Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. LISTEN: Ex-Mayor Quit Race But Can’t Quit the Crypto Hustle - thecity.nyc, (Eric Adams), January 20, 2026
2. Jericho’s Mason Pimsler had his own day proclaimed by former NYC Mayor Eric Adams - longislandpress.com, (Eric Adams), January 20, 2026
3. Ex-Mayor Adams Aide Anthony ‘Tony’ Herbert Indicted for Bribery - westsidespirit.com, (Eric Adams), January 20, 2026

1. Gov. Kathy Hochul Hasn’t Released Her Meeting Logs in 15 Months - thecity.nyc, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
2. Governor Hochul Unveils Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget: A Stronger, Safer, More Affordable New York - governor.ny.gov, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
3. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s FY 2027 executive budget proposal: by the numbers - cityandstateny.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
4. Highlights of Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2026 executive budget - timesunion.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
5. Now Is the Time to Tax the Rich in New York, Kathy Hochul - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
6. North Country lawmakers say Hochul's budget address continues to leave out North Country priorities - mynbc5.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
7. Monroe County leaders endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul for re-election - democratandchronicle.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
8. Hochul presents NY budget. What to expect on taxes, spending - lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
9. The tax stops with her - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
10. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul won't increase income tax to balance New York's $260B budget proposal - abc7ny.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
11. NYSUT responds to the FY 2027 Executive Budget Proposal - NYSUT.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
12. Hochul’s $260 billion budget proposal includes no new taxes, increased spending on kids - gothamist.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
13. On Politics: Hochul might be NYC transit's best ally in a century - crainsnewyork.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
14. Federal aid for NY will be down over $10B this year, Hochul says - fox5ny.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
15. How spendaholic Kathy Hochul is dooming New York to loser status - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
16. Finances in MY executive budget? It’s more likely than you think - cityandstateny.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
17. Real estate proposals to watch in New York’s budget - therealdeal.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
18. Case of the missing $18 billion: A Gov. Kathy Hochul mystery - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
19. Mayoral control, 2-care, and more: What Hochul’s budget proposal means for NYC schools - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
20. Hochul Unveils $260 Billion N.Y. Budget That Avoids Raising Taxes - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
21. Hochul's propsed state budget doesn't include income tax hike - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
22. Hochul Proposes $6 Billion Spending Bump With No Tax Hikes - thecity.nyc, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
23. NY spends more for Medicaid than any state in Hochul’s irresponsible budget - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
24. O’Mara: Hochul budget plan remains focused on how New York can keep on spending - nysenate.gov, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
25. Hochul unveils $260B executive budget as negotiations set to begin - timesunion.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
26. Live Broadcast: Gov. Hochul's Budget Address for Fiscal Year 2027 | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media - thirteen.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
27. Simmering tax hike debate thickens between Hochul and Mamdani - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
28. Hochul proposes $260B New York budget without broad tax increases - wcax.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
29. Environmental initiatives in Gov. Hochul's 2027 budget - newsday.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
30. Gov. Hochul's Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 - wktv.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
31. Hochul unveils $260 billion budget with 0.7% spending increase - romesentinel.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
32. After Mamdani reversal, Gov. Hochul proposes 4-year extension of mayoral control over NYC schools - nydailynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
33. Gov. Hochul unveils 2027 Executive Budget - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
34. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: Jan. 20 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
35. NYC rideshare drivers worry Hochul's robotaxi proposal will kill jobs - ny1.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
36. Hochul’s record-high $260B budget proposal for NY leans on booming stock market, Zyn tax - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
37. Hochul's Budget Would Decouple NY From Biz Tax Breaks - Law360, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
38. Welcome to budget day - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
39. Gov. Hochul Visits York Child Care Center to Promote Universal Childcare Proposal - York College, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
40. As Mamdani Focuses on Child Care, Plan to Tax the Rich Is Put Aside - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
41. Hochul budget boosts spending on child care and schools, avoids tax increases - syracuse.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
42. Hochul proposes $260 billion state budget to offset federal cuts without raising taxes - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
43. Hochul announces $25 million for Harlem crosstown subway tunnel design - nydailynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
44. Gov. Hochul presents her FY 2027 Executive Budget - wgrz.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
45. Governor Hochul Announces French Company Reju Selects New York State to Establish First-of-its-Kind $390 Million Textile Regeneration Hub in North America | Empire State Development - esd.ny.gov, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
46. Hochul unveils $260B state budget with no income tax hike - wwnytv.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
47. New York Budget Doesn't Include Much-Feared Tax Hike For Millionaires - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
48. GOP rival roasts Hochul for boasting Manhattan DA could one day take fed post - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
49. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Wants Health Insurance to Cover Gambling Problems - Casino.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
50. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes record $260 billion budget - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
51. Gov. Kathy Hochul to present budget proposal, balancing new programs against fiscal constraints - newsday.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
52. Hochul proposes $260 billion budget — with no hike to 'tax the rich' - crainsnewyork.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
53. Hochul shies away from rolling back criminal justice reforms like Raise the Age, boasting NYS 'got them done' - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
54. Gov. Hochul has a big fundraising lead, but NY's public finance could close the gap - gothamist.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
55. Hochul unveils $260B state budget - AOL.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
56. Hochul announces $38M to upgrade emergency communication systems across N.Y., including NYC - silive.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
57. How Hochul is standing up big-time for New York drivers - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
58. NBC5 In-Depth: Hochul outlines 2026 agenda, but North Country lawmakers warn region could be overlooked - mynbc5.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
59. Hochul’s record-high $260B NYS budget proposal includes no tax hike for now - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
60. Hochul's proposed budget includes $300M for economic development in Rochester region - wxxinews.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
61. HOCHUL PROPOSES $150 MILLION ADD-ON TO EXTEND PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT - Broadway Journal, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
62. Hochul’s Budget Leaves Out Income Tax Hikes: States of Play - Bloomberg Government News, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026
63. Hochul's budget includes 4.3% boost in school aid and streamlining of environmental reviews - newsday.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 20, 2026

1. QUICK CLIP: DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand: Democrats Have “Recruited the Most Formidable Candidates Possible in Multiple States” [CNN] - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 20, 2026
2. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is leading Democrats' push to retake Senate, and thinks success is possible - newsday.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 20, 2026
3. DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand Statement on One Year of the Trump Administration’s Higher Costs and Health Care Cuts - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 20, 2026
4. 'This will harm children.' NY condemns Trump freeze on child care aid - democratandchronicle.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 20, 2026
5. Gillibrand announces $1.6 million for lead pipe replacement in Erie County - beenews.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 20, 2026
6. Gillibrand pushes tech giants to stop AI-generated sexualized images - midhudsonnews.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 20, 2026
7. U.S. Sen. Gillibrand pushes back on Trump freeze on child care aid - democratandchronicle.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 20, 2026
8. Gillibrand Calls on Platforms to Combat Non-Consensual AI Content - fingerlakesdailynews.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 20, 2026
9. Chuck Schumer forgets he’s the Senate minority leader, not the majority leader, GOP lawmaker says - Fox Business, (Chuck Schumer), January 20, 2026
10. To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership - Salon.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 20, 2026
11. Boscobel to Receive $500,000 - highlandscurrent.org, (Chuck Schumer), January 20, 2026
12. Schumer urges USDA to block closure of Lexington’s Tyson facility - kgfw.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 20, 2026
13. Schumer says Dems to block Greenland tariffs - brooklyneagle.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 20, 2026
14. Opinion: America should move toward universal healthcare, not away - northernstar.info, (Chuck Schumer), January 20, 2026
15. Dem leadership is failing. This needs to be corrected. - Daily Kos, (Chuck Schumer), January 20, 2026
16. Readers sound off on DHS funding, Minnesota’s Democrats and supporting nurses - nydailynews.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 20, 2026

1. Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to stop using US attorney title or face disciplinary action - ABC News, (Letitia James), January 20, 2026
2. Judge Accuses Trump-Appointed Prosecutor of Letitia James, James Comey of ‘a Charade,’ Orders Her Removed From Office - The New York Sun, (Letitia James), January 20, 2026
3. ICE condemned at MLK Day commemorations in NYC by Zohran Mamdani, Letitia James and more - abc7ny.com, (Letitia James), January 20, 2026
4. In year since Trump's return to office, here's a list of those targeted by his administration - ABC News, (Letitia James), January 20, 2026
5. Fordham Law Student Justin Sanchez ’29 JD Elected to City Council - Fordham Law News, (Letitia James), January 20, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “A New Coverage Scheme for Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act”, January 21, 2026
2. Trump Administration’s DOGE Team May Have Violated Hatch Act by Illegally Sharing Social Security Data with Group Seeking “to overturn election results in certain states”, January 20, 2026
3. Republicans Take Their Challenge to California’s Prop 50 Partisan Gerrymander to the Supreme Court on an Emergency Petition; Chances of Success are Low, January 20, 2026
4. January 27 Safeguarding Democracy Project Hybrid Event: “The Law and Politics of Mail Voting in 2026”, January 20, 2026
5. “How Trump Has Used His Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion”, January 20, 2026
6. “This Supreme Court case could strike a major blow to California’s vote-counting system”, January 20, 2026
7. Announcing a Green Bag/Election Law Blog Random Puzzle Giveaway! (Deadline Jan. 23 at Noon Pacific), January 20, 2026
8. ELB Book Corner: Stephen Legomsky: “State Legislatures Distort the Outcomes of National Elections”, January 20, 2026