New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. Mamdani faces pushback over plan to end gifted program - Yahoo News Canada, (Bill de Blasio), October 8, 2025
2. Why Reporters May Miss Eric Adams - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
3. Mayor Eric Adams moves to have 2 Christopher Columbus statues landmarked. Here's the response from some mayoral candidates. - CBS News, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
4. Ex-DOJ attorney who opposed Trump runs for Congress in PA - Spotlight PA, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
5. Mayor Eric Adams pushes for direct flights from NYC to Albania as ambassador rumors swirl - New York Post, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
6. Why on Earth Is Eric Adams in Albania? - New York Magazine, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
7. The rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams: a timeline - City & State New York, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
8. From Mayor to Dropout: Eric Adams’ Failed Vision - The Fordham Ram, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
9. NYC mayor criticized for skipping annual FDNY memorial service - FireRescue1, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
10. NYC mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to strengthen ties, explore future collaboration - Yahoo News Canada, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
11. Mayor Eric Adams moves to have 2 Christopher Columbus statues landmarked - CBS News, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
12. NYC mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to strengthen ties, explore future collaboration - Yahoo, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
13. John Chell, Top N.Y.P.D. Chief and Adams Ally, Retires - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
14. Shed Podcast Returns for Season 3 - The Vineyard Gazette, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
15. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - WKMG, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
16. Hoping to save his NYC mayoral bid, Andrew Cuomo is trying a little bit of everything - CNN, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
17. Battle for NYC’s Housing Future Intensifies with Three Key Ballot Proposals - Documented, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
18. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - The Independent, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025
19. Adams Moves to Protect Columbus Statues Before Leaving City Hall - La Voce di New York, (Eric Adams), October 8, 2025

1. Nassau Republican leaders, Zeldin host community conversation - PoliticsNY, (Lee Zeldin), October 8, 2025
2. Hoping to save his NYC mayoral bid, Andrew Cuomo is trying a little bit of everything - CNN, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
3. Cuomo rips Mamdani's freebie 'fantasy,' says AOC proved socialism fails after killing NYC Amazon deal - Fox News, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
4. Andrew Cuomo would scrap plan to close Rikers Island if elected NYC mayor: ‘New York City’s Big Ditch’ - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
5. Andrew Cuomo proposes alternate plan for NYC's troubled Rikers Island. Here's the reaction he got. - CBS News, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
6. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - AP News, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
7. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - Ottumwa Courier, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
8. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - Temple Daily Telegram, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
9. Cuomo says he wants to rebuild Rikers Island into a 'state-of-the-art' new jail - Crain's New York Business, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
10. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - The Daily Gazette, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
11. Cuomo proposes keeping Rikers Island jail open and rebuilding the complex - CNN, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
12. Andrew Cuomo proposes alternate plan for NYC's troubled Rikers Island - CBS News, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
13. The most interesting things each mayoral candidate said at the Crain’s forum - Crain's New York Business, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
14. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - thederrick.com, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
15. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - thedailystar.com, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
16. NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex - Goshen News, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
17. Cuomo wants to scrap Rikers replacement plan, calls for rebuilding on current site - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
18. Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election - City & State New York, (Andrew Cuomo), October 8, 2025
19. Hochul’s Zen Zohran Strategy - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
20. Hochul touts NY's increased unemployment benefits - The Center Square, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
21. Elise Stefanik just 5 points behind ‘deeply vulnerable’ Kathy Hochul in NY governor’s race: internal poll - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
22. New Poll Shows 'Deeply Vulnerable' Kathy Hochul Clinging to Narrow Lead in Hypothetical Stefanik Matchup - freebeacon.com, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
23. Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
24. Hochul challenges judge's decision on Indian Point, saying Hudson is a national treasure - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
25. Maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit to increase by more than $300 in New York - WPTZ, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
26. SCOOP: Shock poll shows Stefanik leading Hochul in governor's race following Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani - Washington Reporter, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
27. Hochul to Stefanik: 'I don't really care what she says' - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
28. Unemployed New Yorkers Get Benefit Boost - THE CITY - NYC News, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
29. 100925_BAT_hochul canadian conference - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
30. New York boosts unemployment benefits as government shutdown impacts thousands of workers - 13wham.com, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
31. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $72M Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in The Bronx - Homes and Community Renewal (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
32. Hochul: N.Y. unemployment benefits increasing over $300 weekly starting October 2025 - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
33. Hochul won’t commit to stopping Mamdani from removing NYPD commissioner from disciplinary process - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
34. Race between Hochul and Stefanik may be as narrow as 5 points, poll says - Times Union, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
35. Majority of WNY now under drought warning - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
36. New York launches Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
37. Stefanik polls closer than expected to Hochul ahead of anticipated gubernatorial run - Washington Examiner, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
38. Medical Aid in Dying supporters urge NYS Governor to sign legislation - NEWS10 ABC, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
39. Stefanik Sees Mamdani Mayoral Bid as Fuel for NY Governor’s Race - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
40. States Are Bracing For the Possibility of Picking Up the Tab For WIC During Government Shutdown - NOTUS — News of the United States, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
41. Stefanik Poll: Dem Gov. Hochul ‘Deeply Vulnerable’ in ’26 - KABC-AM, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
42. Hundreds of Thousands of Unemployed Workers Can Get Up to $365 More Weekly - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
43. Buffalo welcomes new affordable housing: West Side Homes completed - WGRZ, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
44. NY Extends Executive Order Allowing Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines - WENY News, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
45. Irish Government Contacts Hochul Over Drivers' Licenses - Irish Echo Newspaper, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025
46. Hudson Valley firefighters among those honored by Gov. Hochul - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), October 8, 2025

1. Sen. Gillibrand calls for bipartisan plan to ensure ACA tax credit extension - WBNG, (Kirsten Gillibrand), October 8, 2025
2. Gillibrand: Here’s what you’d pay if health insurance credits end - WWNY, (Kirsten Gillibrand), October 8, 2025
3. Gillibrand warns of economic impact of expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies - Spectrum News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), October 8, 2025
4. gillibrand - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), October 8, 2025
5. Gillibrand Trump, Republicans have created ‘manufactured healthcare affordability crisis’ - Mid Hudson News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), October 8, 2025
6. Sen. Gillibrand expresses concerns of premium increases if Medicare tax credits are scrapped - WENY News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), October 8, 2025
7. Super PAC aligned with Sen. Chuck Schumer says Democrats are winning shutdown fight - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
8. Rank-and-file Democratic leader - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
9. GOP Senator Clowns Chuck Schumer Over Government Shutdown: ‘Nervous As A Pregnant Nun’ - HuffPost, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
10. Super PAC aligned with Sen. Chuck Schumer says Democrats are winning shutdown fight - KRNV, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
11. Who is going to bail out Chuck Schumer from among the Democratic senators? - The Hugh Hewitt Show, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
12. GOP blames Schumer for shutdown to appease 'Marxist flank' amid AOC primary challenge buzz - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
13. ICYMI—Hagerty Joins The Story with Martha MacCallum on Fox News to Discuss Schumer’s Shutdown Temper Tantrum, Obamacare Plus-Ups, Memphis Crime Crackdown - Senator Bill Hagerty (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
14. Scalise: The American People are Sick of Democrats' Shutdown Charade - Congressman Steve Scalise (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
15. WATCH: Congressman Issa Discusses Democrat Government Shutdown on ‘Sunday Agenda’ - Representative Darrell Issa | (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
16. US Senate top Democrat slams Republicans for government shutdown - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
17. The Case for the Forever Shutdown - The New Republic, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
18. US House speaker blames Democrats for prolonged government shutdown on day 8 - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
19. ICYMI—Hagerty Joins The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax to Discuss Weaponization of Government, Biden’s Attacks on Conservatives, Schumer’s Shutdown Politics - Senator Bill Hagerty (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
20. ‘No f---ing way!’: Dem leader rages at Trump Republicans in scathing video - NJ.com, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
21. House Speaker Mike Johnson: "This shutdown is nothing more than political cover for Chuck Schumer and the Democrats." - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
22. Jon Stewart shreds ‘Human Flat Tire’ Chuck Schumer in ‘WTF’ rant over shutdown - The Independent, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
23. Jon Stewart rips Schumer over joke: ‘What the f‑‑‑ are you doing?’ - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
24. Chuck Schumer Blames Trump For Government Shutdown, Says Republicans Are 'Hellbent On Taking Health Care Away From 60 Million Americans' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
25. Schumer and the Democrats hope to make Obamacare and the shutdown a 2026 issue. Good luck with that, Chuck! - The Independent, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
26. Super PAC aligned with Sen. Chuck Schumer says Democrats are winning shutdown fight - WPDE, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
27. Chuck Schumer says Donald Trump hasn't spoken with Dems about health care - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
28. Chuck Schumer: Americans know blame of layoffs falls on Donald Trump - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
29. Super PAC aligned with Sen. Chuck Schumer says Democrats are winning shutdown fight - WKRC, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
30. Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters after stopgap funding bill fails - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
31. Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging - FOX 44, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
32. Mike Johnson claims shutdown comes down to Schumer cowering over Mamdani - The Independent, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
33. Super PAC aligned with Sen. Chuck Schumer says Democrats are winning shutdown fight - KRCR, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
34. US shutdown deadlock deepens as senators reject competing bills - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
35. Schumer’s defiant F-bomb shutdown message sparks liberal cheers - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
36. Senator Marshall: Democrats Can Open Our Government at Any Time - Senator Roger Marshall (.gov), (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025
37. Los republicanos culpan a Schumer de cerrar el gobierno por temor a las primarias de AOC - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), October 8, 2025

1. Attorney General Letitia James Fights To Protect Services For Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors - Patch, (Letitia James), October 8, 2025
2. Letitia James’ Net Worth Reflects Her Legacy of Justice and the Story Behind Her Political Power - 21Ninety, (Letitia James), October 8, 2025
3. How Trump Is Using the Justice Department to Target His Enemies - The New York Times, (Letitia James), October 8, 2025
4. Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in 1st court appearance - 6abc Philadelphia, (Letitia James), October 8, 2025
5. Ex-FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to indictment secured by Trump loyalist - MSNBC News, (Letitia James), October 8, 2025
6. State Attorneys General, Led by NY's Letitia James, Urge Colleges to Pursue Diversity Despite Supreme Court Ruling - Hoodline, (Letitia James), October 8, 2025
7. AG James Defending Services For Domestic Violence Survivors - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), October 8, 2025
8. Bridgeport, Rome residents nabbed in drug takedown - Oneida Dispatch, (Letitia James), October 8, 2025

1. Fishing brings unity for Dem, GOP leaders - Politico, (Carl Heastie), October 8, 2025

1. Rep. Dan Goldman and Homeland Security Committee Democrats Issue Oversight Demand for Testimony from Trump “Border Czar” Tom Homan over Bribery Allegations - House.gov, (Andrew Garbarino), October 8, 2025

1. Stefanik Sees Mamdani Mayoral Bid as Fuel for NY Governor’s Race - Bloomberg.com, (Elise Stefanik), October 8, 2025
2. Race between Hochul and Stefanik may be as narrow as 5 points, poll says - Times Union, (Elise Stefanik), October 8, 2025
3. Hochul to Stefanik: 'I don't really care what she says' - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, (Elise Stefanik), October 8, 2025
4. SCOOP: Shock poll shows Stefanik leading Hochul in governor's race following Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani - Washington Reporter, (Elise Stefanik), October 8, 2025
5. Elise Stefanik just 5 points behind ‘deeply vulnerable’ Kathy Hochul in NY governor’s race: internal poll - New York Post, (Elise Stefanik), October 8, 2025
6. Stefanik polls closer than expected to Hochul ahead of anticipated gubernatorial run - Washington Examiner, (Elise Stefanik), October 8, 2025
7. New Poll Shows 'Deeply Vulnerable' Kathy Hochul Clinging to Narrow Lead in Hypothetical Stefanik Matchup - freebeacon.com, (Elise Stefanik), October 8, 2025
8. Stefanik Poll: Dem Gov. Hochul ‘Deeply Vulnerable’ in ’26 - KABC-AM, (Elise Stefanik), October 8, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Trump calls for investigation into Blumenthal over allegations he lied about military service - CNN, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
2. Senator Confronted With Wild Trump Post Live on CNN - The Daily Beast, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
3. Trump calls for investigation into Blumenthal after senator grills Bondi at Senate hearing - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
4. 'Biggest joke in US senate': Donald Trump slams senator Blumenthal over military service claims; calls hi - Times of India, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
5. Trump threatens Blumenthal with investigation after Bondi dustup - CT Mirror, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
6. SEN. BLUMENTHAL REACTS TO TRUMP'S CALL FOR HIM TO BE INVESTIGATED - CNN, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
7. Top Dem blasts Bondi hearing as ‘blatant defiance, a coverup and a creep toward authoritarianism’ - MSNBC News, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
8. Trump calls for investigation into Blumenthal for military service claims - Connecticut Public, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
9. Trump demands probe into allegations Blumenthal lied about military service - WPDE, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
10. Did Richard Blumenthal lie about military service? Trump accusation puts issue back in the spotlight - Stamford Advocate, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
11. Trump calls for investigation into Sen. Richard Blumenthal - WCNC, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
12. Sen. Blumenthal pressed Bondi on ‘Weaponization of justice’ — and became Trump’s next target - Deseret News, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
13. How Pam Bondi-Richard Blumenthal exchange led to Trump calling for investigation - Connecticut Post, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
14. Dan Haar: Trump and Bondi attacking Blumenthal over Vietnam military service? Spare us - CT Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
15. The president called for Richard Blumenthal to be investigated on Truth Social. - Yahoo News Canada, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
16. Press Release: Goodlander, Warren, Blumenthal, and Welch Launch Investigation into Genesis HealthCare's Bankruptcy Impact on Nursing Home Residents - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
17. Press Release: Warren, Blumenthal, Welch, and Goodlander Probe Genesis HealthCare Bankruptcy's Effects on Nursing Home Residents - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
18. US Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, was berated by Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Donald Trump Tuesday - IslanderNews.com, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
19. Attorney General Pam Bondi let loose on Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) during a Capitol Hill hearing on Tuesday, directly challenging his credibility when he attempted to suggest that she had not handled a specific situation properly. - facebook.com, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
20. President Trump calls for investigation into Sen. Blumenthal - News 12 - Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
21. President Trump calls for investigation into Blumenthal after conversation with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
22. Press Release: Blumenthal Questions Bondi on Trump-Inspired DOJ Actions Against Political Opponents - Quiver Quantitative, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
23. Trump calls for investigation into Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal - The Straits Times, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
24. Trump targets CT’s Blumenthal, calling for investigation into Vietnam service claims - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
25. U.S. Senate - C-SPAN, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
26. Trump targets Sen. Blumenthal, calling for investigation into Vietnam service claims - The Daily Gazette, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
27. Pam Bondi accuses Sen. Blumenthal of lying about military service during heated hearing - MSN, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
28. Trump says Blumenthal should ‘no longer’ be allowed to speak after heated Bondi hearing - Washington Examiner, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
29. President Trump calls for investigation into Blumenthal after conversation with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
30. Trump demands probe into allegations Blumenthal lied about military service - KSNV, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
31. Donald Trump said Richard Blumenthal should be allowed to speak no longer. - news.cgtn.com, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
32. Trump demands probe into allegations Blumenthal lied about military service - KOMO, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
33. Trump Demands Investigation into Senator Blumenthal’s Military Service Claims - mezha.net, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
34. Trump demands probe into allegations Blumenthal lied about military service - KHGI, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
35. Trump demands probe into allegations Blumenthal lied about military service - WCHS, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
36. Trump says this Dem senator should ‘no longer’ speak. Here’s his response. - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
37. Pam Bondi More 'Reprehensible' Than Nixon's Attorney General: Ex-White House Lawyer - Yahoo News Singapore, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025
38. Trump demands probe into allegations Blumenthal lied about military service - KRCR, (Richard Blumenthal), October 8, 2025