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NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

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1. Kathryn Garcia Was Nearly Elected NYC Mayor in 2021. Who Gets Her Votes Now? - The New York Times, (Kathryn Garcia), April 13, 2025
2. NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ independent spin is a big win for electoral choice - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 13, 2025
3. Mayor Eric Adams flying to Dominican Republic after nightclub roof collapse - CBS News, (Eric Adams), April 13, 2025
4. Family of helicopter crash victims joins NYC Mayor Eric Adams - NEWS10 ABC, (Eric Adams), April 13, 2025
5. NYC Mayor Eric Adams to Visit Santo Domingo in Show of Support after - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), April 13, 2025
6. Wall Street woes will hammer NYC — so Eric Adams must cut spending NOW - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 13, 2025
7. Adams’ call for involuntary care: Letters to the Editor — April 14, 2025 - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 13, 2025
8. Endorsement by Mayor Adams Appears to Lift Sales of Kash Patel’s Book - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
9. Video NYC helicopter crash victims ‘left without suffering,’ brother says - ABC News, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
10. ‘Hurts like Hell’: Eric Adams to Leave Democratic Party - MSN, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
11. Transcript: Mayor Adams Addresses Media With Spanish Consul General de Blas Mayordomo and Family Mem - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
12. Mayor Eric Adams on Hudson River Helicopter crash - FOX 5 DC, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
13. NYC Mayor Adams Launches 'Quality of Life' Police Division Targeting Panhandling, Open-Air Drug Use And More - Black Enterprise, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
14. NYC lowers flags half-staff to honor victims of Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
15. Mayor Adams still backs helicopter tourism. Jersey City Mayor Fulop says it has to go. - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
16. Family speaks out after Hudson River helicopter crash: 'They left together' - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
17. Reducing Crime in Our City and Keeping New Yorkers Safe - Manhattan Times News, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
18. Relative of family killed in doomed helicopter lays flowers at Hudson River crash site - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
19. Victims' relative speaks out after helicopter crash in Hudson River | Press conference - CBS News, (Eric Adams), April 12, 2025
20. Extra Extra: Eric Adams' bespoke party name won't actually appear on ballots because it runs past the character lim - Gothamist, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
21. Op-ed | The Mayor’s ‘Independent’ Candidacy - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
22. Indicted ex-Adams aide Mohamed Bahi's plea agreement in limbo after mayor's case dismissal - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
23. From t-shirts to tariffs: Unpacking Eric Adams - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
24. NYC Mayor Eric Adams to travel to Dominican Republic to offer condolences after fatal nightclub collapse - New York Post, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
25. NYC mayor shuts down tourist helicopter ban talks: ‘Air travel is crucial' - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
26. New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks after family killed after helicopter crashes into Hudson River - cbs19.tv, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
27. Adams to visit Dominican Republic Sunday following nightclub roof collapse - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
28. Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provide update on helicopter into Hudson River - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
29. The Mayor’s Make-Your-Own Party Name: ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’ - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
30. New York City Council weighs lawsuit to block ICE from Rikers Island - The Center Square, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
31. Mayor Adams to travel to the Dominican Republic to mourn nightclub roof collapse - New York Daily News, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
32. Mayor: Family was to celebrate child's birthday when NYC sightseeing helicopter crashed, killing 6 - WSLS, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
33. Mayor Adams, FDNY Commissioner Tucker on helicopter crash - PIX11, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
34. Jessica Tisch: NYPD Commissioner, Heiress and Maybe a Future Mayor - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025
35. Adams Justifies Allowing ICE Back on Rikers - documentedny.com, (Eric Adams), April 11, 2025

1. Andrew Cuomo calls Donald Trump a 'bully' — but critics say he should know: 'Pot, meet kettle' - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 13, 2025
2. Cuomo vows to build 500k housing units in NYC over 10 years, but plan's light on some details - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), April 13, 2025
3. Ex-NY Gov. George Pataki praises Kathy Hochul for holding up budget for crime fighting measure - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 13, 2025
4. Gov. Hochul directs flags to half-staff to honor former representative John Lafalce - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), April 13, 2025
5. Hochul’s homecare program havoc leaves workers unpaid as federal court steps in - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 13, 2025
6. Reforming N.Y. discovery law? The Legislature must pass the governor’s proposal - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), April 13, 2025
7. Andrew Cuomo’s controversial NYC candidacy: Letters to the Editor — April 12, 2025 - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 12, 2025
8. Exclusive | NY Parole Board’s lefty members — including one who married a murderer — make $190K and have freed 43 cop killers - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), April 12, 2025
9. Here’s why N.Y. Gov. Hochul ordered flags be flown at half-staff this weekend - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 12, 2025
10. Hochul declares April Financial Aid Awareness Month to expand college access - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 12, 2025
11. Hochul launches $5 million initiative to close wireless coverage gaps - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 12, 2025
12. EPA head Lee Zeldin highlights economic, environmental balance in LI return - Newsday, (Lee Zeldin), April 11, 2025
13. Environmental advocates brace for possible rollback of PFAS standards - Times Union, (Lee Zeldin), April 11, 2025
14. New York spent $452 million on medical equipment to fight COVID. Barely any of it got distributed - WXXI News, (Andrew Cuomo), April 11, 2025
15. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul still publicly silent on state’s mask crackdown proposal - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025
16. Governor Hochul Announces $5 Million Initiative to Identify Innovative Solutions for Wireless Mobile Coverage in New York State | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025
17. Forget King Andrew. Queen Kathy has arrived. - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025
18. Opinion: Hochul’s Desire to Appear Tough on Crime Puts Us All in Danger - City Limits, (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025
19. Hochul, DAs want reform with discovery laws - Orleans Hub, (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025
20. Hochul meets with domestic violence survivors, pledges to fix discovery laws - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025
21. NY Governor Hochul Lets Allies Do Her Fighting on Budget Impasse - Bloomberg Government News, (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025
22. Hochul says it's her way or the no budget way, as lawmakers complain of wasted time - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025
23. Tariff upsets could complicate New York’s already-late state budget - NCPR: North Country Public Radio, (Kathy Hochul), April 11, 2025

1. Sen. Chuck Schumer warns Trump tariffs could hurt New York more than other states - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
2. Schumer Rips NYC Tour Company’s Post-Chopper Crash Discount - The Daily Beast, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
3. FULL VIDEO: Sen. Chuck Schumer provides update on deadly helicopter crash - FOX 5 DC, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
4. Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
5. Sen. Chuck Schumer on Trump tariffs and antisemitism | The Point full interview - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
6. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams | The Point 4.13.25 - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
7. After deadly helicopter crash in New York, Schumer seeks to halt tour company's flights - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
8. Senator Chuck Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York Helicopter Company - CityNews Toronto, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
9. NYC helicopter tour company advertises 70% discount on flights after deadly crash kills family, veteran pilot - New York Post, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
10. Schumer urges FAA to halt flights by NYC tour company in fatal crash - FOX 5 New York, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
11. Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash - Rocky Mount Telegram, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
12. Hyperbole engulfs the partisan spat over Social Security changes - Times Union, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 13, 2025
13. US Senate minority leader Schumer demands crackdown on NYC helicopter tours after Hudson crash kills six - Times of India, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
14. Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash - Idaho State Journal, (Chuck Schumer), April 13, 2025
15. Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer and RBG's high school turns 100 - Gothamist, (Chuck Schumer), April 12, 2025
16. Gillibrand seeks answers on Social Security changes - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 12, 2025
17. Senators Schumer and Merkley News Conference on GOP Budget Resolution - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
18. Schumer: Federal cuts may hurt upstate manufacturing, including MVCC program - Rome Sentinel, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
19. Schumer mounts TV comeback after party revolt - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
20. FORWARDING: Amid Chaotic Reversals And Suspicious Social Posts, Leader Schumer, Senators Wyden, Warren And Schiff Urge Attorneys General To Investigate Trump Administration For Insider Trading Or Market Manipulation Related To Tariff Policy - Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
21. Democrats go all in on unproven insider trading allegations as they target Trump’s tariffs - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
22. There's one word to describe the Trump administration: It's chaos. - X, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
23. Schumer, other Dems want inquiry into potential ‘insider trading’ over Trump tariff pause - Olean Times Herald, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
24. Schumer asks SEC to investigate Trump, aides for possible insider trading - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
25. Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Raise Federal Minimum Wage - WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 11, 2025
26. Today’s terrible consumer confidence number is further evidence of the Trump Slump, and anyone who believes that the chaos of Trump’s tariff flip flop is behind us is sadly mistaken Trump promised he'd lower prices on day 1 Instead, he's plunged America’s - X, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
27. Warren, Schumer, Senate Colleagues Call on SEC to Launch Investigation into Possible Trump Tariff Market Manipulation, Insider Trading - Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
28. Lawmakers urge reversal of Head Start office closure in New York - WAER, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 11, 2025
29. Schumer blasts Brown’s dismissal, calls Caine confirmation a test of independence - Fingerlakes1.com, (Chuck Schumer), April 11, 2025
30. Senator Gillibrand introduces a bill to raise federal minimum wage - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 11, 2025
31. Gillibrand, Lawler, and Gillen demand answers over Head Start regional office closures - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 11, 2025
32. Senators Gallego, Gillibrand, and Wyden Lead Coalition to Defend Social Security Against Trump Administration Cuts - Hoodline, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 11, 2025
33. Senators unite to demand Social Security go untouched - The Malone Telegram, (Kirsten Gillibrand), April 11, 2025

1. NYAG Letitia James Pushes Congress Hard With Urgent Crypto Demands - Bitcoin.com News, (Letitia James), April 13, 2025
2. Judge Says One DOGE Member Can Access Sensitive Treasury Dept. Data - The New York Times, (Letitia James), April 13, 2025
3. Attorney General James Announces 638 Guns Turned in at Syracuse Gun Buyback - New York State Attorney General (.gov), (Letitia James), April 12, 2025
4. On Bitcoin Privacy: More Deputy Attorney General, Less New York Attorney General - Bitcoin Magazine, (Letitia James), April 12, 2025
5. Trump AG Prospect Warns Letitia James: 'We Will Put Your Fat Ass In Prison' - AOL.com, (Letitia James), April 12, 2025
6. Attorney General James backs law firms targeted by Trump administration - Fingerlakes1.com, (Letitia James), April 12, 2025
7. Gun Buyback Scheduled for April 12 - Urban CNY, (Letitia James), April 12, 2025
8. New York AG urges Congress to strengthen crypto regulations after DOJ disbands task force - The Hill, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
9. NY Attorney General Letitia James backs fight against Trump student deportations - New York Daily News, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
10. NY, multistate group sues feds over millions in education funds - Newsday, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
11. ‘Triggered chaos’: Trump Department of Education sued by 16 states after $1 billion in funds suddenly yanked from schools - Law and Crime News, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
12. Letitia James Hits Donald Trump With New Lawsuit - Newsweek, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
13. Attorneys General Sue Over Access to $1 Billion in Federal School Aid - The New York Times, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
14. New York AG warns Congress of non-US stablecoin issuers like Tether amid legislation talks - The Block, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
15. NY Attorney General Letitia James urges Congress to strengthen cryptocurrency regulations - wbng.com, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
16. NY AG: ‘More Must Be Done’ to Regulate Crypto - PYMNTS.com, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
17. Judge Rules Against Most of DCG’s Motion to Dismiss NYAG’s Civil Securities Fraud Suit - CoinDesk, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025
18. Federal Crypto Oversight Needed To Protect U.S. Financial System - TronWeekly, (Letitia James), April 11, 2025

1. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie makes bombshell bid to reduce Gov. Hochul’s power in NY budget negotiations - MSN, (Carl Heastie), April 13, 2025

1. Long Island's congressional delegation provides update on federal issues, economy - News 12 - Long Island, (Andrew Garbarino), April 12, 2025
2. Chairman Hill Announces Subcommittee Vice Chairs and Member Assignments of the House Financial Services Committee - U.S. House Financial Services Committee (.gov), (Andrew Garbarino), April 11, 2025

1. Malliotakis Renews Call for Tour Helicopters to be Reigned In, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), April 12, 2025
2. Rep. Malliotakis calls for restrictions on NYC tourist helicopter flights following deadly crash - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 11, 2025
3. After crash, Malliotakis urges tighter regulation of tourist helicopter flights - Brooklyn Eagle, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 11, 2025
4. Fatal NYC helicopter crash prompts GOP lawmaker to call for ending popular tourist flights - Fox News, (Nicole Malliotakis), April 11, 2025

1. Key takeaways from CNN’s town hall with battleground members of Congress - Local 3 News, (Sean P. Maloney), April 11, 2025

1. Churchill: Elise Stefanik will keep on trucking (and Trumping) - Times Union, (Elise Stefanik), April 12, 2025
2. ICYMI: Stefanik Joined The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax to Discuss Delivering on President Trump’s America First Agenda in Congress - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Elise Stefanik), April 12, 2025
3. Stefanik speaks about new House GOP leadership role - WWNY, (Elise Stefanik), April 12, 2025
4. Stefanik’s new groove: Congresswoman rejoins House leadership - The Daily Gazette, (Elise Stefanik), April 12, 2025
5. ICYMI: Stefanik Joined The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax to Discuss Delivering on President Trump’s America First Agenda in Congress, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), April 11, 2025
6. ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Fox News The Story to Discuss Safeguarding American Elections and Joining President Trump in Holding Columbia University Accountable, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), April 11, 2025
7. Stefanik speaks about new House GOP leadership role - WCAX, (Elise Stefanik), April 11, 2025
8. Stefanik returns to House GOP leadership and committee roles - WXXI News, (Elise Stefanik), April 11, 2025
9. Tensions rise as House Speaker Mike Johnson looks to reinstate Stefanik to prior committees - WPTZ, (Elise Stefanik), April 11, 2025
10. ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Fox News America’s Newsroom to Discuss Implementing President Trump’s Agenda in Congress as Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Elise Stefanik), April 11, 2025
11. Stefanik returns to House leadership in role reopened for her - Press-Republican, (Elise Stefanik), April 11, 2025
12. Rep. Stefanik speaks on new role - WCAX, (Elise Stefanik), April 11, 2025
13. Stefanik ‘honored’ to be named chairwoman of House GOP leadership after UN nomination withdrawal - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), April 11, 2025

1. Tenney no-shows at packed Oswego town hall - Oswego County News Now, (Claudia Tenney), April 13, 2025
2. Trout to concerned residents: Here's number of Tenney's local office director - Finger Lakes Times, (Claudia Tenney), April 12, 2025
3. Congresswoman Tenney Leads Letter Praising President Trump’s Commitment to Countering Iran’s Nuclear Proliferation, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), April 11, 2025
4. Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the High-Quality Charter Schools Act to Boost School Choice, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), April 11, 2025
5. Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces the Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone Act, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), April 11, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Senator Katie Britt Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Sanctions Legislation Against Russia - Calhoun Journal, (Richard Blumenthal), April 13, 2025
2. Sen. Blumenthal: Decision to revoke international student visas is shocking - News 12 - Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), April 12, 2025
3. Sen. Thom Tillis introduces bill to match veterans with service animals - WCNC, (Richard Blumenthal), April 12, 2025
4. Trump tariffs will cost average American family $4,700 per year, Yale study says - NewsTimes, (Richard Blumenthal), April 12, 2025
5. Sen. Blumenthal gains Republican support to end Trump's tariffs - News 12 - Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), April 11, 2025
6. Senate subcommittee releases report on how PIF-Tour negotiations have wider effect - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), April 11, 2025

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Gov. Shapiro and Family Evacuated After Arson at Pennsylvania Residence”, April 13, 2025
2. Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Certification of North Carolina Supreme Court Race as It Allows State-Court-Ordered Review of Overseas Ballots to Continue, April 13, 2025
3. Read Justice Riggs’ Federal Court Motion for a Preliminary Injunction to Stop State Supreme Court Order That May Unconstitutionally Overturn Results of State Supreme Court Election, April 12, 2025
4. In a 4-2 Opinion that Will Disenfranchise Military and Other Voters and Likely Overturn the Results of a Valid Election in Violation of Due Process, North Carolina Supreme Court Allows Griffin Election Contest to Go Forward, in Part, April 11, 2025
5. “Justice Kavanaugh Stays District Court Order in Ohio Ballot Initiative Dispute”, April 11, 2025
6. “LDF Exits Meta’s Civil Rights Advisory Committee Over Harmful Content Moderation Practices, Urges Company to Reverse Course on DEIA Rollbacks”, April 11, 2025
7. Rick Pildes: Johns Hopkins Agora Institute Event on Executive Power and the Courts, April 11, 2025
8. “How DOGE may have improperly used Social Security data to push voter fraud narratives”, April 11, 2025
9. Must-read NYT: “Trump Escalates Use of Official Power to Intimidate and Punish His Perceived Foes”, April 11, 2025
10. “Trump is Already Undermining the Next Election”, April 11, 2025
11. “At the Supreme Court, the Trump Agenda Is Always an ‘Emergency'”, April 11, 2025