-terre tax - Yahoo News New Zealand, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
19. NY legislator says no deal after Gov. Hochul announces budget - AOL.com, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
20. Republican challenger slams Gov. Hochul’s budget - AOL.com, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026
21. Hochul bungles budget deal rollout as NYS leaders embarrassingly put her in her place - AOL.com, (Carl Heastie), May 7, 2026