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1. Former NYC mayor in heated verbal exchange with passenger at DFW Airport - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
2. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
3. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token - ABC News, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
4. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams trades heated insults with passenger at DFW Airport - Dallas News, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
5. Eric Adams: Crypto Entrepreneur? - WNYC, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
6. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token - News4JAX, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
7. Ex-NYC mayor Eric Adams clashes with fellow traveler at Texas airport - Houston Chronicle, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
8. NYC’s Eric Adams says homeownership is how immigrants built lasting wealth, blasts Mamdani pick for extreme comments - Yahoo Finance, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
9. Former New York Mayor Eric Adams brings Brooklyn to DFW, but does not show it. - D Magazine, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
10. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token - Ottumwa Courier, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
11. 'Go f*** yourself': Former New York City mayor Eric Adams trades insults with passenger at DFW - FOX 7 Austin, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
12. Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams denies profiting from NYC Token after 80% crash - CoinDesk, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
13. Eric Adams' crypto-token that soared and then plunged in value connected to a controversial Brooklyn landlord - businessinsider.com, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
14. Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams' Cryptocurrency Token Draws Controversy After $1M Allegedly Goes Missing In A Day - AfroTech, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
15. People are pretty upset about a meme coin promoted by former mayor Eric Adams that quickly crashed - businessinsider.com, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
16. Eric Adams confronts UNRULY heckler while boarding flight: 'Gonna see the Brooklyn in me' - Fox News, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
17. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token - Temple Daily Telegram, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
18. Eric Adams crypto token crashes after launch sparking criticism - www.israelhayom.com, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
19. Eric Adams’ Cryptocurrency Made No Sense. That Was the Point. - The Free Press, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
20. The ICE Agent Recruiting Process; Ask Governor Murphy: The Final Recap; Artists Fight to Save An Upper West Side Church; Eric Adams: Crypto Entrepreneur? - WNYC, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
21. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams disputes memecoin rug pull allegations, claims he made no profit - The Block, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
22. New York lawyer, ex-Adams deputy Randy Mastro joins law firm Dechert - Reuters, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
23. Former New York City mayor Eric Adams fired back at a fellow airline passenger that was heckling him at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. In a tweet responding to the incident, quote-posting an article from the New York Post, Adams had one word: “Exac - facebook.com, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
24. Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams' Cryptocurrency Token Draws Controversy After $1M Goes Missing In A Day - AfroTech, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
25. Former NYC mayor Eric Adams fires back at heckler - washingtonpost.com, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
26. Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams denies profiting from NYC Token chaos - Crypto Briefing, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
27. Over 60% of Traders Lost Money on Eric Adams-Backed NYC Token - BeInCrypto, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
28. Eric Adams’s crypto coin crashes soon after launch, sparking scam accusations - washingtonpost.com, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
29. Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token - The Derrick, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
30. 'Go f--k yourself, I'm not mayor anymore': Ex-NYC mayor erupts at Texas airport - Chron, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
31. Ex-Mayor Eric Adams Responds to Allegations Over NYC Token Profits - MEXC, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
32. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams denies role in NYC token crash amid rug pull claims - crypto.news, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
33. Eric Adams’ crypto coin controversy: The missing $1M story unfolds - MSN, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
34. Former Mayor Eric Adams blasts ‘unsupported’ reports of NYC Token cryptocurrency scheme - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026
35. Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Caught in Viral Spat with Passenger After Flight to Dallas - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), January 15, 2026

1. Press Release: Congressman Nick Langworthy Secures $1 Million for Ellicott Water Service Project - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), January 15, 2026
2. Press Release: Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $1 Million Funding for Sanitary Sewer System Improvements in Randolph - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), January 15, 2026
3. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to create license for dancing in restaurants - Washington Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
4. Hochul raises nearly $12 million for her own reelection, state Democratic Party - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
5. New York state’s call for proposals for mental health clubhouses is open - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
6. Mamdani and Hochul are Looking Cozy. Can it Last? - New York Focus, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
7. What Hochul's plans for free, low-cost child care mean for NY parents - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
8. Brisport ‘asked to leave the stage’ at Hochul event after endorsing Antonio Delgado - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
9. Gov. Kathy Hochul raises $12 million for re-election campaign and NY Democratic Party - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
10. Hochul proposes stronger oversight of health care mergers amid widespread consolidation - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
11. Hochul tells Trump to 'stop threatening us' in exclusive one-on-one with NY governor - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
12. Hochul upgrades nuclear vision for N.Y. -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire - American Nuclear Society -- ANS, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
13. You make me wanna shout - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
14. Gov. Kathy Hochul Plans to Overhaul Math Instruction in New York - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
15. The Daily Dirt: New York takes on environmental review - The Real Deal, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
16. G.O.P. Candidate for Governor Says Renee Good’s Killing Seems Justified - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
17. Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes legal barriers to Trump's deportation push in New York - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
18. Protect the ADKS supports amendment to repurpose state prisons - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
19. Why universal child care is closer than ever in New York - vox.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
20. A precursor to universal childcare in NY? Dutchess to receive $20M for new pilot program - The Poughkeepsie Journal, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
21. One-on-one with Hochul after her State of the State - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
22. NY Farm Bureau optimistic about Hochul’s agriculture proposals - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
23. Climate activists find little comfort in Gov. Hochul’s State of the State message - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
24. Hochul won’t rule out tax hikes if re-elected as questions swirl over universal child care funding - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
25. Hochul to outline universal child care plan for New York state today - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
26. Local counties receive funding as part of Hochul’s $38M emergency communications initiative - Rome Sentinel, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
27. NY governor’s plan does not address root cause of Jew-hatred, Yorktown supervisor says - JNS.org, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
28. Residents, lawmakers call on Hochul to restore Newburgh-Beacon Ferry service - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
29. Affordability still top of mind for Hochul in 2026 State of the State - Adirondack Daily Enterprise, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
30. Hochul stands up for New Yorkers’ health amid the nurse strike - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
31. Hochul proposes $4.5B universal childcare plan - WNYT.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
32. NAACP NY Urges Broader Housing, Childcare Safeguards For Black Communities - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
33. Assembly minority leader shares Re­pub­lican reaction to Hochul's State of the State - Spectrum News NY1, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
34. Morning Briefing in the Capital Region and HV: Jan. 15 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
35. Sempolinski calls for compact deal with Senecas - observertoday.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026
36. Governor Kathy Hochul Delivers Annual State Of The State Address - wicz.com, (Kathy Hochul), January 15, 2026

1. Gillibrand introduces ban on congressional stock trading - NEWS10 ABC, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
2. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - ABC News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
3. Bipartisan senators introducing stock trading ban legislation - The Hill, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
4. Senator Gillibrand introduces bill ending stock ownership and trading for members of Congress - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
5. Gillibrand wants new law to ban Congressional stock trading - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
6. Gillibrand, Moody introduce bill to end stock trading by lawmakers - Spectrum News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
7. Gillibrand introduces bill to ban stock trading for Congress members - WBNG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
8. Gillibrand Statement On Inflation Numbers - U.S. Senate (.gov), (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
9. Senators introduce bill to ban congressional stock trading - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
10. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - AccessWdun, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
11. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - Pioneer Press, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
12. Gillibrand, GOP colleague launch effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - Olean Times Herald, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
13. Senators Introduce ‘Restore Trust In Congress Act’ That Would Ban Stock Trading In Congress - Forbes, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
14. Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers - Ottumwa Courier, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
15. Bipartisan Blitz to Ban Congress' Stock Trades: Moody & Gillibrand Champion Ethics Overhaul with New Bill - Hoodline, (Kirsten Gillibrand), January 15, 2026
16. Trump, Schumer meet on frozen New York tunnel project - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
17. Trump Meets With Schumer on Gateway Project, Health Care - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
18. Trump hosts Schumer at surprise White House visit - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
19. Chuck Schumer meets with Trump to lobby him on rail project, Obamacare and ICE tactics - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
20. Kaine says Schumer deserves an ‘A’ — as majority leader - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
21. Chuck Schumer: American economy in 'moment of crisis' - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
22. Democrats Aim To Push Housing Policy Agenda—With Affordability 'Front and Center' in 2026 - Realtor.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
23. Trump, Schumer hold rare White House meeting - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
24. How realistic is the Democratic plan to retake the Senate this year? - The Week, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
25. US Senate Democratic leader Schumer urges Trump to pull ICE agents out of cities - Reuters, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
26. Chuck Schumer says Dems working on plan to lower grocery costs - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
27. Schumer lays out Democrats' housing affordability agenda - Spectrum News, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
28. Schumer lays out Democrats’ path to Senate majority - Straight Arrow News - SAN, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
29. Schumer moves to box Trump in on housing as affordability fight heats up - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
30. Schumer Sees Opening for Senate Takeover After Rough Year - wsj.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
31. Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million - WSLS, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
32. Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A - chronicleonline.com, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026
33. Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A - The Washington Post, (Chuck Schumer), January 15, 2026

1. NY Attorney General Sues Former Emergent BioSolutions CEO for Insider Trading - wsj.com, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026
2. These 12 States Are Suing the Trump Administration for Policies Targeting Trans People - them.us, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026
3. Attorney General Letitia James of New York filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a former biotech chief executive, accusing him of insider trading. - facebook.com, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026
4. Long Island transit company owner sentenced to prison in widespread Medicaid fraud investigation - Crain's New York Business, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026
5. Settlement with AG requires activist group to end violent tactics - Brooklyn Eagle, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026
6. NYS Joins 11 Other States In Lawsuit Over Policy Tying Federal Funds To Transgender Discrimination - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026
7. Double standard in NY taking action against Betar, not anti-Israel groups, critics say - JNS.org, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026
8. How Letitia James found her courage only when Jews fought back - Israel National News, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026
9. Trump’s enemies list: Where the prosecutions and investigations stand - Straight Arrow News - SAN, (Letitia James), January 15, 2026

1. DiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Levy Remains at 2% - Office of the New York State Comptroller (.gov), (Tom DiNapoli), January 15, 2026
2. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announces school district tax cap to remain at 2 percent - The Daily Gazette, (Tom DiNapoli), January 15, 2026
3. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announces school district tax cap to remain at 2% - The Daily Gazette, (Tom DiNapoli), January 15, 2026

1. Attorney General James Defends Independent Press Coverage of the Military, Attorney General: New York, January 15, 2026
2. Attorney General James Sues Former CEO of Emergent BioSolutions for Insider Trading, Attorney General: New York, January 15, 2026

1. Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Begins 2026 Legislative Session with Package of Voting Reforms - River Journal Online, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), January 15, 2026

1. Need to See 'Some Type of Balance' on ICE raids, Border Enforcement, Says Malliotakis - Bloomberg.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 15, 2026
2. Hate spewed about ICE vigil is disheartening (letter to the editor) - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), January 15, 2026

1. Sean Patrick Maloney’s Vanishing Ethics Pledge - The American Prospect, (Sean P. Maloney), January 15, 2026
2. Warren calls out former Rep. Maloney's renewed ties to crypto - Politico, (Sean P. Maloney), January 15, 2026
3. Former congressman is CEO of new lobbying group - Mid Hudson News, (Sean P. Maloney), January 15, 2026
4. Former U.S. lawmakers Maloney, McHenry join prediction markets lobbying group - Yogonet, (Sean P. Maloney), January 15, 2026
5. Bipartisan Leaders Take the Helm at Coalition for Prediction Markets - Gambling News, (Sean P. Maloney), January 15, 2026

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