Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

1. Former New York Mayor impressed by Bangor work as planning application submitted for new playground and car park - Belfast Telegraph, (Bill de Blasio), July 4, 2026
2. Jeff Hewitt: Raise a glass to the entrepreneurial power of America - Orange County Register, (Eric Adams), July 4, 2026
3. Gary Rodney, 39 - Crain's New York Business, (Bill de Blasio), July 3, 2026
4. Top Eric Adams adviser Frank Carone scheduled to go to trial in August - NBC News, (Eric Adams), July 3, 2026
5. Michael J. Garner: Notable Black Leaders 2023 - Crain's New York Business, (Eric Adams), July 3, 2026
6. Sean Hannity Refuses to Believe Trump Actually Likes Zohran Mamdani: ‘That’s All an Act’ - Yahoo, (Bill de Blasio), July 3, 2026

1. $18 Million route 17 project begins between Parksville and Liberty - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), July 5, 2026
2. Blakeman goal: Beat Zeldin numbers in each NY region - Newsday, (Lee Zeldin; Kathy Hochul), July 4, 2026
3. Mamdani celebrates America250: ‘The promise of our nation continues' - NBC 7 San Diego, (Kathy Hochul), July 4, 2026
4. New Yorkers urged to leave fireworks to the professionals this Fourth of July - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 4, 2026
5. Mamdani, Hochul and Sherrill mark America's 250 at Sail4th 250 - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), July 4, 2026
6. Watchdog: Budget allows Hochul to spend $1.5B without normal review - Press-Republican, (Kathy Hochul), July 4, 2026
7. Kathy Hochul, Women of Influence 2023 - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026
8. Gov. Hochul shares firework safety tips - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026
9. New York energy watch: NYISO asks residents to conserve power as heat wave strains electric grid - WHEC.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026
10. Official Point Of View - rockawave.com, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026
11. State help available for paying utility bills - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026
12. Notable Black Leaders 2022: MIchael J. Garner - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026
13. Gov. Hochul asks New Yorkers to conserve electricity during prolonged heat wave - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026
14. NY Child Online Safety Laws Trail Behind as Companies Prepare - Bloomberg Government News, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026
15. New York makes history with first-of-its-kind law regulating AI-powered commercials - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), July 3, 2026

1. Gillibrand bill would cap Medicare out-of-pocket expenses - Oneida Dispatch, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 5, 2026
2. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is headed for defeat - LI Press, (Chuck Schumer), July 5, 2026
3. Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow drops out of Senate race weeks before primary - WFIN, (Chuck Schumer), July 5, 2026
4. Live Channels - The Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), July 5, 2026
5. Billionaire backs startup founded by New York Senator's son - thestreet.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 4, 2026
6. Trump under pressure: A senator wants to cut off the windfall from his memecoin - Cointribune, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 4, 2026
7. Senator Gillibrand Moves To Ban The Asset That Became Trump's Biggest 2025 Payday - Stocktwits, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 4, 2026
8. US Senator Proposes Ban on Elected Officials Issuing Memecoins - KuCoin, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 4, 2026
9. Sens. Gillibrand, Cramer agree Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library can heal grief, divisions - North Dakota Monitor, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
10. DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand Statement On Anniversary of Republicans Slashing Medicaid & Spiking Costs to Fund Tax Giveaway for Billionaires - dscc.org, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
11. Cramer, Gillibrand Discuss Roosevelt’s Legacy in Government at TRPL Fireside Chat - Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota (.gov), (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
12. Gillibrand calls to ban elected officials from issuing memecoins - WBNG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
13. Gillibrand seeks to ban Trump, elected officials from issuing memecoins - Orleans Hub, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
14. Kirsten Gillibrand calls for ban on elected officials issuing memecoins after Trump's $636 million crypto windfall - Crypto Briefing, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
15. Gillibrand introduces legislation to support direct care workforce - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
16. Senator Gillibrand Seeks to Ban Trump, Elected Officials From Launching Meme Coins - Decrypt, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
17. Oswego County Airport Receives FAA Grants - Oswego County Today, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
18. Gillibrand pushes crypto ethics ban after Trump’s $1.4b memecoin disclosure - Crypto News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
19. US senator calls for ban on elected officials issuing memecoins - Cryptonews.net, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
20. Sen. Gillibrand Says Crypto Bills Need a Strict Ban On Members Issuing Memecoins - Cryptonews.net, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
21. U.S. senator urges ban on elected officials issuing meme coins - 디지털투데이, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
22. Senator Demands Trump Meme Coin Ban After $636 Million Windfall - BeInCrypto, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
23. Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen invests in startup tied to senator Gillibrand’s son - Crypto News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
24. Gillibrand Calls for Ban on Digital Asset Issuance by President, Members of Congress - bloomingbit, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
25. Ripple co-founder backs venture launched by US senator's son: Report - Cryptonews.net, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
26. Ripple’s Billionaire Co-Founder Invests in Startup Linked to Senator Gillibrand’s Family - Coinpedia, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
27. Gillibrand renews push to ban president, lawmakers from issuing digital assets after Trump memecoin disclosure - Bitcoin World, (Kirsten Gillibrand), July 3, 2026
28. Binghamton University cleanroom opens with $1M boost from Sen. Schumer - WBNG, (Chuck Schumer), July 3, 2026
29. Schumer, community leaders raise concerns as SNAP cuts near - WXXI News, (Chuck Schumer), July 3, 2026
30. Binghamton opens state-of-the-art cleanroom to support advanced research, workforce training - Binghamton University, (Chuck Schumer), July 3, 2026
31. Schumer, Orleans County officials speak out about cuts in SNAP, cost shift from federal government - Orleans Hub, (Chuck Schumer), July 3, 2026
32. Schumer protests DFAS, AFRL contraction termination in Rome | News - Rome Sentinel, (Chuck Schumer), July 3, 2026
33. Chuck Schumer Says Supreme Court Reaffirmed Birthright Citizenship: 'If You Are Born in America, You Belong in America' - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), July 3, 2026
34. In Holley, Warsaw visits, Schumer urges Republicans to delay SNAP cuts - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Chuck Schumer), July 3, 2026
35. Risa Heller_R, 34 - Crain's New York Business, (Chuck Schumer), July 3, 2026

1. As heatwave continues, New York state officials warn of price gouging - Spectrum News, (Letitia James), July 3, 2026
2. Letitia James, Women of Influence 2023 - Crain's New York Business, (Letitia James), July 3, 2026
3. Long Island man convicted in $4.7M Harlem deed theft scheme - The Real Deal, (Letitia James), July 3, 2026
4. Letitia James hammered after NY Medicaid fraud unit funding frozen over ineffective enforcement - AOL.com, (Letitia James), July 3, 2026
5. New York banned pet stores from selling dogs. The AG - Bushwick Daily, (Letitia James), July 3, 2026
6. Kings Point man convicted in $4.7M deed theft scheme - LI Press, (Letitia James), July 3, 2026

1. Tom DiNapoli wins NY comptroller Democratic primary race - AOL.com, (Tom DiNapoli), July 3, 2026

1. in front of scanner - Westfair Communications, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), July 5, 2026

1. Rep Malliotakis blasts socialism’s rise in Democratic Party - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 5, 2026
2. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis joins Dem Greg Meeks’ quest to stop Trump’s $750M jet engine deal withTurkey - AOL.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 4, 2026
3. Republican Congresswoman Draws Swiftie Fury Over Kelce-Swift Wedding Security Remark: ‘Oh F–k Off’ - Yahoo, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 3, 2026
4. Republican Congresswoman Draws Swiftie Fury Over Kelce-Swift Wedding Security Remark: 'Oh F--k Off' - TheWrap, (Nicole Malliotakis), July 3, 2026

1. How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins - WQOW, (Jamaal Bowman), July 4, 2026
2. Jamaal Bowman Getting PUMMELED By AIPAC Money, And Unfortunately It's Working Round 1 (Y82belf40b) - Mshale, (Jamaal Bowman), July 3, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. Why Did Chief Justice Roberts Assign Justice Alito to Write Callais?, July 5, 2026
2. “Trump Is Getting Tired of Losing Election Cases”, July 5, 2026
3. “Noncitizen voting was gaining steam in L.A. Then fears of Trump backlash scuttled the plan”, July 5, 2026
4. “Supreme Court’s dramatic moves will reshape elections — and give the GOP a midterm boost”, July 5, 2026
5. “We Hate to Break It to You, but Maybe We’re Not That Polarized”, July 5, 2026
6. “The Patient Is America. Here’s the Prescription.”, July 5, 2026
7. “Trump Wants a New Air Force One in His Presidential Library. It’s Not a Done Deal.”, July 5, 2026
8. “Arkansas GOP files FEC complaint over missing disclaimer box on Chris Jones’ yard signs”, July 5, 2026
9. “Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin”, July 4, 2026
10. “‘Who Should I Vote for?’: Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots”, July 4, 2026
11. A Possible Justice Alito Retirement in November if Republicans Lose Control of Senate (for Confirmation of Successor During the Lame Duck Session), July 4, 2026
12. “In Backing President Trump’s Policies, Justice Alito Finds His Moment”, July 4, 2026
13. Dan Tokaji Blogging Weeks of July 6 and July 13, July 4, 2026
14. “Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections”, July 3, 2026
15. “The Many Ways Trump Is Trying to Tip the Scales for the Midterms”, July 3, 2026
16. “Tucker Carlson, Who Broke With Trump, Plans to ‘Help Build a Third Party'”, July 3, 2026
17. APSA Short Course: “Connecting Campaign Finance Scholars and Reformers: Building a Research Agenda”, July 3, 2026