Westchester Political News Sample

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New York City Mayor

1. Extended interview with Manhattan Assemblyman Tony Simone | The Point with Marcia Kramer - CBS News, (Eric Adams), August 16, 2026
2. Bill de Blasio debates Hannity on the new Democratic Party - foxnews.com, (Bill de Blasio), August 15, 2026
3. Zohran Mamdani's Policing Looks a Lot Like Eric Adams's Policing - Hell Gate, (Eric Adams), August 15, 2026
4. 'You're Breaking The Rules!': Sean Hannity REALLY Doesn't Like Hasan Piker Comment - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio), August 15, 2026
5. A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO - News4JAX, (Eric Adams), August 15, 2026
6. ‘I Gotta Go’: Hannity Ends Interview After De Blasio Rebuts Host’s Attack on Democratic Candidate - Yahoo News UK, (Bill de Blasio), August 15, 2026
7. Former NYC Deputy Mayor calls Mayor Mamdani arrogant over pied-à-terre rollout - PIX11, (Eric Adams), August 14, 2026
8. ‘I Gotta Go’: Hannity Ends Interview After De Blasio Rebuts Host’s Attack on Democratic Candidate - yahoo.com, (Bill de Blasio), August 14, 2026
9. A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO - KSAT, (Eric Adams), August 14, 2026
10. Bon appetit! City Council approves return to year-round outdoor dining program, nixing failed seasonal version - amny.com, (Eric Adams), August 14, 2026
11. Hannity Abruptly Ends Interview During Argument Over Democratic Candidate - TV Insider, (Bill de Blasio), August 14, 2026
12. 'You're Breaking The Rules!': Sean Hannity REALLY Doesn't Like Hasan Piker Comment - HuffPost, (Bill de Blasio), August 14, 2026
13. City Begins Work On Protected Bike Lane After 3 Year Delay - News12 | Long Island, (Eric Adams), August 14, 2026

1. Siena poll raises questions about how campaign for N.Y. governor could impact con­gres­sional races - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
2. Hochul wants to build more nuclear power than the U.S. has in 30 years - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
3. Rep. Mike Lawler slams Gov. Kathy Hochul for delaying child safety bill - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
4. Trump touts new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - katv.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
5. Trump Wades Into N.Y. Governor’s Race by Attacking Hochul on Crime - nytimes.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 16, 2026
6. [LISTEN] Community Matters – Nick Langworthy – August 13, 2026 - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Nick Langworthy), August 15, 2026
7. Trump ally offered Zeldin dirt on EPA staff - eenews.net, (Lee Zeldin), August 15, 2026
8. Ryan Holiday And Andrew Cuomo Keep Talking After REAL TIME Broadcast Ends - BroadwayWorld, (Andrew Cuomo), August 15, 2026
9. Trump Bashes Kathy Hochul, Praises Bruce Blakeman at Long Island GOP Rally: how 13 outlets framed it - NewsCord, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
10. Trump rips New York Gov Kathy Hochul over ‘deadly’ law - Yahoo News Canada, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
11. Moog marks 75 years with manufacturing expansion, workforce investments - Bee Group Newspapers, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
12. Officials dig in at city housing project - - Observer Today, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
13. Hochul decision not to visit radioactive Niagara homes draws local backlash - Buffalo Toronto Public Media, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
14. Trump to join Bruce Blakeman on Long Island today to tout crime stats - WSKG, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
15. Trump to tout new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - WXLV, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
16. Trump touts new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - KOKH, (Kathy Hochul), August 15, 2026
17. Governor Hochul Announces Beam Signing of New Hospital in Chautauqua County - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
18. Bruce Blakeman guarantees victory over Kathy Hochul in New York governor race - Fox Business, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
19. Trump seeks to boost New York Republicans with tough-on-crime message - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
20. Trump rips New York Gov Kathy Hochul over ‘deadly’ law - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
21. Gov. Hochul declines Niagara visit amid radiation fears - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
22. Kathy Hochul’s cynical ‘sanctuary’ policies put NY kids at risk - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
23. EXCLUSIVE: Elon Musk’s Banking Empire Just Got Gov. Hochul’s Blessing - The Lever, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
24. Attorney General Blanche appears to endorse GOP candidate in latest politicization of DOJ - democracydocket.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
25. Trump paints Blakeman as tough on crime with cops as backdrop at New York rally - Roll Call, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
26. Governor Hochul Celebrates Moog Inc.’s 75th Anniversary and a $150M Investment in a New Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Facility | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
27. Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 78-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Chautauqua County - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
28. Trump endorses Blakeman for NY governor, saying Hochul is soft on crime - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
29. Gov. Hochul Signs Beam For New Northern Chautauqua Hospital In Fredonia - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
30. Lifting a community - - Post Journal, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
31. Trump slams Hochul's 'radical left' as destroying NY — predicts win for GOP gov hopeful Blakeman - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
32. Gov. touts crime reductions following nearly $4B in targeted investment - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
33. New York pledges $7.25M for immigrant children after Trump cuts legal aid - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
34. Trump visiting Long Island to back Blakeman in heated NY governor's race - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
35. Complete coverage: Kathy Hochul on Falls contamination, Aud Block, Fredonia hospital - buffalonews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
36. Video: Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won't visit Niagara County to talk radiation concerns - buffalonews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
37. POLL: Gap between Gov. Hochul and GOP challenger Blakeman narrows - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
38. Hochul, Mamdani, and James denounce ICE, reaffirm support for Caribbean immigrants - caribbeanlife.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
39. Hochul taks rural healthcare: 'We cannot lose our sight of how hospitals are so important' - buffalonews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
40. Blakeman disputes Siena Poll showing Hochul with 10-point lead - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
41. Officials dig in at Dunkirk housing project - - Post Journal, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
42. Trump touts new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - National Desk, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
43. Why New York politicians might be so very friendly to Medicaid fraud - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
44. Trump visit, pied-à-terre tax, new Siena poll lead NY governor's race - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
45. Hochul Touts New Law Limiting Local Police Cooperation With ICE - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
46. Hochul Announces $7 Million For Immigrant Legal Services - 77 WABC, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
47. What to know about NY’s new legal aid for unaccompanied minors - Epicenter NYC, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
48. Gov. Hochul backs 30-year tax break for North Aud Block project despite detractors - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
49. Hochul warns Wash­ington is gutting New York healthcare, but billions in new rural funding com­plicate the picture - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
50. Hochul shells out over $7M to cover legal bills for 1,400 migrant children in NY - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
51. Siena Poll Shows Hochul Leading Blakeman By 10 Points In Governors Race - News12 | Long Island, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
52. Trump to tout new violent crime statistics during visit to New York police academy - WUHF, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
53. Hochul won't visit Niagara County radioactive homes, says it would 'politicize' the issue - buffalonews.com, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026
54. Bruce Blakeman Is Giving New York Something It Hasn’t Had in Years: Hope - The South Shore Press, (Kathy Hochul), August 14, 2026

1. From guardian of Israel to guardian of the caucus: Chuck Schumer’s choice - The Jerusalem Post, (Chuck Schumer), August 16, 2026
2. Democrats utterly flubbed the easiest Trump reckoning in political history - Alternet, (Chuck Schumer), August 16, 2026
3. Chuck Schumer and Others Slam Trump’s $900 Million White House Construction Plan: ‘$0 to Lower Your Costs’ - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
4. "Look forward to continuing to strengthen" US-India partnership: US Senator Charles Schumer - News India Times, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
5. Sean Hannity: Chuck Schumer, are you good with this? - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
6. US Senate minority leader calls for defense secretary’s firing over conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
7. New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of ‘hypocrisy’ in voter ID fight - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
8. Senator Schumer demands dismissal of US war secretary - presstv.co.uk, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
9. New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of 'hypocrisy' in voter ID fight - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), August 15, 2026
10. FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NA... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026
11. SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RILEY ANNOUNCE $6.5... - Senator Chuck Schumer (.gov), (Chuck Schumer; Kirsten Gillibrand), August 14, 2026
12. On Cam: Karoline Leavitt 'Shouts' At Chuck Schumer; Brutal Clash Before Trump WH Exit - The Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026
13. Chuck Schumer and Others Slam Trump’s $900 Million White House Construction Plan: ‘$0 to Lower Your Costs - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026
14. US Senator Schumer calls for firing of Hegseth over handling of aircraft carrier - Middle East Eye, (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026
15. Chuck Schumer calls Pete Hegseth 'incompetent', seeks his removal amid reports of deteriorating condition... - Moneycontrol.com, (Chuck Schumer), August 14, 2026

1. Rep. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer introduce bill requiring ICE to notify families of deaths and medical emergencies - PoliticsNY, (George Latimer (D)), August 15, 2026
2. Rep. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer introduce bill requiring ICE to notify families of deaths and medical emergencies - Bronx Times, (George Latimer (D)), August 14, 2026

1. Trump backs Republican challenger to oust Letitia James amid ongoing mortgage fraud feud - Fox News, (Letitia James), August 16, 2026
2. Donald Trump endorses conservative District Attorney Saritha Komatireddy to defeat Letitia James - voz.us, (Letitia James), August 16, 2026
3. Who is Saritha Komatireddy? All about her family, net worth as President Trump endorses Letitia James opponent | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times, (Letitia James), August 16, 2026
4. Trump, 80, Forgets Name of Candidate He Just Endorsed - Yahoo, (Letitia James), August 16, 2026
5. Veterans Charity Sued by Letitia James for Allegedly Using Donations For $50K of Personal Expenses - Military.com, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
6. ‘A Real Slob’: Trump Goes After Letitia James, Threatens More Legal Action - Mediaite, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
7. 'Ma'am?' Disoriented Trump blanks at the podium - rawstory.com, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
8. AG James warns of charity scams in wake of devastating earthquake in Colombia - amNewYork, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
9. Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack - WSLS, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
10. 'A Real Slob': Trump Goes After Letitia James, Threatens More Legal Action - Yahoo, (Letitia James), August 15, 2026
11. ‘A Real Slob’: Trump Goes After Letitia James, Threatens More Legal Action - yahoo.com, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026
12. Shut Down Sought - - Post Journal, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026
13. AG James Releases Body-worn Footage After Brooklyn Man Dies Following Police Encounter - BKReader, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026
14. Veterans charity in Chautauqua County sued by Attorney General James for allegedly defrauding donors - WGRZ, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026
15. What to know about NY’s new legal aid for unaccompanied minors - Epicenter NYC, (Letitia James), August 14, 2026

1. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Monroe County, Attorney General: New York, August 14, 2026
2. Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Release Statement Ahead of President’s Visit to Nassau County, Attorney General: New York, August 14, 2026
3. Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families, Attorney General: New York, August 14, 2026

1. New York Republican: DSA candidates will make up ‘commie caucus’ if elected to Congress - The Hill, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 16, 2026
2. Rep. Malliotakis joins President Trump aboard Air Force One New York ahead of rally - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 15, 2026
3. New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of 'hypocrisy' in voter ID fight - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 15, 2026
4. Trump - Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 15, 2026
5. House Republican urges new Trump AG Blanche to shut down Biden-era NYC heroin injection sites - foxnews.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 14, 2026
6. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis slams Zohran Mamdani, Biden-era 'heroin injection cites' - foxnews.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), August 14, 2026

1. AIPAC spent millions to unseat me. Here’s why they’re now losing: Ex-congressman | Jamaal Bowman - Middle East Eye, (Jamaal Bowman), August 14, 2026

DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

1. Tell Your Senators: Keep Trump’s Ego Off Our Coins and Currency - t.co, (Democracy for America), August 16, 2026