Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio’s son Dante among more than 60 anti-ICE protesters busted at NYC Hilton - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), May 6, 2026
2. The Mamdani Effect: Eric Adams Responds to Ken Griffens Desire to Leave NY - 5 Towns Central, (Eric Adams), May 6, 2026

1. Zeldin Said He'd Protect Clean Air and Water. The EPA Budget He Brought To Congress Tells a Different Story. - Earthjustice, (Lee Zeldin), May 6, 2026
2. Hochul’s opposition to climate action simply ignores reality | Opinion - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
3. Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer Mark Completion of $65 Million Expansion of Next-Generation Battery Innovation Company BAE Systems in the Southern Tier | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
4. Kathy Hochul expands lead over Bruce Blakeman in NY governor’s race, poll finds - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
5. Meet Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenging Kathy Hochul - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
6. Homan threatens crackdown if New York limits ICE cooperation - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
7. Hochul pushes back against redistricting efforts in other states - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
8. Money talk takes a back seat in NY’s belated budget negotiations - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
9. Why NY officials urge Hochul to withdraw SEQRA environmental changes - The Journal News | lohud.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
10. Building for the Future: Governor Hochul’s Housing Plan Delivers Record Progress Toward State’s Five-Year Housing Goal - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
11. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: May 6 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
12. Morning Briefing in Central New York: May 6 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
13. Statewide probe into PSEG Long Island bill collection tactics - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
14. Mayor Mamdani vs. Ken Griffin: Billionaire threatens to pull $6B Midtown project over NYC pied-a-terre tax - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
15. New York Honors Nurses During National Nurses Week - WKTV, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
16. Poll: Hochul widens lead over Blakeman, but her popularity slips - Olean Times Herald, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
17. How the U.S. redistricting war could impact NY congressional map - Democrat and Chronicle, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
18. Hochul's lead over Blakeman grows but favorability and job approval drop - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
19. Hochul's lead over Blakeman edges up while her favorability rating dips down - NCPR: North Country Public Radio, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
20. 'Ghost plate' crackdown: Operation Plate Check underway in New York - News12 | Westchester, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
21. New York to Illuminate Landmarks Blue Honoring Fallen Officers - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
22. Political Pulse: Governor Hochul's favorability ratings dip - WUHF, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
23. Swastikas, Hitler graffiti spray painted on NYC synagogue, homes - KRCR, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
24. NY Gov Kathy Hochul finalizing deal to limit immigration cooperation - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
25. Gov. Hochul vows New York will fight back in national redistricting battle - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
26. Michael Rapaport blasts NY governor over anti-Israel synagogue protest: 'Resign in shame' - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
27. LEFT TO RIGHT: Gee Roberson, Steven Acevedo, Kareem “Biggs” Burke, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Rohan Marley - The Hype Magazine, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026
28. Swastikas, Hitler graffiti spray painted on NYC synagogue, homes - National News Desk, (Kathy Hochul), May 6, 2026

1. Crypto bill won't move without a ban on officials' industry ties, says U.S. Senator Gillibrand - CoinDesk, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
2. User Clip: Kirsten Gillibrand - C-SPAN, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
3. Senators reintroduce the No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
4. US Senator says crypto market structure vote could happen by August - TradingView, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
5. CLARITY ACT Could Collapse Without Ethics Provision, Says Senator Gillibrand - Stocktwits, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
6. Gillibrand Says No CLARITY Act Deal Without Crypto Insider-Trading Ban - bloomingbit, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
7. Gillibrand talks crypto law at Consensus Miami - crypto.news, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
8. No CLARITY Act Without Ethics Provision: Senator Gillibrand - The Crypto Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
9. Kalshi Proactively Adopts ‘Prediction Market Act’ Safeguards to Curb Underage Trading & Promote Responsible Trading - SportsHandle, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
10. Gillibrand: No CLARITY Act Without Crypto Insider Trading Ban, Citing Trump Conflicts - Bitcoin World, (Kirsten Gillibrand), May 6, 2026
11. Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros - The New York Times, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
12. Progressive Dem Candidates Are Using Their Opposition to Schumer to Pitch Voters - Truthout, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
13. Senate Dems eager to force Republicans to vote on Trump's ballroom - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
14. White House Tries To Bash Chuck Schumer With AI Cinco De Mayo Post — But He Was Ready - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
15. Chuck Schumer Takes Center Stage During First Iowa Democrat Senate Debate - NRSC.org, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
16. Schumer visits Crown City to cut ribbon at Cortland County Mental Health Department - 607 News Now, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
17. 6 Months Out from Election Day, Democrats Have Never Been More Divided - NRSC.org, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
18. 5/5/26☀️ AM: - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
19. DHS shutdown drags into week two as Iran threat, SOTU clash complicate Hill talks - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
20. Schumer leads chorus of outrage over $1B for Trump’s ‘free’ ballroom - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
21. EDITORIAL: Leader John Thune delivers for Americans, despite Senate Democrats' historic obstruction - Washington Reporter, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
22. Democrats risk FEMA disaster funding collapse as DHS shutdown hits Day 5 - AOL.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
23. The White House called out for 'racist' Cinco de Mayo post - tyla.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
24. Duckworth, Warren and Schumer Press EEOC Chair Over Possible Rollback of IVF Worker Protections - RiverBender.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
25. White House Tries To Bash Chuck Schumer With AI Cinco De Mayo Post — But He Was Ready - HuffPost, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026
26. House urged to pass prediction market ban following Senate action - WJAC, (Chuck Schumer), May 6, 2026

1. NY AG Letitia James calls out surveillance pricing - WSHU, (Letitia James), May 6, 2026
2. Justice Department agrees to return Rep. Andy Ogles' phone, signaling end of campaign finance probe - WSLS, (Letitia James), May 6, 2026
3. State Attorney General Letitia James calls on lawmakers to pass anti-surveillance pricing bill - WSYR, (Letitia James), May 6, 2026
4. AG James Urging Supreme Court to Protect Access to Mifepristone - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), May 6, 2026

1. Senator Mayer, Assemblymember Paulin, Denounce Fifth Circuit Attack on Abortion Access - Yonkers Times, (NY Assembly: Amy Paulin (D) - Westchester), May 6, 2026
2. Attorney General James Stops Forged Temporary License Plate Scheme Operating in Brooklyn, Attorney General: New York, May 6, 2026
3. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Margaret Lucey, Attorney General: New York, May 6, 2026

1. Senator Mayer, Assemblymember Paulin, Denounce Fifth Circuit Attack on Abortion Access - Yonkers Times, (Shelley Mayer), May 6, 2026
2. Evening Briefing in Capital Region and HV: May 5 - Spectrum News, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), May 6, 2026

1. Basket Nike Fluo - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, (Max Rose), May 6, 2026

1. New Poll Shows Pro-Palestine Democrat Rising in Mike Lawler’s District - Zeteo, (Mondaire Jones), May 6, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Judge denies Fulton’s request for return of 2020 ballots seized in FBI raid” (Link to Opinion); Now Updated with Analysis, May 7, 2026
2. New APSA Book and Project: “Artificial Intelligence, Politics, and Political Science”, May 6, 2026
3. “Alabama’s secretary of state faces contempt motion over redistricting rush”, May 6, 2026
4. Jamelle Bouie: “John Roberts Believes in an America That Doesn’t Exist”, May 6, 2026
5. Supreme Court, with No Noted Dissents, Denies Voting Rights’ Plaintiffs Request to Recall the Judgment in Callais, May 6, 2026
6. Henry Olsen Thinks the Redistricting Wars Supersized by Callais Will Backfire on Republicans, May 6, 2026
7. Hardline Conservatives Including Justice Alito Really Do Not Like Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson Speaking Truth to Power, May 6, 2026
8. Did Callais Change the Law of Racial Gerrymandering?, May 6, 2026
9. NYT’s Danny Hakim on the 50th Anniversary of Buckley v. Valeo: “A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires” (Gift Link), May 6, 2026
10. “With Indiana, Trump asserts his grip on the GOP”, May 6, 2026